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Module 5
Analyze the
Simulation
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Create the
Working
Environment
2
Create the
Process Plan
3
Create the
Simulation
Enhance the
Simulation
Analyze the
Simulation
Create
Output
files
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5
7
Tool
Validation
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Analyze the Simulation
Module Overview
Obtaining analyses data from a simulation is one of the most valuable aspects of using simulation
as part of the manufacturing process. The data obtained in these analyses can be captured and
generated into reports that feed multiple decision making processes. The power of the PPR
architecture is that it permits easy revision of the simulation model based on the outcome of the
analyses by permitting direct access to the data through the PPR tree.
The value of Dynamic Clash was demonstrated in an earlier module. Now, with the Clash analysis
functionality fully engaged, the clash information can be captured and generated into an XML
report.
Distance and Band analyses provide important information regarding part fit through the
measurement of distances and graphical representation of the seed distance between two parts.
Sectioning allows the user to" see inside” a slice of the assembly, giving a unique perspective that
can sometimes answer some sticky manufacturing questions. This information, is captured and
can be reported.
With Swept Volume, the total amount of space that is necessary to accomplish a move is visualized.
So, while a trajectory of a move may appear to be adequate, swept volume can uncover clues to
the physical space necessary that may not be apparent otherwise.
In Measure Analysis the model can be queried for specific measurements. Measuring an item, its
thickness, and the distance between it and another object, reveals critical information for
manufacturing, tooling, human and a variety of other factors.
The Gantt Chart allow the user to see the larger picture of the simulation study. It represents the
sequence of activities and the impact of time. As with the other functions, modifications made
to the process or properties in the Gantt chart are reflected throughout the simulation.
Objectives
Conduct Collision Analysis
Conduct Distance and Band Analysis
Conduct Sectioning Analysis
Determine Swept Volume
Conduct Measure Analysis
Use Gantt Chart
3 hours
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Workbenches and Toolbars used in this Module
Workbenches
Toolbars
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C
Conduct
Distance,
Band, & Bind
Analysis
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Conduct
Sectioning
Analysis
Determine
Swept
Volume
Create Sections
Export Report
Determine Swept Volume
Export Report
3 hours
Run Simulation with Detection, stop
Check Clash
Activate and Configure Analysis
Create Collision Reports
Create Distance Analysis
Create Band Analysis
Create Bind Analysis
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Use Gantt
Chart
Measure Thickness
Measure Distance Between
Measure Volume
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Conduct
Measure
Analysis
Access Gantt Chart
Modify Time
Modify Data Views
Conduct
Collision
Analysis
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Conduct
Collision
Analysis
Run Simulation with Detection
Check Clash
Activate and Configure Analysis
Create Collision Reports
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Conduct
Collision
Analysis
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About Collision Analysis
Earlier, Dynamic clash detection was used to get a general idea of the intended moves when
creating a simulation. This topic describes how to use Clash Detection when bodies are static
and when a move activity is executed. This clash methodology is capable of analyzing the
clash situation, capturing the data, and producing reports that assist with project
communication.
Producing XML reports of clash conditions
captures the information for discussion
and is easily shared in many media forms.
More about Clash Detection can be found in
the On-Line documentation
Running the simulation in assembly or disassembly
sequence with the stop mode activated will cause the
simulation to stop at every occurrence of a clash.
This offers an overview of existing conditions.
When Clash Checking is activated its parameters can be
set to examine interference in a variety of ways. The
analysis can be configured as the clash is examined
or, a queue can be established ahead of time that
forms a list of specific items to be analyzed. When
the analysis is configured, the ability to conduct a
Bind analysis is activated.
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Begin running a clash analysis by restoring the initial
state of the simulation.
Run the Simulation in Stop mode - Procedure
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From the Simulation Analysis toolbar select the Clash
Detection drop down to reveal the Clash Modes Off, On
and Stop. Select the Stop mode. This will stop the
simulation at every occurrence of a clash.
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By using the Reverse the Process function, the
simulation can be evaluated for clash
conditions in either assembly or disassembly
sequence.
Running the simulation with Clash Detection in Stop Mode gives a general picture of the
clash locations.
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Collision
Analysis
Analyze the Simulation
3 Run the simulation. Use the Process Simulation player to step through the simulation as
it stops at each clash.
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1 Activate Clash Analysis by clicking on the Clash icon in the
Simulation Analysis toolbar.
Clash Checking - Procedure
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The Check Clash dialog box appears. Name the Analysis with some unique identifier then
select the type of analysis desired.
Activating Clash Analysis creates the ability to examine and collect clash data in a
variety of ways.
Contact + Clash
Checks for contact as well
as any overlapping
space.
Clearance + Contact + Clash
Checks for contact, overlapping space, and
invasion of a predefined clearance
zone around an object or objects.
Clearance values are set in the
specification box.
Authorized penetration
Checks whether an object
penetrates another
object beyond a
specified amount.
Penetration distance is
set in the specification
box.
Clash rule
Checks whether the situation is in conformance with a
previously established rule.
Specification box
Values in this box
reflect the
Clearance zone
or the Penetration
depth depending
on the type of
analysis selected.
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Collision
Analysis
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Collision
Analysis
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Clash Checking - Procedure
Select the scope of the analysis from the drop down list. Each of the four
types of analyses can be conducted from four different points of view.
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Selection against all
Uses the type of analysis selected to
determine clashes caused by a
selected product or resource
Between all components
Uses the type of analysis
selected against all
components
Inside one selection
Uses the type of analysis selected to determine
collisions occurring to a selected product
or resource
Between two selections
Uses the type of analysis selected against two
specified components that are identified in the
selection boxes
Selection box
The designation of the
product or resource
selections for the
analysis is set here.
When the desired analysis has
been named and identified by
type and scope, click Apply.
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Collision
Analysis
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Clash Checking – Procedure
Once the checking is completed the Check Clash dialog box reappears with a Results area added.
5 View the results area.
Filter the results.
View the results by conflict, by
product, or in a matrix.
View the total number of
interferences.
Export as permits the
data to be sent to
an XML report.
6 Select a clash to
examine more
closely, then
click the Results
window icon.
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Collision
Analysis
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Clash Checking – Procedure
A preview window shows the objects involved and highlights the interference. This window is
fully functional and can be manipulated to gain the best view of the condition.
The Status changes from Not Inspected to
Relevant and the value of the conflict
is reported.
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Analysis Activation and Configuration - Procedure
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Running the simulation in Analysis mode will permit examination of the impact of
move activities.
To turn on Analysis mode, click on the
Analysis Mode icon on the Simulation
Analysis toolbar. This function is
either on or off .
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Collision
Analysis
Analyze the Simulation
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Configure the Analyses to be conducted.
In order to conduct an Analysis, it
must first be identified in the
configuration queue.
The queue can be populated in two ways:
1.
Pre-Establish the queue. Identify the
objects to be checked through the
Check Clash dialog box and populate
the queue prior to analysis.
2.
Analyze during run. Capture the
conflict as the simulation plays and
identify it to the queue for analysis.
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Analysis Configuration – Pre-Establish a Queue - Procedure
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If there are known points of interest to examine for collision, a queue can be established ahead of
time and the analysis can be configured to capture and report on the results.
Conduct
Collision
Analysis
Analyze the Simulation
For a Clash, check Between two
selections, identify each one
by highlighting the selection
box and then highlighting
the corresponding object’s
geometry in the PPR tree.
Make sure the Selection box is
highlighted before the
geometry is selected. The
geometry can be selected
from the link in the process
node or directly from the
product or resource node.
The selection box will change to
indicate “1 product” after the
geometry has been
identified.
Bring up the Check Clash dialog box with the Clash icon.
Name the clash and
set the type.
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Click Apply.
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Collision
Analysis
Analysis Configuration – Pre-Establish a Queue - Procedure
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5 This identification of a clash check to be conducted is now listed in the Available section of the
Analysis configuration queue. Repeat the identification of the checks to be performed
Locate the queue by choosing the Analysis Configuration icon. The Analysis Configuration dialog
box appears and the Available section lists all of the analyses that are currently possible to
conduct.
Select an analysis to conduct by highlighting it in the
Available list and then using the arrow to place it in
the Selected list. The selected list can be
customized to any particular individual or series of
analyses by using the arrows to add or remove
items.
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Configuring the Analysis for verbose
mode will generate a pop up
description of the interference at the
point of occurrence in the
simulation. Setting it to Interrupt
will stop the simulation at the
collision point.
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Analysis Configuration – Analyze During Run - Procedure
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Collision
Analysis
The clash analysis is sometimes easier to manage by doing it as the clashes occur.
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1 From the Simulation Analysis toolbar select the Clash Detection drop
down to reveal the Clash Modes of Off, On and Stop. Select the Stop
mode. This will stop the simulation at every occurrence of a clash.
2 Run the simulation. It will stop at the first
clash condition encountered.
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Click Apply. This clash is now in the
Analysis configuration queue.
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Name and set the type as
before.
The Check Clash dialog box returns
with the results. You can
examine the results window or
continue the simulation with the
player.
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When the simulation stops, click the Clash icon to bring up the Check
Clash dialog box.
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Continue the simulation to the next clash where it will
stop. Repeat the steps to add each clash to the
Analysis configuration queue.
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Increase step size to move through
the simulation faster
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Collision
Analysis
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Create a Collision Report - Procedure
Creating a Collision report assists in communicating manufacturing modifications.
The Applicative data option must be set in the software so that results are visible in the PPR tree.
This can be done by going to Tools / Options/ Digital Process for Manufacturing / Tree and
activating the Applicative data option.
There must be a location in which to
store the report. For a file based
system, this can be done by
creating and naming a folder in a
location that is useful. For
enterprise or Hub systems there
are organizational rules and
protocols for saving this type of
information.
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The Export As icon on the Check Clash results dialog box is the key to producing
Clash reports.
However, before reports can be produced two conditions must be met:
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Create a Collision Report - Procedure
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The Applicative data option creates an Applications Node on the PPR tree.
This node will contain a sub node called Interference which will list all
of the collision analyses conducted.
Double click on the collision analysis that will be reported. The Check Clash dialog box re-appears.
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Analysis
With the conditions met, a clash report can be produced.
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3 Click on the clash item listed to bring up the Preview window.
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Click on Apply to update the data.
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Click on the Export As icon.
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Collision
Analysis
Create a Collision Report - Procedure
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A warning is displayed that there is no repository that has been
defined. Click OK
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7 A Save As dialog box is displayed. Navigate to the location where the Reports folder was
created or to the location your organization designates.
Click Save.
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Notice that the file
type is .XML
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Change the name of
the report to a
unique
identifier.
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Create a Collision Report - Procedure
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A web page is displayed that
contains the clash report. The
report can be saved, emailed
or printed as needed.
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Collision
Analysis
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Conduct Collision Analysis – Exercises
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Master Exercise – 3.5 HP Engine
3.5 HP Engine (Step 21): Conduct Collision Analysis - all
20 min.
Scope: In this exercise you will practice using Clash to analyze the entire product.
The result of your analysis will be filtered and saved as a collision report.
Conditions: V5 and DPM Assembly Process Simulation workbench must be open.
Access to the files in R16 DPM Assembly / PROJECT DATA
In this exercise you will:
Generate a collision analysis for the entire engine
Create and export a collision report
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Do It Yourself (1/3)
Starting point
Ending point
Load: R16 DPM Assembly / Project Data / Process / Simulation4
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Do It Yourself (2/3)
Conduct a Collision Analysis for the entire engine.
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Activate Clash Detection.
2.
Activate Clash.
3.
Activate Analysis Mode.
4.
Rename to Interference-all.
5.
Keep type Contact+Clash.
6.
Keep type Between all components.
7.
Click Apply.
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Conduct a Collision Analysis for the entire engine.
8.
Filter the results to only clashes.
13. Click OK.
14. Check the PPR tree for the Interference analysis.
9.
Open the Results window for all clashes.
10. Filter by
Increasing
value.
11. Deselect one
clash and
Apply again.
12. Export a Clash Report to:
R15 DPM Assembly / Project Data /
Reports as ANALYSIS1.
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Master Exercise – 3.5 HP Engine
3.5 HP Engine (Step 22): Conduct Collision Analysis - select
20 min.
Scope: In this exercise you will practice using Clash to analyze a specific clash that
occurs as a result of a move activity. You will populate the analysis queue with the
occurrence you select and then export the collision report.
Conditions: V5 and DPM Assembly Process Simulation workbench must be open.
Access to the files in R16 DPM Assembly / PROJECT DATA
In this exercise you will:
Generate a collision analysis for a selected clash occurring during the
simulation
Populate the analysis queue with the selection
Create and export a collision report
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Do It Yourself (1/4)
Starting point
Ending point
Load: R16 DPM Assembly / Project Data / Process / Simulation4
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Do It Yourself (2/4)
Conduct a Collision Analysis for one move of the simulation.
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Set Clash Detection to Stop mode.
2.
Activate Analysis Mode.
4.
Restore the initial state of the
simulation.
5.
Run the simulation. With the Stop mode
on Clash Detection, the simulation will
stop running at the first occurrence of a
clash. Use the run or step forward
selection until you find a point in the
simulation that you would like to
examine for the clash.
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Click on the Clash icon.
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Conduct a Collision Analysis for one move of the simulation.
7. When the Check Clash dialog box comes up, select Between
two selections.
8.
Highlight the Selection 1 box.
9.
Choose the first product involved in the clash. You can pick the
product from the ProductList or from the link in the
ProcessList, but it must be the product data and not a process
activity or a move activity.
NOTE: It is possible to select more than one product for
analysis. The Selection box will keep the count of the
number of products chosen.
10. Highlight the Selection 2 box.
11. Choose the other product that is involved in the clash and
highlight it in the PPR tree.
12. Click Apply.
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Conduct a Collision Analysis for one move of the simulation.
NOTE: If a subassembly is one of the
selections made, all of the children
are part of the clash analysis.
13. Display the results as a Matrix.
14.
Inspect each reported clash.
15. Export the report to:
R15 DPM Assembly / Product Data /
Reports as Analysis2
16. Click OK.
17. Check the Applications Node of the PPR
tree.
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Conduct
Distance, Band,
& Bind Analyses
Create a Distance Analysis
Create a Band Analysis
Create a Bind Analysis
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Conduct
Distance, Band
& Bind Analyses
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About Distance, Band, and Bind Analyses
Conducting a Distance analysis is often important in Assembly operations to be able to identify
the manufacturing issues involving fit. Part fit as well as tooling effects must be accounted for
when planning assembly operations. Distance along an axis can also be obtained which may
assist when planning tooling or other resource movements.
More about Distance and Band Analyses can be
found in the On-Line documentation.
A Band analysis allows a static visualization of all areas of part geometries
that are affected by the distance parameter that is set. A Band analysis
will represent the areas that are within a specified range, those that are at
less than an acceptable minimum distance, and those that are outside of
the identified range.
Conducting a Distance or a Band analysis
will populate the Analysis configuration
queue. As with Collision Analysis, this can
be pre-defined or activated on demand.
A Bind Analysis is a Band analysis that is applied to a move
activity. Its purpose is to identify movements that enter a
clearance zone. For proficient users, Bind Analysis is often
used in conjunction with creating move activities.
All analyses that are conducted are
stored under the Applications node of
the PPR tree and are exportable.
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Distance, Band
& Bind Analyses
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Distance Analysis - Procedure
Knowing the distance between parts is a crucial factor in assembly operations.
Choose the area to be analyzed. For
example, the distance between two
bolts may have implications for the
use of automated equipment or
manual human labor.
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From the Simulation Analysis toolbar,
select the Distance and Band Analysis
icon. The Edit Distance and Band
Analysis dialog box will appear.
This distance could have
implications for
tooling
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Distance, Band
& Bind Analyses
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Distance Analysis - Procedure
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Name the distance analysis with a unique identifier.
Choose the type of analysis
from the drop down
list.
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Choose the scope of the analysis from the
drop down list under type.
Measurement will reflect
the Minimum
distance between
selection(s)
Reflects the distance
along the X axis
Chooses a Band Analysis
and activates Minimum
distance selectors
Reflects the distance
along the Z axis
Reflects the distance
along the Y axis
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Distance, Band
& Bind Analyses
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Distance Analysis - Procedure
Select the object or objects to be analyzed from the PPR tree:
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Highlight Selection 1 box and click on the geometry in the PPR tree.
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If Between two selections was chosen, highlight Selection 2 box and click on the
second geometry in the PPR tree.
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When the selection(s) have been made, click apply.
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The selection box
will change to 1
Product.
More than one product can
be part of an analysis.
Click on all the
products relevant to
selection 1. The box
will display the count
of products involved
in the first selection.
The same can be
done for the second
selection.
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Distance Analysis - Procedure
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If a report of this analysis is desired, select Export As
and navigate to the location where reports are kept.
Name it with a unique identifier and Save.
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The Dialog box expands to display the analysis results and
opens a fully functional preview window. The measured
distance is indicated in the preview window and in the
environment.
Clicking the Results
window icon will split
the screen equally to
allow viewing of all
open views.
Clicking the
Export As
icon will
offer the
Save As
window for
navigation
to the
location
where
reports will
be kept.
The analysis is
captured and
available
under the
Applications
node of the
PPR tree.
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Distance, Band
& Bind Analyses
Analyze the Simulation
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Distance, Band
& Bind Analyses
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Band Analysis - Procedure
Choose the area to be analyzed by
highlighting the primary object in the
PPR tree. In the example, the Head
bolt is situated lower and between
parts of the Head. Additionally, Head
Bolt.5 is highlighted in the PPR tree.
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From the Simulation Analysis toolbar,
select the Distance and Band Analysis
icon. The Edit Distance and Band
Analysis dialog box will appear.
A band analysis shows all of the areas affected by a set distance range.
Will the nut runner have
enough space to drive
this bolt?
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Distance, Band
& Bind Analyses
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Band Analysis - Procedure
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Name the analysis with a unique identifier.
4 Choose Band analysis
from the drop
down list. This
will activate the
minimum and
maximum
distance
parameters as
well as the
accuracy setting.
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Choose the Between two
selections from the
drop down list under
type.
Use the minimum and maximum distances to set the band
width necessary for the study. For the example, if the
nut runner fits over the bolt and is 10 mm thick then the
range 10- 20 mm is set with an accuracy of 5 mm.
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Highlight selection 1 box
and then click on the
object to be measured
in the PPR tree. The
indicator in the box will
change from “No
selection” to “1
product.”
Highlight selection 2 box and then click on
the second object to be measured in
the PPR tree. The indicator in the box
will change from “No selection” to “1
product.”
Click
Apply.
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Distance, Band
& Bind Analyses
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Band Analysis - Procedure
The analysis is presented as data in a results section of the dialog box, and as a
graphical representation in a preview window, and in the main environment.
The red highlighted areas are all of the places
that are less than the minimum distance.
(In the example this was set at 10 mm)
The green highlighted areas are all of the places
that are within the range set. (In the example
10 – 20 mm)
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The dialog box allows for
filtering of the
visualization.
Save an analysis report in the
location desired by using
the Export As icon.
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Click Apply. Then, unless
you wish the analysis to
remain visible in the
world, hide it with the
Hide/Show function
after it appears in the
PPR tree.
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Distance, Band
& Bind Analyses
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Band Analysis - Procedure
Analyses can be conducted with multiple objects in either or both selection sets. In this
example four head bolts were chosen for selection 1 and the Head was chosen for
selection 2.
Analysis minimum and maximum distances can be modified and re-applied without closing the
session.
Click Apply to update the analysis.
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Distance, Band
& Bind Analyses
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Bind Analysis - Procedure
A Bind analysis is a Band analysis applied to a move activity.
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2 From the Simulation Analysis toolbar,
select the Distance and Band Analysis
icon. The Edit Distance and Band
Analysis dialog box will appear.
A Bind Analysis will call upon a Band analysis that has
been defined and will not be available until there is
an analysis available in the queue. The queue can
be populated ahead of time.
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Bind Analysis - Procedure
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Name the analysis with a unique identifier.
Choose Band analysis
from the drop down
list.
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Choose the
Between two
selections from
the drop down
list under type.
Use the minimum and maximum distances to set the band
width necessary for the study. For example, if there is a
guideline that requires moves to remain at least 6 mm
from any object, that zone is set here.
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Highlight selection 1 box
and then click on the
object to be measured
in the PPR tree. The
indicator in the box will
change from “No
selection” to “1
product.”
Highlight selection 2 box and then click on
the second object to be measured in
the PPR tree. The indicator in the box
will change from “No selection” to “1
product.”
Click OK to populate the queue and
permit it to be called upon during
a move simulation.
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Change the
accuracy if
needed.
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Define a Band Analysis to be used later in the Bind Analysis
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Distance, Band
& Bind Analyses
Analyze the Simulation
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Distance, Band
& Bind Analyses
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Bind Analysis - Procedure
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Open the move activity to be analyzed by double clicking on it in the PPR tree.
The normal move activity toolbars appear but the Track dialog box has an icon that
has not been active until now.
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Select the Bind Analysis icon. A
box asking if you want to
activate the analysis appears.
Highlight it to activate the
choice then click OK.
If the queue was populated
earlier, highlight the
appropriate selection
from the list.
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If Dynamic Clash is not turned
on, a box will pop up
asking you to activate it.
Click Yes.
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Distance, Band
& Bind Analyses
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Bind Analysis - Procedure
15 Play the move activity from the player toolbar. As the move activity occurs, the Analysis
information window will appear with messages of violations of the distances and the
parts involved will reflect the red (too close) and green (within range) visualization.
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With this information you
can make any
modifications to the
move trajectory that
are necessary using
edit, delete, and
advanced part
motion techniques.
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Distance, Band
& Bind Analyses
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Bind Analysis - Procedure
In this example, bind analysis is used to notify the user when the part enters the range of
the target area.
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Conduct Distance Analysis – Exercise
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Master Exercise – 3.5 HP Engine
3.5 HP Engine (Step 23): Conduct Distance Analysis
20 min.
Scope:
In this exercise you will practice using Distance Analysis.
Conditions: V5 and DPM Assembly Process Simulation workbench must be open.
Access to the files in R16 DPM Assembly / PROJECT DATA
In this exercise you will:
Generate a distance analysis on parts of the product
Populate the analysis queue with the selection
Create and export a report
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Do It Yourself (1/3)
Starting point
Ending point
Load: R16 DPM Assembly / Project Data / Process / Simulation4
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Do It Yourself (2/3)
Conduct a Distance Analysis
Practice 1
With the Engine in a disassembled state, conduct a Distance Analysis
between the Engine Block and the following items:
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The Muffler
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The Carburetor
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The Crankcase cover
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The Air Filter
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Place the simulation in the disassembled state.
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NOTE: This may mean restoring the initial state or
•
Playing the simulation to the end or
•
Reversing the process.
2.
Select Distance Analysis icon.
3.
Set to Between two selections.
4.
Highlight each selection in the PPR tree.
5.
Click Apply.
6.
Note distances.
7.
Export the report to R16 DPM Assembly / Project Data / Reports.
8.
Check the result in the PPR tree and the Analysis Configuration queue.
Question to consider:
If the acceptable range for
assembly activities is
500 mm, are any of
these items outside the
limit?
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Conduct a Distance Analysis
Practice 2
Determine the distance between the handle and the cover.
Question to consider:
If the acceptable clearance for a
human hand is 1.5 inches is there
enough room from the handle to
the cover?
Practice 3
What is the clearance between the gas tank and the engine?
Export the report, then check to see if it is in the Analysis
Configuration queue.
Put the engine in an assembled
state.
Practice 4
A Distance report can be saved in which 4 formats?
A.
.wrl
B.
.model
C.
.xml
D.
.igs
E.
.stp
F.
.cgr
G.
.txt
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Conduct Band Analysis – Exercise
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Master Exercise – 3.5 HP Engine
3.5 HP Engine (Step 24): Conduct Band Analysis
20 min.
Scope:
In this exercise you will practice using Band Analysis
Conditions: V5 and DPM Assembly Process Simulation workbench must be open.
Access to the files in R16 DPM Assembly / PROJECT DATA
In this exercise you will:
ƒ Generate a band analysis on parts of the product
ƒ Populate the analysis queue with the selection
ƒ Create and export a report
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Do It Yourself (1/3)
Starting point
Ending point
Load: R16 DPM Assembly / Project Data / Process / Simulation4
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Do It Yourself (2/3)
Conduct a Band Analysis
Practice 1
Which preview window is the correct result of a band analysis between
Crankcase Cover Bolt. 8 and the Crankcase Housing with a
minimum setting of 6mm and a maximum of 12mm?
1.
Place the simulation in the assembled state.
2.
Select Distance and Band Analysis icon.
3.
Select Band Analysis.
4.
Set to Between two selections.
5.
Highlight each selection in the PPR tree.
6.
Set the minimum distance to 6mm.
7.
Set the maximum distance to 12 mm.
8.
Click Apply.
9.
Export the report to R16 DPM Assembly / Project Data / Reports
as Band1.
11. Check the result in the PPR tree and the Analysis Configuration queue.
A
B
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Do It Yourself (3/3)
Conduct a Band Analysis
Practice 2
If there is a requirement for all parts of the gas tank to remain
at a clearance of 5 mm from the engine block, would this
engine pass inspection?
Practice 3
If the Heat Shield must be at a minimum distance of 10 mm from
the engine block are there any areas that do not meet this
requirement?
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Conduct Bind Analysis – Exercise
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Master Exercise – 3.5 HP Engine
3.5 HP Engine (Step 25): Conduct Bind Analysis
20 min.
Scope:
In this exercise you will practice using Bind Analysis.
Conditions: V5 and DPM Assembly Process Simulation workbench must be open.
Access to the files in R16 DPM Assembly / PROJECT DATA.
In this exercise you will:
Generate a bind analysis on parts of the product
Populate the analysis queue with the selection
Create and export a report
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Do It Yourself (1/4)
Ending point
Starting point
Load: R16 DPM Assembly / Project Data / Process / Simulation4
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Do It Yourself (2/4)
Conduct a Bind Analysis
Practice 1
Conduct a Bind Analysis on the Cam Assembly move activity.
1.
Place the simulation in the disassembled state.
2.
Select Distance and Band Analysis icon.
3.
Select Band Analysis.
4.
Set to Between two selections.
5.
Highlight the Cam Assembly for the first selection.
6.
Highlight the Crankshaft Assembly for the second
selection.
7.
Set the minimum distance to 3 mm.
8.
Set the maximum distance to 12 mm.
9.
Name the band analysis Bind Cam to Crankshaft.
10. Click Apply.
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Do It Yourself (3/4)
Conduct a Bind Analysis
Practice 1
Conduct a Bind Analysis on the Cam Assembly move activity.
11. Double click on the Cam Assembly Move activity in the
PPR tree.
12. Select Bind analysis icon on the Track dialog box.
13. Select the Bind Cam to Crankshaft analysis from the
queue.
14. Select OK.
15. Play the simulation in step forward mode.
16. Observe the band analysis feedback in the dialog box and
on the screen.
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Do It Yourself (4/4)
Conduct a Bind Analysis
Practice 2
An automated assembly device is programmed to check
for alignment between the crankcase cover and the
crankshaft before final placement.
Conduct a Bind Analysis on the Crankcase cover move
activity that will notify the you when the crankcase
cover approaches within 7mm of the crankshaft and
then when it is within 5 mm of the end of the
crankshaft.
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C
Conduct a
Sectioning
Analysis
Create sections
Export sectioning report
Inst.
Inst.
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Conduct
Sectioning
Analyses
5
Analyze the Simulation
About Sectioning Analyses
Conducting a Sectioning analysis is often important in assembly operations to be able to
identify the manufacturing issues involving fit and sequencing. Capturing a “slice” of an
assembly shows the relationship of all of the parts in that plane. This unique perspective
allows the user to “see inside” an assembled object and can highlight issues that would not
otherwise be apparent with a 3D solid model.
A Sectioning analysis provides a 2D view of a plane. The plane can be dynamically moved to
observe the area from any reference point or angle.
A snapshot of the area can be captured and exported as a cut section.
All analyses that are conducted are stored under the Applications node of the PPR
tree and are exportable.
More about Sectioning Analyses can be
found in the On-Line documentation.
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Conduct
Sectioning
Analyses
5
Analyze the Simulation
Sectioning Analysis - Procedure
Capturing a “slice” of the assembly offers a unique perspective.
Choose the area to be analyzed from the PPR tree. Sectioning can be
conducted on a single part or on an entire assembly.
1
2
From the Analysis Tools toolbar,
select the Sectioning icon.
The screen splits to show the
cut view, the world view and
a Sectioning Definition
dialog box.
The section plane is
identified by a
boundary and semi-
transparent fill.
This view shows the entire assembly because
that is what was selected in the PPR tree.
If the selection was made for a part, only
the part and not the surrounding
geometry would be displayed.
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Conduct
Sectioning
Analyses
5
Analyze the Simulation
Sectioning Analysis - Procedure
Manipulate the section to examine different areas and angles.
3
The size of the section plane can be adjusted by placing the cursor on the
boundary and, when the arrow appears, grab and move the boundary
line.
The position of the section can be moved
along one axis by placing the cursor
within the section area and, when the
penetrating arrow appears, grabbing
and moving the plane.
The angle of the section can be changed by
grabbing and moving one of the axes of the
compass that is associated with the section
plane.
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Conduct
Sectioning
Analyses
5
Analyze the Simulation
Sectioning Analysis - Procedure
Select options from the Definition tab of the Sectioning Definition dialog box that will
refine the cut section view.
4
The sectioning view will show the entire
geometry and the section plane.
The cut volume view will remove all of the
geometrical data from one side of the
section plane and permit a 3D
internal view.
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Conduct
Sectioning
Analyses
5
Analyze the Simulation
Sectioning Analysis - Procedure
Select options from the Positioning Tab of the Sectioning Definition dialog box that will refine
the cut section view.
5
Jumps the section
plane to a
target
geometry
Brings up a position edit box to precisely
set the plane position
Removes the visualization of the section plane
but keeps the analysis
Resets the home
position
Inverts the axis
reference
Inst.
Inst.
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Conduct
Sectioning
Analyses
5
Analyze the Simulation
Sectioning Analysis - Procedure
Select options from the Result tab of the Sectioning Definition dialog box that will refine the
cut section view.
6
Turns on and off the
fill of the
geometry
Displays a circle
where there is
a collision
Turns a grid on and off
Displays an edit box
to set the grid
size
Opens the Save As
dialog box
permitting
navigation to the
location where a
sectioning report
can be saved in a
publishable format
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Conduct
Sectioning
Analyses
5
Analyze the Simulation
Sectioning Analysis - Procedure
Select options from the Behavior tab of the Sectioning Definition dialog box that will
refine the sectioning analysis result presentation.
7
Default option
means that
the sectioning
analysis is
dynamic but
must be done
separately
Will automatically keep the
section analysis locked
to the geometry
regardless of whether
the object is
repositioned.
Freezes the cut section
and the analysis.
Will not change
with plane or
object movements.
Good for creating
a history of
sectioning results
Inst.
Inst.
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Attach a 2D Section to a Move Activity - Procedure
2
Double click on the move activity to which the
2D Section will be attached.
6
5
1
The Assign Section(s)
dialog box replaces the
track and player windows.
Click on the section(s) that
to be associated from the
Available Sections list.
Users have the ability to attach 2D sections to move trajectories. This can assist with
visualizing the internal location of the moved and stationary parts during a move activity.
The move activity has the part information associated
with it. Click on the part under the move activity.
Click on the Associate Section button located next
to the NAME field.
Associate a section with the part using the Sectioning icon on the Analysis Tools
toolbar. Close the sectioning analysis.
4
3
Analyze the Simulation
5
Conduct
Sectioning
Analyses
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Sectioning
Analyses
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Analyze the Simulation
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With the section(s) selected click on the arrow button to send the
sections to the assigned sections list.
Click OK to return to the Track window.
Click OK in the Track window to complete the association. Now,
when the simulation is run the section will remain with the part on
its move trajectory.
8
7
Attach a 2D Section to a Move Activity - Procedure
A Section, without being associated
with the move activity, remains in
the original location of the part.
The section is now part of the
move operation and stays with the
part during movement.
Double clicking on the
section highlight on the
screen will open the
section, which can be
manipulated for closer
examination.
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Analyze the Simulation
5
Conduct
Sectioning
Analyses
Remove a 2D Section from a Move Activity - Procedure
1
The section(s) can be detached from the move activity in the same
manor it was attached.
• Open the move activity
• Select the attach Section icon
• Highlight the section
• Move the section from the assigned sections list to the Available
Sections list with the arrow.
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Conduct Sectioning Analysis – Exercise
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Master Exercise – 3.5 HP Engine
3.5 HP Engine (Step 26): Conduct Sectioning Analysis
20 min.
Scope:
In this exercise you will practice using Sectioning Analysis.
Conditions: V5 and DPM Assembly Process Simulation workbench must be open.
Access to the files in R16 DPM Assembly / PROJECT DATA.
In this exercise you will:
Conduct a Sectioning Analysis
Export a Cut Section as a 2D drawing
Attach a Section View to a Move Activity
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Do It Yourself (1/5)
Ending point
Starting point
Load: R16 DPM Assembly / Project Data / Process / Simulation4
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Do It Yourself (2/5)
Conduct a Sectioning Analysis for the entire engine.
Practice 1
1.
Highlight the 3.5 HP Engine in the ProductList
of the PPR tree.
2.
Activate Sectioning from the Analysis Tools
toolbar.
3.
Rotate the sectioning plane to a horizontal
position at the approximate mid-section of the
engine.
4.
Determine which screen shot best represents
the Cut Section.
OR
A
B
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Do It Yourself (3/5)
Conduct a Sectioning Analysis for the Intake Valve
1.
Activate a sectioning analysis.
2.
Determine which tab of the Sectioning
Definition dialogue box contains the setting
that will produce this result.
Practice 2
A
B
C
D
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Do It Yourself (4/5)
Conduct a Sectioning Analysis for the Cam Shaft and
associate it with the Cam Move Activity.
Practice 4
1.
Select the Cam Shaft as the item
under the Cam Shaft Move Activity.
2.
Activate a sectioning analysis of the
Cam Shaft along the X Axis as
shown.
3.
Name it Cam Shaft Section with
Move Activity. Notice that the section
appears under the Applications Node
on the PPR tree.
4.
Run the simulation. Notice that the
section remains in the original
location.
5.
Return the simulation to the initial
state.
6.
Double click on the Cam Shaft Move
Activity in the PPR Tree. When the
track dialog box opens, select the
Sectioning icon.
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Do It Yourself (5/5)
Conduct a Sectioning Analysis for the Cam Shaft and
associate it with the Cam Move Activity.
Practice 4
6.
When the Assign Sections box appears, highlight
the Cam Shaft Section with Move Activity, and move
it from the Available section to the Assigned
Sections box with the arrow.
7.
Click OK
8.
Run the simulation again and notice that the section
moves with the Cam Shaft.
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Master Exercise – 3.5 HP Engine
3.5 HP Engine (Step 26): Conduct Sectioning Analysis
20 min.
Scope:
In this exercise you will practice using Sectioning Analysis.
Conditions: V5 and DPM Assembly Process Simulation workbench must be open.
Access to the files in R16 DPM Assembly / PROJECT DATA.
In this exercise you will:
Conduct a Sectioning Analysis
Export a Cut Section as a 2D drawing
Attach a Section View to a Move Activity
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Do It Yourself (1/5)
Ending point
Starting point
Load: R16 DPM Assembly / Project Data / Process / Simulation4
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Do It Yourself (2/5)
Conduct a Sectioning Analysis for the entire engine.
Practice 1
1.
Highlight the 3.5 HP Engine in the ProductList
of the PPR tree.
2.
Activate Sectioning from the Analysis Tools
toolbar.
3.
Rotate the sectioning plane to a horizontal
position at the approximate mid-section of the
engine.
4.
Determine which screen shot best represents
the Cut Section.
OR
A
B
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Do It Yourself (3/5)
Conduct a Sectioning Analysis for the Intake Valve
1.
Activate a sectioning analysis.
2.
Determine which tab of the Sectioning
Definition dialogue box contains the setting
that will produce this result.
Practice 2
A
B
C
D
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Do It Yourself (4/5)
Conduct a Sectioning Analysis for the Cam Shaft and
associate it with the Cam Move Activity.
Practice 4
1.
Select the Cam Shaft as the item
under the Cam Shaft Move Activity.
2.
Activate a sectioning analysis of the
Cam Shaft along the X Axis as
shown.
3.
Name it Cam Shaft Section with
Move Activity. Notice that the section
appears under the Applications Node
on the PPR tree.
4.
Run the simulation. Notice that the
section remains in the original
location.
5.
Return the simulation to the initial
state.
6.
Double click on the Cam Shaft Move
Activity in the PPR Tree. When the
track dialog box opens, select the
Sectioning icon.
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Do It Yourself (5/5)
Conduct a Sectioning Analysis for the Cam Shaft and
associate it with the Cam Move Activity.
Practice 4
6.
When the Assign Sections box appears, highlight
the Cam Shaft Section with Move Activity, and move
it from the Available section to the Assigned
Sections box with the arrow.
7.
Click OK
8.
Run the simulation again and notice that the section
moves with the Cam Shaft.
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Determine
Swept
Volume
D
Determine Swept Volume
Export Swept Volume Report
Inst.
Inst.
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Determine
Swept
Volume
5
Analyze the Simulation
About Swept Volume
The Swept Volume functionality permits the generation of graphical representation of the entire
amount of space occupied by an object moving along a trajectory.
A Swept Volume graphical representation provides a 3D view of the trajectory and the
volume of space used around it for every point along the trajectory path.
Swept Volume is useful for checking an assembly path for clashes after a design change has
been made. In this way the user can check the relevant trajectory and be relieved of the
need to run the simulation in order to conduct a collision analysis.
Multiple parts can be part of a Swept volume analysis and can be conducted
separately or in reference to another part of the assembly.
All analyses that are conducted are
stored under the Applications node
of the PPR tree and are exportable.
More about Swept Volume can be found
in the On-Line documentation.
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Determine
Swept
Volume
5
Analyze the Simulation
Swept Volume - Procedure
Swept Volume shows the entire 3D space consumed by a move activity.
1
2
Swept Volume must be computed from a Compiled Simulation.
REMINDER: to compile a simulation:
•
Run the simulation.
•
Return to the beginning.
•
Click on the Compile simulation icon on the Simulation
toolbar.
Open the Swept Volume window by clicking on
the Swept Volume icon on the Analysis
tools toolbar.
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Determine
Swept
Volume
3
Analyze the Simulation
Swept Volume - Procedure
Define the selection by choosing from the drop down list.
3
4
Click on
Preview to
review
results.
Select the products to
sweep. The default is
all products, but
individual or group
selections can be made
with the Control and
Shift keys.
Select the
Reference
products if
desired.
5
Set the filtering
precision.
6
7
Click on Save when satisfied. Navigate to the location
where report results are located and save the file as a
.cgr, .wrl, model, or .stl file.
8
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Determine Swept Volume – Exercise
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Master Exercise – 3.5 HP Engine
3.5 HP Engine (Step 27): Conduct Determine Swept Volume
20 min.
Scope:
In this exercise you will practice using the Swept Volume function.
Conditions: V5 and DPM Assembly Process Simulation workbench must be open.
Access to the files in R16 DPM Assembly / PROJECT DATA
In this exercise you will:
Execute a Swept Volume
Export the results
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Do It Yourself (1/5)
Ending point
Starting point
Load: R16 DPM Assembly / Project Data / Process / Simulation4
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Do It Yourself (2/5)
Determine Swept Volume
1.
Conduct a swept volume on the move activity
of your choice. Practice changing the options.
2.
Determine which image below best represents
the settings in the Swept Volume dialogue box
below.
OR
Practice 1
A
B
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Do It Yourself (3/5)
Determine Swept Volume
Practice 2
1. Which selection must be chosen in order to
carry out a swept volume on the Muffler,
Carburetor, Coil, and Cover Assemblies only?
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Conduct
Measure
Analysis
E
Measure Thickness
Measure Distance Between
Measure Item Properties
Inst.
Inst.
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Conduct
Measure
Analyses
5
Analyze the Simulation
About Measure Analysis
While a simple Distance measurement can be
obtained from the Distance and Band Analysis
function, the Measure function expands
measurement ability to include varieties of
distance measurements, angles, volume, and
thickness.
All analyses that are conducted are
stored under the Applications node
of the PPR tree and are exportable.
More about Measure Analysis can be
found in the On-Line documentation.
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Conduct
Measure
Analyses
3
Analyze the Simulation
Measure Analysis - Procedure
Measurements can be made in various modes.
1
Open a Measure Analysis window by clicking on the Measure Item or
the Measure Between icons on the Analysis tools toolbar.
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Conduct
Measure
Analyses
5
Analyze the Simulation
Measure Analysis - Procedure
Measurements can be made in various modes.
2 Define the type of measurement to be made from either dialog box.
Measure distance
between object
or angles.
Measure distance in
a chain. The
last selected
item becomes
the first
selection in
the next
measure.
Measure in a fan. All subsequent measures
are taken from the first selection.
Measure an item’s
properties.
Measure thickness.
Notice that the graphic to the right changes to reflect the definition type selected. Also notice that
the Selection mode boxes will be active for only for the appropriate number of selections
relevant to the definition type.
Inst.
Inst.
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Conduct
Measure
Analyses
5
Analyze the Simulation
Measure Analysis - Procedure
3
4
Set the Calculation mode.
Exact else approximate
means that the calculation
will give exact results if
possible but display an
approximate measurement
otherwise. The
approximate measurement
will be indicated by ~ in
front of the value.
From the selection mode choose the selection type from the drop
down list. For a Measure Between definition two selections are
required.
5
Click OK and observe
the measurement
results in the
results section of
the dialog box.
6
Activate Keep Measure to show
the value on the screen and
the PPR tree. The value on
the screen can be hidden
with the Hide/Show feature.
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Conduct
Measure
Analyses
5
Analyze the Simulation
Measure Analysis - Procedure
Measure Between example
For a Measure Between
definition two selections are
required.
For this example, the
distance between
the edge of the
cover and the
surface of the spark
plug wire was
examined. Notice
that the selections
are identified as well
as the measurement
result.
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Measure
Analyses
5
Analyze the Simulation
Measure Analysis - Procedure
Measure Thickness example
With Measure Thickness, pay
attention to the direction of
the measurement.
For this example the
thickness of the
edge fillet on the
head assembly was
examined.
Notice that the selection
mode is Thickness
and that the
calculation result is
approximate.
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Measure Analysis - Procedure
5
Measure Item properties example
Conduct
Measure
Analyses
Measurements can be taken by
selecting the item from the PPR
tree as well as visually.
For this example, the entire
engine was examined by
selecting it from the PPR
tree first then opening
Measure Item.
Notice that the Measure Item
has been customized to
include the Volume,
Area, and the
coordinates for the
Center of Gravity.
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