Evaluating the potential benefits of converting to model-based definition methods in engineering
- WCU Author/Contributor (non-WCU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Carson B. Pardue (Creator)
- Institution
- Western Carolina University (WCU )
- Web Site: http://library.wcu.edu/
- Advisor
- Martin L. Tanaka
Abstract: Today, the industry continues to advance with the addition of new innovative ideas and concepts, such as improved technological capabilities, adaptive methods through Industry 4.0, and enhanced modeling and design strategies. These innovations and methods would not have been possible without developing drafting and modeling standards and techniques. These laid the foundation for where we are today in industry and design. However, things within the industry are changing, which requires techniques and standards to do the same. Some drafting/modeling processes may take too much time, but there could be a more efficient way of presenting and transferring information. Whether this is through drafting or modeling, the design process can be refined. This research aims to determine if 2D drawings are still needed. It is hypothesized that the 3D CAD model may be used as the master document, replacing the current practice of using a 2D drawing for this purpose. Reasons that this hypothesis may prove to be correct are that specific information from engineering can be transferred more efficiently using the 3D model, having a single language system can make receiving and sending model information much more straightforward, and communicating information digitally can help companies better manage their designs and concepts while keeping everything in a safe, easy-to-find location. To determine if this hypothesis will be effective, case studies will be used to help apply MBD methods in a company. Data from these case studies will then be used to develop the MBD methods further for application to more design processes. If it is determined that the proposed change could increase productivity and transfer the information clearly without confusion, we will determine that the new method could be feasible. If this goal is not achieved, the methods applied must be reworked and reapplied. This process can be repeated until the satisfactory form of the MBD methods has been achieved and applied to a working design process.
Evaluating the potential benefits of converting to model-based definition methods in engineering
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Thesis
- Language: English
- Date: 2024
- Keywords
- Computer Aided Design, Process Improvement, Quality, Technology
- Subjects
- Model-integrated computing
- Manufacturing industries
- Production engineering