Improved workflow makes it easy to shift between CAD models, CAE models and results.
Altair has just released an updated workflow for HyperWorks that is targeting aerospace engineers. The workflow tools are intended to improve the software’s usability while building concept designs and finite element models (FEMs), performing stress analysis and post-processing results, and creating certification reports.
HyperMesh 14.0 offers engineers a workflow where they can build a concept model move onto global load models and then get into the detailed global FEM (GFEM) and detailed FEM (DFEM). The workflow is based on CAE Master Model Organization and is designed to make it easy to share information between the models as well as other common industry tools like product lifecycle management (PLM), product data management (PDM) and CAD systems.
For instance, using Master Model, teams can work on sub–assemblies that can then be integrated into the global master model. If there is more than one design being considered for a part, then configuration management can also be built into the global master model.
“This release will allow aerospace stress analysts to do their tasks in a much more efficient manner,” said Dr. Robert Yancey, Altair vice president of Aerospace. “We really focused on understanding the desired workflows and creating an environment to easily move between CAD models, CAE models, results, and external tools such as Microsoft Excel. We look forward to working with our aerospace customers to help them implement their workflows in the streamlined HyperWorks environment.”
In the aerospace industry, there are a lot of engineers working on optimizing many parts for one global design. Any tool that promises to reduce that workflow, and improve the collaboration and interoperability of models is sure to save engineers a lot of time. And considering the aforementioned large production team, saving five minutes a day for each engineer can quickly add up to significant reductions in a plane’s time to market.
For more on HyperWorks, read: HyperWorks 14.0 Simulates Bigger Models Faster.
