Iljin Electric. Power transmission equipment manufacturer improves design capability through standardization of design processes

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1 Energy and utilities Product saves development time and costs with Business challenges Limitations of 2D design Difficulty in delivering electrical design data accurately to the structural design team Frequent design changes resulting in reduced efficiency and productivity Difficulty in verifying prototype features Keys to success Introduce for 3D design Enhance designers capabilities through customized training Utilize continuous consulting support from Siemens PLM Software Results Established effective design collaboration process Set up parts library for design standardization and conformity Reduced labor costs by 20 percent Improved productivity by more than 30 percent Power transmission equipment manufacturer improves design capability through standardization of design processes Total solutions for power transmission and distribution Established in 1968, has served various fields of industry. Beginning as a supplier of non-ferrous metals, the company expanded into the production of power transmission and distribution equipment, including transformers, gasinsulated switchgear, extra-high-voltage cables, and copper wire and electrical components. has a history of developing most of its new products using self-developed technologies. The company has also accelerated development of smart electrical grids and eco-friendly power equipment, which are drivers of future growth. s employees are fueled by the belief that electrical energy is a driving force of economic progress and an essential commodity for daily life. Stable power supply networks are in an explosive demand in the emerging markets as the demand for power has recently soared around the world. As South Korea s only dedicated heavy electrical equipment manufacturer, provides total electrical grid solutions and is recognized internationally for its technology.

2 Currently, is concentrating on increasing the export portion of its sales by providing turnkey engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) solutions for power generation, transmission and distribution. Since entering the export market in early 2000 (mainly in Western Europe and North America), has been aggressively building networks overseas, capitalizing on the rapidly growing demand for electricity in emerging markets. As a result, the company has successfully advanced into more than 80 countries around the world. Limitations of 2D design In the past, was experiencing difficulties using a 2D design system that did not adequately support collaboration between design and production processes. The company needed a system that could efficiently deliver electrical design data to its structural design team. Accomplishing these goals was difficult in the 2D design environment. Moreover, many revisions were made in 2D, which caused delays in the release of drawings required for mass production and ultimately hindered the delivery schedule. At construction sites, workers had to print out poor-quality 2D drawings with low legibility. The low-quality drawings frequently had to be reconverted and reissued, compromising efficiency. If design changes were made on site, they were not reflected in the actual design data. With, we have increased work efficiency by more than 30 percent compared to traditional design systems.

3 Parts lists and bills of material (BOMs) were delivered to the production team separately from the drawings, in the form of spreadsheet files. The data was entered into the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system separately, which involved a lot of duplication of work. Employees didn t understand the system very well. In addition, there was no dedicated department or staff for problem-solving and systematic management. Moving to 3D To resolve the problems with 2D-based design, first adopted computer-aided design (CAD) software, but the company was not able to use the tool efficiently or link it to other systems. Most of all, it did not have the technology to convert legacy 2D design data to 3D. turned to Siemens PLM Software to analyze the company s data and processes, and also deployed Solid Edge software to its production sites. For global market competitiveness, the company wanted to improve the quality of transformer designs and the visibility of the data. To accomplish this, Iljin Electric created created a process that enables design collaboration through and established a library of data for design standardization and consistency. Siemens PLM Software also created custom automation programs for using the application programming interface (API). The custom programs use electrical calculation formulas and variables to automatically create 3D models and drawings of structures. In addition, standardized templates for 3D designs and 2D drawings achieve design modularization that accelerates the process. Support and training Siemens PLM Software offered training customized for 2D designers, and helped enhance the capabilities of the designers by conducting step-by-step testing to check their improvement. Siemens also provided on- and offline support to respond to the real-time voice of the customer (VOC). Through remote systems, Siemens PLM Software personnel accessed the users computers to solve problems online, and frequently made visits for on-site support. Improving productivity and efficiency using With the introduction of, Iljin Electric established a basis for design and production of standardized equipment. In the past, if the designs were changed, the modifications often caused problems in provides intuitive interference checking that has helped to solve problems that were difficult with 2D.

4 the individual modules of power transmission and distribution systems. Using Solid Edge with standardized designs, products can be released with high precision even when modifications are made. With design templates, any design engineer using can produce models and drawings for mass production. The company also built a variables library for 3D design that enables streamlined design and production. The pace of design has doubled compared to the 2D-based process, and accuracy of design production has also increased. values the specialized large assembly design tools of, which can easily accommodate massive projects, and deliver direct clearance and interference analysis that helps detect and correct errors. With complete 3D models of fullsized products, engineers can easily identify problems before production. provides intuitive interference checking that has helped to solve problems that were difficult with 2D, says, manager of the transformer division at. With the 3D models created using Solid Edge, the entire production process can be readily visualized and understood, resulting in synergies that improve product quality. also improved the readability of 2D drawings by including 3D isometric views that support faster comprehension. also used to create manufacturing bills of material (MBOMs) that improve transformer production efficiency and accuracy. We have reduced production errors on site to less than five percent, Hong says. With the intuitive user interface of, s engineers quickly became proficient in the use of the software. also supports multiple CAD and neutral data interchange file formats that enhance compatibility with We have reduced production errors on site to less than five percent.

5 Solutions/Services Customer s primary business manufactures and constructs power transmission and distribution equipment. Client location Galsan-myeon, Chungnam South Korea other systems. s engineers also use XpresRoute tools to design piping systems within 3D models of transformers. s design labor costs have been reduced by more than 20 percent and work efficiency has improved significantly. With, we have increased work efficiency by more than 30 percent compared to traditional design systems, says Hong. Looking to the future At present, is updating the library with high-capacity transformer designs, and using to extend the range of the company s transformer product line, making extensive use of the automated application of electrical calculation formulas. In addition, the company is in the process of developing 3D model data to establish a cost estimation system. It is also considering introduction of Teamcenter software for data management in the circuit breaker and wire divisions. Siemens PLM Software Americas Europe +44 (0) Asia-Pacific Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. Siemens, the Siemens logo and SIMATIC IT are registered trademarks of Siemens AG. Camstar, D-Cubed, Femap, Fibersim, Geolus, GO PLM, I-deas, JT, NX, Omneo, Parasolid, Simcenter,, Syncrofit, Teamcenter and Tecnomatix are trademarks or registered trademarks of Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and in other countries. All other trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks belong to their respective holders A8 11/17 A