Download or read book CAD Data Transfer for Solid Models written by E.G. Schlechtendahl and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-11 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Principal authors: U. Kroszynski, B. Palstr9Sm 1.1 The evolution of concepts and specifications for CAD data exchange The CAD/CAM community has witnessed, during the last decade, the appearance of several specifications as well as proposals for standards which either attempt to cover wider areas or to be more reliable and stable than the others. With the rapid evolution of both hardware and software, the capabilities offered by CAD systems and CAD based application systems are far more advanced than they were only ten years ago, even when they are now based on micro-computers or personal comput ers. The situation with standards, however, is not and cannot be so. In order to be reliable and accepted by a wide community of both vendors and users, a standard has to be sta ble. This implies a life span of at least a decade. This also implies that the standard has to be general and flexible enough to accommodate present as well as expected future developments. 1.1.1 IGES The initial development of concepts for CAD data exchange is strongly influenced by the US Integrated Computer Aided Manufacturing (ICAM) programme, that dealt with the development of methods for data exchange. In September 1979, a subgroup was estab lished with participation of the National Bureau of Standards, the General Electric Com pany, and the Boeing Company. The result of this effort was the Initial Graphics Exchange Specification (IGES) that was published as a NBS report [61] in 1980.
Download or read book Solid Modelling and CAD Systems written by Ian Stroud and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-05-02 with total page 699 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Solid Modelling and CAD Systems gives users an insight into the methods and problems associated with CAD systems. It acts as a bridge between users who learn interfaces without understanding how they work and developers who create systems without understanding the needs of the users. The main feature of Solid Modelling and CAD Systems is a logical analysis of the techniques and basic solid modelling methods used in modern CAD systems. The book goes on to describe, among other subjects: two-dimensional shape definition methods, the command interface and graphics, databases and data exchange, early-phase design, and command files and command structures. Reading Solid Modelling and CAD Systems will help users understand the limitations of the techniques they are using and will enable practitioners to use CAD systems more efficiently. It is a valuable tool for designers, as well as for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students. The exercises it contains allow readers to try out different aspects of the subject matter and the book also includes projects that can be used for teaching purposes.
Download or read book Theory and Practice of Geometric Modeling written by Wolfgang Straßer and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a result of the lectures and discussions during the conference "Theory and Practice of Geometric Modeling". The event has been organized by the Wilhelm-Schickard-Institut fiir Informatik, Universitat Tiibingen and took place at the Heinrich-Fabri-Institut in Blaubeuren from October 3 to 7, 1988. The conference brought together leading experts from academic and industrial research institutions, CAD system developers and experien ced users to exchange their ideas and to discuss new concepts and future directions in geometric modeling. The main intention has been to bridge the gap between theoretical results, performance of existing CAD systems and the real problems of users. The contents is structured in five parts: A Algorithmic Aspects B Surface Intersection, Blending, Ray Tracing C Geometric Tools D Different Representation Schemes in Solid Modeling E Product Modeling in High Level Specifications The material presented in this book reflects the current state of the art in geometric modeling and should therefore be of interest not only to university and industry researchers, but also to system developers and practitioners who wish to keep up to date on recent advances and new concepts in this rapidly expanding field. The editors express their sincere appreciation to the contributing authors, and to the members of the program committee, W. Boehm, J. Hoschek, A. Massabo, H. Nowacki, M. Pratt, J. Rossignac, T. Sederberg and W. Tiller, for their close cooperation and their time and effort that made the conference and this book a success.
Download or read book Advanced Modelling for CAD CAM Systems written by Hans Grabowski and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-11 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reiner Anderl The Advanced Modelling part of the CAD*I project aimed at the development of a new generation of modelling techniques as a basic functionality of future CAD/CAM systems. The methodology and concepts for advanced modelling techniques, their availability in the communication interface of a CAD/CAM system and their influence on internal interfaces in the software architecture of a CAD/CAM system are fundamental results of advanced modelling work. These results form the basis for the development of a new generation of CAD/CAM systems which are called product modelling systems. CAD/CAM systems today mainly support the geometric description of a technical part or its description as a technical drawing. Advanced geometric modelling capabilities deal with parametric design functions embedded into CAD/CAM systems. However, development strategies for future CAD/CAM systems are directed toward the following: 1. The development of product modelling systems and 2. the development of integrated systems based on CAD, CAP (Computer Aided Planning), CAM and other CIM (Computer Integrated Manu facturing) functionalities.
Download or read book Specification of a CAD I Neutral File for Solids written by E.G. Schlechtendahl and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edited for Working Group 2 (WG 2): Cisigraph, Cranfield Institute of Technology, Danmarks Tekniske Hojskole, Kernforschungszentrum Karlsruhe GmbH, NEH Consulting Engineers ApS, Universität Karlsruhe
Download or read book Specification of a CAD I Neutral File for CAD Geometry written by E.G. Schlechtendahl and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1.1 PURPOSE The purpose of this paper is to document the results of Working Group (wireframes), Working Group 2 (solids) ,and Working Group 3 (surfaces) of the ESPRIT project 322 CAD*I (CAD Interfaces). The goal of these working groups is: 1. Develop a neutral file format for transfer of CAD data (curves, surfaces, and solid models) between CAD systems, and from the CAD domain to CAA (computer aided analysis) and CAM (computer aided manufacturing). 2. Develop pre- and post-processors with a number of representative CAD systems for this neutral file format. 3. Develop representative test model files and perform cycle tests and inter-system tests for CAD model transfer. 4. Contribute to the standardization activities in the national standardi zation bodies and in ISO for the establishment of a neutral file format for CAD data. This paper corresponds to a development stage as it was reached on July 6, 1987.
Download or read book Framework for a Structure Oriented Exchange of CAD Data written by Lubomir Krastev and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2004-12-21 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master's Thesis from the year 2002 in the subject Computer Science - Applied, grade: 2,3 (B), Technical University of Berlin (Institute for Machine Tools and Factory Management (IWF)), language: English, abstract: Integration of a CAx (Computer Aided x) system throughout the product life cycle and among different enterprises is a major issue for industrial competitiveness and collaboration. One of the main successful factors for CAx system integration is efficient methodology for EPDE (Engineering Product Data Exchange). Data exchange is the totality of establishing the approach for and the successful achievement of the transfer of data between two distinct CAx systems. Problem Statement: - Why does an exchanged CAD (Computer Aided Design) model lose some modelling properties? – Especially losses such as model tree (design intent) and features. - What reasons influence that phenomenon? - How can these losses be minimized? 2. Review state of the art of exchange strategies The review of exchange strategies is focused on which existing approaches are in use today, which capabilities are supported by them, which deficiencies they have, an understanding of state of the art is a precondition for beginning to deal with of the problem statement. 3. Analysis of modelling capabilities regarding feature modelling and structure representation The analysis begins with a short review of existing feature modelling techniques, which will build up a framework for the analysis process. Three CAD systems are analysed – Pro/Engineering, I-DEAS and UniGraphics. Typical models, with the frequently occurring features, are reviewed depending on the feature modelling method and structural representation. 4. Needs-identification The results of the analysis of modelling capabilities lead to the improvement of new methods and techniques. This defines the essential basis for the building of a concept framework. 5. Requirement definitions - How can the model-tree to be exchanged? - How will the exchanged model-tree act? 6. Outline of the thesis The material is organized in three major sections. The first one, the state of the art, examines the fundamentals of exchange approaches, the current state of scientific and commercial exchange approaches and further related technologies. The second one, presents the current state of feature modelling techniques and analyses of three commercial CAD systems according to feature modelling capabilities and structural representation. The next section, the concept framework, designs a concept framework fitting the requirement definitions.
Download or read book Specification of a CAD I Neutral File for CAD Geometry written by E.G. Schlechtendahl and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ESPRIT Project 322, "CAD Interfaces", has been established to define the most important interfaces in CAD/CAM systems for data exchange, data base, finite element analysis, experimental analysis, and advanced modeling. The definitions of these interfaces are being elaborated in harmony with international standardization efforts in this field. One principal goal of the project is to develop techniques for the exchange of CAD information between CAD systems, and from the CAD domain to CAA (Computer Aided Analysis) and CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing). This volume presents a proposal for a neutral file format for CAD data: curves, surfaces, and solids. The specification is based on a reference schema for CAD data bases and is defined informally with respect to its semantics and formally with respect to its syntax. This volume is a revised edition of "Specification of a CAD*I Neutral File for Solids" Version 3.2. The revision reflects the enhancements which result from the implementation of communication processors in eight different CAD systems and from the practical exchange of solid models between these systems. Due to the close interaction between the CAD*I project and the coming-up international standard STEP this specification also serves as an introduction to the geometry model that will be included in the future international standard.
Download or read book Digital Products written by C. Werner Dankwort and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In addition to the classical needs, competition on the global market requires from industry product innovations: quality, time to market, reduction of costs (Q,T,C). The modern process networks of product development and manufacturing passing the borders of countries and including several companies could not work without an extensive use of information technology. This is going far beyond the former idea of Computer Aided Design. Thus the 3'd Workshop on Current CAx-Problems did not focus on functionalities or methods aiding design like in the first two workshops but on "Digital Products - Living Data is the Future": problems of the virtual simulation of the entire industrial process, starting with the development of a product and covering the complete life cycle. The workshop aimed at bringing together the three groups: industry (mainly automotive manufacturers), system suppliers, and fundamental research. During the workshop, communication between these three groups had to be intensified, and especially also among competing companies of the same branch to pave the way for concerted actions, which are essential for all in the future.
Download or read book Computer Applications in Production and Engineering written by Frank Plonka and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-06-05 with total page 750 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the latter half of the 20th century, forces have conspired to make the human community, at last, global. The easing of tensions between major nations, the expansion of trade to worldwide markets, widespread travel and cultural exchange, pervasive high-speed communications and automation, the explosion of knowledge, the streamlining of business, and the adoption of flexible methods have changed the face of manufacturing itself, and of research and education in manufacturing. The acceptance of the continuous improvement process as a means for organizations to respond quickly and effectively to swings in the global market has led to the demand for individuals educated in a broad range of cultural, organizational, and technical fields and capable of absorbing and adapting required knowledge and training throughout their careers. No longer will manufacturing research and education focus on an industrial sector or follow a national trend, but rather will aim at enabling international teams of companies to cooperate in rapidly designing, prototyping, and manufacturing products. The successful enterprise of the 21st century will be characterized by an organizational structure that efficiently responds to customer demands and changing global circumstances, a corporate culture that empowers employees at all levels and encourages constant communication among related groups, and a technological infrastructure that fully supports process improvement and integration. In changing itself to keep abreast of the broader transformation in manufacturing, the enterprise must look first at its organization and culture, and thereafter at supporting technologies.
Download or read book Medical Modelling written by Richard Bibb and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2014-12-13 with total page 517 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medical modelling and the principles of medical imaging, Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Rapid Prototyping (also known as Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing) are important techniques relating to various disciplines - from biomaterials engineering to surgery. Building on the success of the first edition, Medical Modelling: The application of Advanced Design and Rapid Prototyping techniques in medicine provides readers with a revised edition of the original text, along with key information on innovative imaging techniques, Rapid Prototyping technologies and case studies.Following an overview of medical imaging for Rapid Prototyping, the book goes on to discuss working with medical scan data and techniques for Rapid Prototyping. In this second edition there is an extensive section of peer-reviewed case studies, describing the practical applications of advanced design technologies in surgical, prosthetic, orthotic, dental and research applications. Covers the steps towards rapid prototyping, from conception (modelling) to manufacture (manufacture) Includes a comprehensive case studies section on the practical application of computer-aided design (CAD) and rapid prototyping (RP) Provides an insight into medical imaging for rapid prototyping and working with medical scan data
Download or read book Database and Data Communication Network Systems Three Volume Set written by Cornelius T. Leondes and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2002-07-09 with total page 975 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Database and Data Communication Network Systems examines the utilization of the Internet and Local Area/Wide Area Networks in all areas of human endeavor. This three-volume set covers, among other topics, database systems, data compression, database architecture, data acquisition, asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) and the practical application of these technologies. The international collection of contributors was culled from exhaustive research of over 100,000 related archival and technical journals. This reference will be indispensable to engineering and computer science libraries, research libraries, and telecommunications, networking, and computer companies. It covers a diverse array of topics, including: * Techniques in emerging database system architectures * Techniques and applications in data mining * Object-oriented database systems * Data acquisition on the WWW during heavy client/server traffic periods * Information exploration on the WWW * Education and training in multimedia database systems * Data structure techniques in rapid prototyping and manufacturing * Wireless ATM in data networks for mobile systems * Applications in corporate finance * Scientific data visualization * Data compression and information retrieval * Techniques in medical systems, intensive care units
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science written by Allen Kent and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2000-12-21 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This encyclopaedia of library and information science explores business information visualization. It offers guidance for research and practice to Virtual Reality Modelling Language (VRML).
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Download or read book Sharing CIM Solutions written by Jørgen K. H. Knudsen and published by IOS Press. This book was released on 1994 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work is the result of the proceedings of the 10th Annual Conference '94: ESPRIT CIM-Europe. It reports on the results in development and implementation of CIM technologies. The key technologies which are being developed, and the results emerging from the collaborative projects, have contributed to the establishment of an integrative approach to manufacturing problems which embraces engineering, logistics, process automation, business functions, organizational and environmental concerns.
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