REVIEW ARTICLE


A Synchronous CAD/CAE Modeling Method and Applications in Parametric Parts Library



Zhiyi Pan*, Xin Wang, Rumin Teng, Shunde Gao
School of Mechanical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning, 116024, P.R. China.

Article Information


Identifiers and Pagination:

Year: 2015
Volume: 9
First Page: 189
Last Page: 195
Publisher Id: TOMEJ-9-189
DOI: 10.2174/1874155X01509010189

Article History:

Received Date: 8/1/2015
Revision Received Date: 15/1/2015
Acceptance Date: 16/1/2015
Electronic publication date: 17/4/2015
Collection year: 2015

© 2015 Pan et al

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* Address correspondence to this author at the School of Mechanical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning, 116024, P.R. China; Tel:!13610850186; E-mail: panzhiyi@dlut.edu.cn


Abstract

Current parametric parts library cannot contribute to the reuse of finite element model. It is essential to remodel or exchange model for parts in CAE software. This paper presents a synchronous CAD/CAE modeling method, which can be employed in parts library based on Siemens NX software. Primary CAD and CAE information in part are merged into master model, which acts as cornerstone for solid model, FE model and simulation model. Thus, part models from parts library can be directly used into simulation analysis, and parametric amendment and change propagation is sustained. A software package developed for designers is helpful to search and achieve desired part from parts library. Three case studies are carried out to clarify synchronous CAD/CAE modeling process and change propagation procedure.

Keywords: CAD, CAE, Integration, Parts library, Siemens NX software, Current conversion method.