Solid modeling
From PLMpedia
A type of geometry modeling, the main object of which is a 3D solid body that can be described by various methods: decomposition, constructive or boundary. The main advantage of 3D modeling over the wire-frame or surface ones for designing manufactured products is unambiguous interpretation of the physical accuracy of the model, supported by an ability to create its physical mock-up using any of the rapid prototyping techniques.
See also 3D modeling
