Compliant Modeler brings dimensional analysis to a new level. As the primary tolerance analysis tool for CATIA version 5 and 6, 3DCS and its add-on Compliant Modeler let the user turn their models into virtual prototypes, accurately reflecting assembly processes, material deformation and composite properties.
This lets the user account for forces and how the specific materials of their product will be affected by the forces, such as gravity, heat, welding, clamping and bending.
This presentation shows an example of adding thermal environment and gravity to the rear bumper of an automobile.
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7. When part is released from tooling
Determinant Assembly processes: if the part is supposed to
self-support; will gravity cause undue variation?
Component placement and weight distribution - optimize the
design to account for the weight of the product
Story – car made in Detroit
Car sold in Texas – left on lot
Door wont open
Car built – When released from tooling, gravity is causing sag
How do I determine this ahead of time?
How do I fix this?
Components will deform causing stress or variation not normally accounted for.
Question: If my product is used in different regions under different temperature scenarios,
will it negatively impact my product appearance or performance?
Wouldn’t it be nice to have an answer you can believe in?