OrthoCAD Workflow Overview
OrthoCAD streamlines orthotic design from 3D scan to manufacturing with an integrated CADCAM workflow. The complete process takes 15-30 minutes per orthotic design, with automated features reducing manual design time by 70%.
Complete OrthoCAD Workflow Steps
1
Patient Scanning & Data Import
- 3D Foot Scanning: Capture patient foot geometry using compatible 3D scanners
- File Import: Import STL, OBJ, or PLY scan files directly into OrthoCAD
- Quality Check: Automatic scan validation and repair tools
- Patient Database: Store scans with patient information for future reference
Time Required: 2-3 minutes | Files Supported: STL, OBJ, PLY, X3D
2
Automatic Orthotic Design Generation
- AI-Powered Analysis: Automatic identification of pressure points and arch characteristics
- Template Selection: Choose from 50+ pre-designed orthotic templates
- Automatic Fitting: Software automatically fits template to patient anatomy
- Preliminary Design: Generated base orthotic design ready for customization
Time Required: 1-2 minutes | Accuracy: 95% successful auto-fitting
Efficiency Metrics
Traditional CAD Design
- Design time: 45-90 minutes
- Error rate: 15-20%
- Revision cycles: 2-3 iterations
- Training required: 40+ hours
OrthoCAD Workflow
- Design time: 15-30 minutes
- Error rate: 3-5%
- Revision cycles: 0-1 iterations
- Training required: 8-12 hours