Proceedings of the International Conference on
Product Lifecycle Management    PLM'05
Emerging solutions and challenges for Global Networked Enterprise

PLM-SP1, 2005
 
(from Chapter 10: Applications)

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Title: Product Lifecycle Management in Education: Integration of Product Optimization with Manufacturability
  Author(s): Mileta Tomovic
  Address: Purdue University West Lafayette, IN, USA
tomovicm @ purdue.edu
  Reference: PLM-SP1 - 2005 Proceedings,  pp. 575 - 587
  Abstract/
Summary
As Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software tools are becoming increasingly integrated, it is becoming feasible to use them in a design course in order to provide students with opportunity to experience all aspects of product design cycle, from concept design, product optimization, to manufacturability. In the past, teaching a comprehensive hands-on laboratory course on design optimization was virtually impossible because of the complexity of computer codes. However, standardization of commands and file storing formats resulted in seamless data transfer from one software package to another; thus, allowing integration of all facets of design optimization for product manufacturability in a single design course. This paper describes the experience with design optimization course focused on design of cast parts according to their functional requirements, while optimizing shape with respect to structural integrity, and making certain that the part can be successfully manufactured.
 
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