Geometry Error Checker
Open Shell & Knife Edge Detection for CAD
Detect open shells and knife edges in STEP and IGES files. Visualize geometry errors before CAM, meshing, or vendor handoff.
Check Your CAD FileGeometry Errors Odin Detects
Open Shells
An open shell is a connected surface or set of faces that does not form a closed volume. Gaps or missing faces leave the solid open.
Open shells cause CAM failures, meshing issues, vendor rejection, and rework. Many CAM and mesh generators require closed, watertight geometry.
Why it fails:
- CAM boundary detection breaks
- Mesh generation fails
- Vendors reject non-watertight solids
Knife Edges
A knife edge is an edge formed by two faces meeting at zero or near-zero thickness. The geometry has no measurable material width along that edge.
CAM and meshers choke on knife edges: unstable toolpaths, meshing artifacts, and non-manufacturable geometry. Detecting them in STEP and IGES before CAM or 3D printing avoids failed runs and rework.
Why it fails:
- Unstable toolpaths
- Meshing artifacts
- Non-manufacturable geometry
Wall Thickness
Coming soonDetect thin walls and risky thickness transitions that lead to sink marks, weak parts, and failed manufacturing.
What it catches:
- Variable draft thinning (tapered walls)
- Boss proximity thinning (inter-feature distance)
- False-positive near-miss tolerance cases
Sharp Edges
Coming soonFlag sharp edge conditions that violate safety thresholds or create finishing and handling risks.
What it catches:
- 90° exterior corner safety threshold
- Sharp junctions between curved surfaces
- Tolerance near-miss angles (false positives)