Dimensional control systems has partnered with siemens to fully integrate 3dcs variation analyst software into siemens nx software troy, mi, october xx, 2016 dimensional control systems is announcing the full production release of 3dcs for nx software, a fully integrated tolerance and variation analysis software. The dual tolerance is used to vary a point that is shared by two surfaces, in two directions, so that its component of variation in each direction has the specified distribution. It is generally recommended to place a 3dcs tolerance in the part containing the points to be toleranced. The leading variation analysis solution the what 3dcs variation analyst caa v5 based is an integrated solution for catia v5. Pdf modeling and simulation of variational rigid and compliant. A dimensional variation analysis model is a simulation of an assembly. The partnership will allow largescale 3dcs analyses to be run in parallel in the cloud, freeing up local resources and speeding up tolerance analyses. Intro to fea and tolerance analysis 3dcs fea compliant. Dimensional control systems is announcing the full production release of 3dcs for nx software, a fully integrated tolerance and variation analysis software for nx, the flagship computeraided design, manufacturing and engineering cadcamcae solution from siemens product lifecycle management plm software business. Using rss and excel, tolerances can be calculated as a stackup to determine the range of variation. Under consideration of joining and assembly processes, manufacturing processes can be visualized and examined with the target.
These can be input in a variety of ways, from cadbased pmi to selecting from an applicable feature or pointbased options in 3dcs. Despite their importance as tools for tolerance analysis and synthesis of rigid part. The tolerance can be used to apply a composite tolerance, profile tolerance, position tolerance or a size tolerance for a hole or pin, and a torus feature. Read the article to learn how 3dcs was applied at peterbilt truck. Dcs conference workshops tolerance analysis tutorials. Solidworks integrated manufacturing simulation software 3dcs variation analyst. Solidworks tolerance analysis 3dcs variation analyst for. A closedloop variation analysis process enables engineers to correlate the theoretical tolerance analysis results produced during simulation to the actual asbuilt results determined at other stages of the quality process. Creo tolerance analysis 3dcs variation analyst for creo. The hlm level correlates to the accuracy of the sensitivity analysis higher numbers are typically more accurate but require more computation time and 3 is typical. The two workshops were given at the dcs global technology conference. Some of the more common feature control frames that can be represented by dual tolerance are.
Features can also be simulated to represent form, orientation or position, based on the setting in the mode list. Complete your tolerance and variation analysis, optimize tolerances, simulate. Catia 3dcs tolerance analysis catia v6 siemens nx 3dcs creo ptc creo press release. Tolerance analysis software fully integrated into solidworks cad platform. Pdf on jan 1, 2009, pasquale franciosa and others published modeling and. Understanding the difference between 1d vs 2d vs 3d vs worst case tolerance analysis, and how you may become misled. It is commonly used when gap and flush can be checked with a common point. Tolerance analysis fully integrated into solidworks cad. In addition, a variation analysis simulation helps to determine the key contributors to that variation.
This addon accounts for deformation in parts and assemblies from force, gravity, heat, clamping, welding, springback and other effects. Dimensional control systems has partnered with siemens to fully integrate 3dcs variation analyst software into siemens nx software may 10, 2017 dimensional control systems is announcing the full production release of 3dcs for nx software, a fully integrated tolerance and variation analysis software for nx, the flagship computer. Fully integrated into your cad platform, 3dcs empowers engineers to. A walkthrough on applying fea to your tolerance analysis 3dcs fea compliant modeler is an addon module for 3dcs software allowing the incorporation of finite element analysis. Sign up for the dcs newsletter to get once a month updates on articles, events and webinars. Siemens nx integrated tolerance analysis 3dcs variation. Select the tolerance icon from the model creation toolbar and then select the part in the tree window in which you would like to create, modify, or delete the tolerance. From the 1st part of the performance improvement webinar series, this video set showcases these tips in siemens nx cad platform. It empowers manufacturers to prevent build problems by quickly evaluating part tolerances, assembly tooling and sequencing.
Fully integrated into your cad platform, 3dcs empowers engineers to get real insight into their designs. Download peterbilt 3dcs tolerance analysis case study. Dcs will never share your information with a third party or add you to a mailing list without permission. This blog delivers tips on using dcs solutions, guides and information about manufacturing quality improvement, industry 4. Dcs blog discusses tolerance analysis technology and cad analysis, as well as spc tools for use in manufacturing. A tolerance list dialog box listing existing tolerances and different tolerance types to. In order to improve the chances of success, data and analysis can be brought to bear to demonstrate that tighter or looser tolerances are not just possible, but improve cost, quality or both. Todays culture in tolerance analysis blocks real benefits.
Tolerance analysis fully integrated into dassault systemes catia v5 cad software. Engineering talk dcss blog about tolerance analysis. Cad neutral tolerance analysis 3dcs variation analyst multicad. This will open the entity dialog, allowing the user to make necessary changes. Download free articles and brochures for dcs software including tolerance analysis, variation analysis, catia, creo, nx, fea, qdm, and 3dcs addon modules. Integrated in dassault systemes catia, siemens nx and ptc creo cad, 3dcs works within your cad environment to help your team improve designs and reduce costs. Explaining what a tolerance analysis model is, what goes into it, what results and outputs you receive from it.
To modify a size tolerance double click on the tolerance s name in the 3dcs model tree. Complete your tolerance and variation analysis, optimize tolerances, simulate assembly, test tolerance values, and all within catia. Before you can begin getting results from your tolerance analysis software, you have to first build a variation analysis model. Many suppliers customers are stubborn or used to using certain tolerances based previous experience. New version of 3dcs statistical tolerance analysis. Altairs hyperworks partner alliance continues to grow, adding. The 3dcs variation analyst suite supports the realistic analysis and simulation of virtual prototypes in terms of their functional safety. The companys product, 3dcs variation analyst multicad 3dcs multicad, performs tolerance analysis, predicting the amount of variation inherent in designs. These can be input in a variety of ways, from cadbased pmi to selecting from. For more information, here is a great article in mcad cafe on the above subject. Cad neutral tolerance analysis work with any cad system. Dcs releases 3dcs for nx, tolerance analysis software. Creo tolerance analysis 3dcs variation analyst for creo by dimensional control systems.
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