HoleGen3D – Pressure Vessel Head Hole Designer for SOLIDWORKS

HoleGen3D is a professional SOLIDWORKS add-in built for pressure vessel design. It provides parametric 3D modeling of standard head types (elliptical, dished, flat, conical with/without knuckle) and automated hole cutting for manholes, handholes, and nozzle openings with GB/T 985 weld groove support. The tool dramatically improves design efficiency through batch hole placement, precise positioning, and Excel-based parameter data management.

Key features

• Parametric 3D modeling of standard pressure vessel heads — elliptical, dished, flat, conical with/without knuckle
• Intelligent hole cutting for manholes, handholes, nozzle openings, and instrument openings
• Circle and slot hole types with precise coordinate positioning
• Weld groove design compliant with GB/T 985 (Y, V, X, K groove types)
• Excel data import/export for parameterized design data management
• Automated batch hole cutting on heads and shells
• Integrated licensing and auto-update management

Supported platforms