How does Wabric handle different window types like tilt-turn, casement, sliding, and fixed?+
Wabric's parametric model encodes opening mechanisms, hardware compatibility rules, and frame profile requirements for each window type. When you select tilt-turn, the system applies appropriate hinge specifications, handle types, locking mechanisms, and frame reinforcement. For casement windows, it applies outward-opening hardware and weatherseal specifications. For sliding windows, it validates track systems and roller compatibility. The configurator prevents invalid combinations where hardware type conflicts with opening mechanism or frame dimensions exceed structural limits.
Can Wabric calculate U-values and energy ratings automatically?+
Yes. Wabric's parametric model calculates thermal performance based on frame material properties, glazing specifications, gas fills, spacer bars, and weatherseal types. When you configure a triple-glazed window with low-E coating and argon fill, the system calculates the U-value based on glass thickness, air gap dimensions, frame thermal bridge coefficients, and seal conductivity. The U-value updates in real-time as you change glazing options or frame materials. For CPR compliance, the system generates thermal performance data required for Declaration of Performance and Conformity including U-value, solar heat gain coefficient, and visible light transmission.
How does Wabric prevent incompatible hardware configurations?+
Wabric encodes compatibility rules between hardware components, frame profiles, and opening types. The system validates that handle type matches the opening mechanism, hinge load capacity supports window weight and dimensions, lock type is compatible with frame profile and handle, weatherseal specifications match frame profile geometry, and glass thickness is compatible with glazing bead depth. When you attempt an invalid configuration, the configurator blocks the selection and explains the compatibility constraint. This prevents specification errors that cause installation failures and warranty claims.
Does Wabric integrate with factory ERP systems?+
Yes. When a window or door configuration is confirmed, Wabric transmits the itemized Bill of Materials, customer information, delivery address, and lead time requirements to your ERP via RESTful API integration. For SAP, Wabric creates sales orders with material master data, routing information, and production scheduling parameters. For Odoo, it generates manufacturing orders with component BOMs and work center assignments. The integration eliminates manual order transcription from quote documents, reducing order entry errors and accelerating production scheduling.
How does Wabric handle custom glass specifications?+
Wabric's parametric model encodes glass specifications including single, double, and triple glazing configurations, laminated and tempered safety glass options, low-E coating positions and emissivity values, gas fills (air, argon, krypton) with thermal conductivity data, glass thickness combinations and spacer bar dimensions, and tinted, frosted, and patterned glass options. When you configure a window, the system validates that glass thickness is compatible with frame profile and glazing bead depth, glass weight does not exceed hinge and hardware load ratings, thermal performance meets building code requirements, and safety glass specifications comply with installation location requirements.
What production file formats does Wabric generate?+
When a window or door configuration is confirmed, Wabric generates production-ready files that feed directly into factory equipment. For CNC cutting and frame fabrication, the system outputs DWG files containing frame profile cutting dimensions, miter angles, reinforcement positions, and drainage hole locations. For glass cutting operations, it generates cut lists with exact glass dimensions, edge treatment specifications, and hole positions for hardware mounting. For hardware assembly, it outputs assembly drawings showing handle positions, hinge mounting points, lock strike positions, and weatherseal installation paths. For installation teams, it generates PDF installation drawings with overall dimensions, mounting point locations, flashing details, and hardware adjustment instructions.
How does Wabric handle multi-unit orders for apartment buildings?+
Wabric supports batch configuration for projects requiring multiple window and door units. A contractor configures a base window type with specific frame dimensions, glazing, hardware, and finish. They then specify quantities for each unit variation across different apartment types or building floors. For example, 50 units of Type A (living room windows), 30 units of Type B (bedroom windows), 20 units of Type C (bathroom windows). The system generates a consolidated Bill of Materials aggregating frame profiles, glass quantities, hardware counts, and finish materials across all units. Production files include batch cutting lists optimized to minimize material waste. This eliminates manual quantity calculations and reduces ordering errors for large projects.
