The Ultimate Engineering Tool for Wood Product Manufacturers
Microvellum is the ideal software for cabinet and custom wood product engineers, offering unmatched freedom and flexibility to create extraordinary products with ease.
Parametric Cabinet Design Software
Easily control and customize products for any project by adjusting features like width, height, depth, construction, materials, hardware, and other properties to quickly create unique product configurations.
Putting You in Control of Your Customizable Product Library
With Microvellum, you have complete control over your product library and how you build your products. Whether you use the existing library or leverage the software’s powerful customization tools, the ability to expand and tailor your library is entirely up to you.
Excel-Driven Parametric Logic
While library products can be used without any backend changes, the Excel-based spreadsheet access offers flexibility for those who need to customize the parametric functionality of specific products, including materials, hardware, machining operations, construction methods, and other properties.
"I sometimes step back and appreciate how powerful Microvellum is... I can build almost anything."
- Robert S., QTK Fine Cabinetry
Powerful Library Management Tools for Engineers
Use powerful tools to make broad changes across your product library quickly. Instead of editing each cabinet and its parts individually, you can modify common components—like backs, sides, bottoms, and stretchers—across multiple products at once. This saves time, ensures consistency, and streamlines your workflow, making it easier to update and manage your designs efficiently.
Integrated Hardware from Major Suppliers
Access to the latest trends in cabinet hardware from the brands you trust.
Beyond Cabinets: Engineer Custom Products with Microvellum
Microvellum is not just for standard cabinetry—engineer custom products like reception areas, curved walls, and store fixtures with ease. Advanced solid modeling and analysis tools allow you to create complex products from architectural drawings, bringing your most ambitious designs to life.
Convert 3D Models into Production-Ready Products
Easily transform your 3D models into manufacturing-ready products with Microvellum. The software automatically identifies key elements like parts, materials, and machining operations, creating a ready-to-produce Microvellum version. It also generates cut lists, calculates pricing based on materials and labor, and supports various 3D file formats, making your workflow seamless and efficient.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Microvellum handle the engineering of frameless versus face-frame construction?
The Foundation Library includes frameless cabinetry by default, but you can expand your library with a comprehensive data set for face frame cabinetry if needed.
What options for joinery methods exist in Microvellum's product library?
Microvellum's product library includes various joinery methods such as dowel joints, cam and dowel, dado, butt joints, mortise and tenon, and confirmat screws. Users can select and customize these joinery options to match their preferred construction techniques, or they can create custom joinery methods to suit specific project needs. | Learn more about cabinet configuration options.
What type of hardware is supported in the default library?
The default library in Microvellum supports a wide range of hardware, including hinges, drawer slides, pulls, knobs, and connectors from popular manufacturers such as Blum, Hettich, Salice, Richelieu, King Slide, Kesseböhmer, and others. Users can also add custom hardware if needed. | Learn how
Does Microvellum provide library data updates?
Yes, Microvellum's Product Engineering team provides monthly maintenance updates to the product library data. These updates include fixes, improvements, new products, hardware integrations, and other enhancements to keep your library current and optimized for production. | Catch up on the latest releases
Is it possible to create custom cabinets or modify existing ones directly in the library?
Yes, creating custom cabinets or modifying existing ones directly in the Microvellum library is possible. The software offers tools for customizing various aspects of cabinet design, such as dimensions, construction methods, materials, and hardware. Users can either start from a template in the standard library or build custom cabinets from scratch. Any product created or modified can be saved back to the library for future use, ensuring it meets specific project requirements and is easily accessible for later projects.
What other types of product library data is available?
In addition to the frameless cabinet library, users may also benefit from other library official product library data expansions such as face frame cabinets, closets, office furniture, toilet partitions, and staircases.
Can Microvellum create manufacturing data from 3D models created in other software?
Yes, Microvellum can create manufacturing data from 3D models created in other software such as Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Rhino. Using the Solid Model Analyzer (SMA), users can import 3D models, analyze them, and assign machining operations. This tool enables the conversion of complex 3D designs into production-ready components, ensuring accurate and efficient manufacturing.
What other types of products can be created with Microvellum's engineering tools?
The range of products that can be engineered with Microvellum is vast and limited only by your creativity. Users worldwide have created unique, non-cabinet products such as toilet partitions, doors, windows, die walls, reception areas, store fixtures, display cases, furniture, RV trailer components, medical headwalls, countertops, wall paneling, garage doors, staircases, custom structural framing, shipping crates, trade show booths, custom seating, and various other specialized assemblies. Microvellum's flexibility allows for the engineering of a wide array of custom and complex products.
What controls exist to protect the library data from unintended modifications?
Microvellum provides several controls to protect library data from unintended modifications. These include user permissions that restrict who can edit or alter the library, version control to track changes and revert to previous versions if needed, and the ability to lock specific components or settings within the library. Additionally, users can create backups of the library data to safeguard against accidental changes.
How does Microvellum handle the engineering of completely custom products not found in the standard libraries?
Engineers can create custom products in various ways using Microvellum. They can use the product library tools to design parametric products part by part or modify existing ones that closely match their requirements. Additionally, they can leverage Solid Modeling Tools to create 3D models, analyze them, and convert them into machine-ready products, which can then be saved to the product library. Alternatively, engineers can create or import 3D models from applications like AutoCAD, Inventor, or SolidWorks, analyze them, and either save them to the library or send them directly to production.
Can product prototypes be verified before production?
Microvellum provides several tools to verify the engineering quality of products before production. These include 3D modeling and visualization, detailed cut lists, and shop drawings that allow users to review and validate designs. Additionally, reports and material takeoffs can be generated to ensure accuracy and consistency, helping to identify potential issues before manufacturing begins.
