A cutaway, in the industrial sense, refers to the display of a manufactured product, (an
engine
An engine or motor is a machine designed to convert one or more forms of energy into mechanical energy.
Available energy sources include potential energy (e.g. energy of the Earth's gravitational field as exploited in hydroelectric power gen ...
, a
pump
A pump is a device that moves fluids (liquids or gases), or sometimes slurries, by mechanical action, typically converted from electrical energy into hydraulic energy. Pumps can be classified into three major groups according to the method they u ...
, a
regulator, etc. . .) where a portion of the exterior housing has been removed to reveal the internal components, (
piston
A piston is a component of reciprocating engines, reciprocating pumps, gas compressors, hydraulic cylinders and pneumatic cylinders, among other similar mechanisms. It is the moving component that is contained by a cylinder and is made gas-tig ...
s,
bearings,
seal
Seal may refer to any of the following:
Common uses
* Pinniped, a diverse group of semi-aquatic marine mammals, many of which are commonly called seals, particularly:
** Earless seal, or "true seal"
** Fur seal
* Seal (emblem), a device to impr ...
s, etc. . .) and their relationship to the functionality of the product.
Cutaways are typically used in product training, trade show environments, museum displays and for many additional applications. Cutaways are produced using a variety of methods by the manufacturer, by a cutaway service company, as mentioned above, or by an experienced machine shop.
While
3D modeling
In 3D computer graphics, 3D modeling is the process of developing a mathematical coordinate-based representation of any surface of an object (inanimate or living) in three dimensions via specialized software by manipulating edges, vertices, an ...
and
CAD
Computer-aided design (CAD) is the use of computers (or ) to aid in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design. This software is used to increase the productivity of the designer, improve the quality of design, improve co ...
(Computer Aided Drafting) programs continue to improve and bring more features and benefits, the cutaway will continue to show the product as it appears in the real world, using actual parts and components to show relationships and functionality.
Limited-slip differential
A limited-slip differential (LSD) is a type of differential that allows its two output shafts to rotate at different speeds but limits the maximum difference between the two shafts. Limited-slip differentials are often known by the generic tr ...
manufactured by ZF
Audi R8 cutaway (2305471884).jpg, Cutaway of an Audi R8 4.2 V8 quattro coupe
Porsche, Techno-Classica 2018, Essen (IMG 9717).jpg, Cutaway of a Porsche 986 Boxster
Porsche 971 Panamera ZF Gearbox IAA 2019 JM 0639.jpg, Cutaway of a Porsche 971 Panamera ZF Gearbox
Fiat 1581cc engine cutup.jpg, Cutaway of a Fiat 1581 cm3 engine
See also
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Cutaway drawing
A cutaway drawing, also called a cutaway diagram is a 3D graphics, technical drawing, drawing, diagram and or technical illustration, illustration, in which surface elements of a three-dimensional model are selectively removed, to make internal f ...
References
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Industrial design