Solid Modeling with Parametric Surfaces

Abstract

Solid modeling systems are now entering industrial usage. To guarantee their wide applicability, the capabilities of solid modelers should be enhanced to allow inclusion of free-form surfaces in their geometric models, however. Based on our evolving work, we describe the methodology and some key components of a solid modeler with parametric surface processing capability. Emphasis is put on a clean and extendible design that avoids the arbitrary restrictions which often are present in current systems.