Abstract
The research approach and the case study presented in the paper are oriented towards the convergent use of a parametric modelling algorithm and of an advanced integrated CAD/CAE solution for the optimization of the product engineering design, for reducing the product life cycle environmental impact and for providing sustainability in product development. First of all, a conceptual model for the research framework is proposed, where the use of mathematical models (equations/mathematical relations, etc.) integrated into advanced CAD/CAE design solutions leads to parameterizing of the product structure and obtaining of some product component families (gears, shafts, screws, nuts, bushings, etc.). The presented case study refers to the application of the above outlined solutions for enhancing the design effectiveness and efficiency of 3D product assembly and part models (hereby exemplified for component parts like shafts and gears) for a particular construction of a technological device, using the powerful tools of the integrated product family Creo Parametric (Pro/Engineer) as mechanical design software. Some suitable conclusions are finally presented and some directions of further researches are also included.
Highlights
The case study and the theoretical considerations presented in the paper are part of a wider research approach regarding the optimization of product engineering design by improving the activities efficiency and effectiveness, by embedment of some principles, concepts, strategies, methods like: Parametric modeling for advanced mechanical design, Holistic Design, DfX (Design for eXellence), AD (Axiomatic Design) etc. [4, 5, 6]
A conceptual model for the theoretical research approach has been firstly elaborated and is proposed in Figure 1, where the parametric design principles converge with the use of powerful tools of an advanced engineering CAD/CAE solution toward enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of the product engineering design
We can say that by exploiting the advanced capabilities of parametric design provided by the CAD/CAE software solutions and using some mathematical algorithms/equations necessary to satisfy the final product development requirements, leads to enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of Product Design activities and of Product Development Sustainability
Summary
Customers have become very rigorous about product quality and that is why the manufacturers have begun to develop families of parameterized product models using parametric mechanical design software tools (Creo Parametric, NX, Inventor, etc.), to fully satisfy the customers’ needs, while respecting the quality and the market delivery terms. Parameterized design involves the assignment of some mathematical relationships/equations necessary to satisfy the final product development requirements, to the 3D models from the mechanical design process [1]. Parameterized design represents the generation of the 3D model geometry from the definition of a family of initial parameters or input parameters (mathematical relations, equations, algorithm, etc.) until defining the design of formal relationships between parameters and design elements [2]. The case study and the theoretical considerations presented in the paper are part of a wider research approach regarding the optimization of product engineering design by improving the activities efficiency and effectiveness, by embedment of some principles, concepts, strategies, methods like: Parametric modeling for advanced mechanical design, Holistic Design, DfX (Design for eXellence), AD (Axiomatic Design) etc. [4, 5, 6]
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