1 The DEFCAR System is a complete suite of CAD/CAM software for ship design and shipbuilding. The DEFCAR System is one of the most suitable software to design and fair the hull, obtain all kind of naval architecture calculations, expand the hull plates, model the internal structure and finally, to nest and prepare the NC files for the cutting machine. 2 The DEFCAR Ingenieros, S.L. technicians can install the system during the training period taking care not only about the system, but also the whole network computer configuration. In case that the training is not required, detailed instructions will be sent with the programs 3 The DEFCAR System runs in a Personal Computer as workstation connected to a Novel type Local Net. The minimum requirements are the following: - Intel Pentium microprocessor 100 Mhz - 16 Mb RAM Memory - 10 Mb free at hard disk - 1.44 Mb disk drive - 1024 x 768 graphic card - 14" screen - Windows 3.11, 95, 98, or NT Anyway, in order to get the best efficiency, we strongly recommend a minimum configuration as follows: - Intel Pentium microprocessor 233 Mhz - 32 Mb RAM Memory - 2 GB Hard disk - 1.44 Mb disk drive - SVGA graphic card with 2 Mb - 17" or 20" screen with 1280 x 1024 resolution - 33600 BPS modem - Windows 3.11, 95, 98 or NT As net peripherals we recommend to have a laser printer and a A0 plotter. 4 It is available in Spanish, English and Italian. Soon, in German. Nevertheless, we can also personalise the System to any other language. We will send you an Excel sheet with the terms included in the program to be translated. After that, they will be included FREE in the DEFCAR System. 5 The DEFCAR System doesn't need any special care about the configuration. For other technical problems we have our special assistance support service by E-mail as well as by phone or fax. Our technicians will be at your disposal from 9:00 to 21:00 GMT. 6 Our Support Service will check any file sent by email. You will have a quick and effective answer. Also, your doubts can be solved by fax. This service is included in the Price during the first year. At the end of the first year, we advise you to sign the maintenance and support service contract. With the DECAR System you are not only obtaining a modern CAD/CAM software, but also the support of a technical office with wide experience in ship design and shipbuilding. We are already one of the leader offices in Spain. 7 The maintenance service consists of the following: - Technical support 5 days a week, from 09:00 to 21:00 GMT. - Updating of the programs in the same version. - Updating of the manuals. The first year is free. The following years the cost is only 10% of the Price of the modules. For clients in Spain an annual visit to check and optimise the System is included in the maintenance service. Please ask for availability in other countries. 8 Please note that all kind of vessels can be designed and built with DEFCAR System: from yachts, fishing vessels and tugs to chemical tankers or military vessels, over 100 ships are FULLY designed and built each year with our software. Ask for our vessels list. 9 About 60 clients in 13 different countries are using DEFCAR nowadays. From very prestigious companies like IZAR, GRUPO ARMON or CINTRANAVAL to all kind of naval architects are getting the best of DEFCAR System. As you possibly know, Astilleros Espanoles and Bazan recently merged into the same company: IZAR. This new company is the 2nd shipbuilder in Europe and the 9th one in the world. They are divided in two branches: IZAR new constructions and IZAR hulls, and the technical office for the 5 shipyards of IZAR Hulls has chosen DEFCAR System. It is another conclusive proof of the smooth running and powerful tools of the DEFCAR System... 10 1) PRACTICAL CONCEPTION: The DEFCAR system has been developed in direct collaboration with the most prestigious shipyards and technical offices of our country. The result is a powerful and practical tool. 2) FRIENDLY USER AND FLEXIBILITY: The DEFCAR System, besides working in PCs under the O.S. Windows, has been developed following the philosophy of making easier the user īs work (for example, our technical office is doing for several European shipyards all kind of fairing with the accuracy for production in only 3 days using the DEFCAR System). The DEFCAR System will allow you to work in an easy and intuitive way, without being lost in complicated procedures. 3) PERSONALIZED SOLUTIONS: Each client has concrete necessities and we are able to provide them with the suitable tool in each case. Besides we can give you the training course with the next project or building. This is the best way to obtain the suitable training and speed up the work at the same time. With the DEFCAR System you don't have to be worry about the feared learning curve. 4) COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SYSTEMS: It doesn't matter which is your present software since we are able to solve the compatibility of the DEFCAR System with it. As reference, our System allows import/export lines (2 or 3D) in DXF files, as well as surfaces in IGES. 5) POWERFUL TOOLS IN THE PRODUCTION BUNDLE: Some examples of our production bundle's versatility: - Shell expansion of all type of plates (even those ones which haven't 4 sides or do cover both sides). - Bending templates and jigs. - Automatic generation of frames, profiles or brackets between any 2 sections of the vessel. To do that, you have only to get the parameters of the piece and the program will obtain them automatically. - It isn't necessary to use any additional drawing editor. The own DFstruc is a powerful editor. - Automatic bending of frames, beams and profiles with their expansion length and measurements. - List of weights and Centre of Gravity. - Nesting and NC cutting files with Lantek, which is used by thousands of companies all over the world (It is the 3rd. one in sales in the world).... For all these reasons, with the DEFCAR System you will obtain ONE OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY/PRICE RATIO you could find in CAD/CAM software for ship design and shipbuilding. Besides, we trust so much in the smooth running of our software's that we are pleased to offer you a MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE OF 1-3 MONTHS (depending on the modules). Know us and you will be convinced that we are the solution of CAD/CAM software that you are looking for. Not in vain, over 100 vessels are fully designed and built with the DEFCAR System each year. 11 We can send you a CD Demo containing evaluation versions (not available functions like import/export/save/print), as well as films about different modules. Besides, if you are really interested, we could visit you and realize a personalised demonstration of the system. Of course, you could also visit our offices whenever you want. We will be delighted to meet you. Finally, we could go with you to our client's facilities in order to see the excellent results obtained with the DEFCAR System. 12 One of the main characteristics of the DEFCAR System is its friendly user and flexibility. The only condition to obtain the maximum performance is that the user knows his profession. Don't worry about the rest. The technicians of DEFCAR Ingenieros will install the program in your computers and they will train to your staff. A standard course could be as follows: - 1 day for installation and configuration of the DEFCAR System and net. - 5 days for design modules and naval architecture calculations (DFform and DFhydro). - 2 days for shell expansion module (DFshell) - 2 days for structural steelwork module (DFstruc) - 1 day for nesting and NC cutting module (Lantek) - 5 days for piping module (DFpipe) Note: Days are calculated regarding with our previous experience. Nevertheless, each shipyard could request a different working plan. We recommend also to use your next building as an example to give the training course. This way, this period would impact directly about the productivity of the shipyard, since the users would not only learn to use the System, but would also speed up their work. At the end of the training period we commit to your technicians will have realized the hull fairing, naval architecture calculations, seams-drawing and shell expansion. They will also generate the first files for nesting of internal structure and supervised by high qualified staff of DEFCAR Ingenieros. 13 We advise to give the training course in client's facilities, as the technicians will use their own equipment and will become familiar with the System in their working environment. Nevertheless, we also could give it in our offices offering in that case a considerable discount. 14 These are estimated hours for two different projects, based on our previous experience, and taking into account that the work has been done from a detailed and correct information of the Basic Design and without significant delays or changes of the client. VESSEL / STERN TRAWLER OF LOA=31m AND 2 DECKS Fairing for production = 25 h. Seams and butts drawing, Definition of the structure = 25 h. Modelling of the internal structure = 130 h. Shell expansion of plates and bending templates, Bending of profiles (beams and frames), Drawings for identification of parts (sections in each block ), List of weights and centres of gravity = 100 h Nesting and NC cutting file, Workshop sheets = 15 h. TOTAL HOURS = 295 H. VESSEL / CHEMICAL TANKER OF LOA=150m Fairing for production = 25 h. Seams and butts drawing, Definition of the structure = 65 h. Modelling of the internal structure = 480 h. Shell expansion of plates and bending templates, Bending of profiles (beams and frames), Drawings for identification of parts (sections in each block ), List of weights and centres of gravity = 340 h. Nesting and NC cutting files, Workshop sheets = 80 h. TOTAL HOURS = 990 H. 15 The technical office of DEFCAR Ingenieros offers a constant support to its clients. For this reason, the DEFCAR System's tools are continuously improved. All your suggestions will be taken into account and added to the program if considered of general interest. On the other hand, nowadays the most significant development that our technicians are realizing are the followings: - Implementation of damage stability (probabilistic method), in DFhydro. - New tools for positioning of rendered equipment, 3D routing of pipes and automatic generation of isometrics in the DFpipe. - More parametric tools in DFshell and DFstruc. 16 PLEASE, DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT US FOR FURTHER QUESTIONS!