HyperMesh and Teamcenter Integration Using Standard PLMXML Interface

HyperMesh and Teamcenter Integration Using Standard Interface Stephen Boot and Zoran Petrovic October 2011 2011. Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. All rights reserved 2009. Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. All rights reserved.

Presentation Overview 1. Why use Teamcenter Process Data Management for Simulation 2. Structured Data 3. Hypemesh Integrated with Teamcenter 4. Structured Data in Hypermesh 5. Engineering Properties Form (Intelligent Data) 6. Supplier Integration Use case 7. Backbone 1. characteristics 2. Package Architecture 3. Bidirectional exchange 4. Supplier Integration Use case 8. Solution Elements 1. Details 2. Process Flow 9. Example Use Case Demonstration 10. Conclusions 2009. Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. All rights reserved.

Why use Teamcenter Process data Management for Simulation Traceability What version of the cad part was used? Where did that load case come from? What solver did you use? Architecture for automation Controlled data format Controlled data location Controlled data names Controlled Quality Standardise Process workflow Improved repeatability Improved quality Shared workload Promote Team working Communicate Status Reduce risk 2009. Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. All rights reserved.

Structured Data Shows where data comes from in a Model Shows relationships between data Shows how data is catalogued or classified Shows the context of data Shows the completeness and status of a Model Visual representation of complex interactions Includes Metadata from forms i.e. Engineering Properties 2009. Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. All rights reserved.

Hypermesh Integrated with Teamcenter Teamcenter - World Class PLM Intelligent Structures Intelligent Relationships Intelligent Data Workflows Data source and Classification Data delivery on time and to standard Consistent inputs for automation Hypermesh World Class CAE Tool Solid Geometry Modelling Shell Meshing Model Morphing Detailed Model Setup Surface Geometry Modelling Solid Mesh Generation Automatic mid-surface generation Batch Meshing 2009. Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. All rights reserved.

Structured Data in Hypermesh Interactions with Hypermesh using structured data Automation of Complex Situations The pre processor can recognise what actions need to be taken for a given component Data in context means that when we mesh component we understand what it connects to where we need to make connections Engineering properties are mastered in one place, and not lost in translation 2009. Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. All rights reserved.

Engineering Properties Form (Intelligent Data) Engineering properties = Metadata for the related CAE Model Item Exchanged with Hypermesh to assist with definition or process 2009. Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. All rights reserved.

characteristics Open Schemas are published on internet http://www.plm.automation.siemens.com/en_sg/products/open/plmxml/schem as.shtml Freely downloaded and used for collaborative applications Lightweight By design an efficient, effective and lightweight embodiment of structured product data Geared towards moving essential information between PLM processes. Extensible/Flexible Allows additional data to be transported simply by building on the published schemas Enables adopters to describe in extended schemas data that may be highly specialized or commercially sensitive Possible to transport as much of a data model as is required without breaking away from the core of PLM XML. 2009. Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. All rights reserved.

Supplier Integration use Case Kobbefjord Greenland Headquarter Teamcenter Server TCSim Tools Package TCSim Tools Ushuaia Argentina Offshore Team 1 No Teamcenter 2009. Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. All rights reserved.

Bidirectional exchange Teamcenter supplies:- Geometry data (CAD) Hypermesh files Hierarchy Structure Engineering properties Component orientations Connections 2009. Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. All rights reserved.

Bidirectional exchange Teamcenter supplies:- Geometry data (CAD) Hypermesh files Hierarchy Structure Engineering properties Component orientations Connections Hypermesh Returns:- Hypermesh files (Meshes) Engineering properties Connections 2009. Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. All rights reserved.

Environment Process Configuration TC HM HM HM Script TC Solution Elements Teamcenter Data Model Transfer Mode Hypermesh Mapping Table Export Import CAD Translation Export Post Operations Import Teamcenter File Working Directory Hypermesh 2009. Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. All rights reserved.

Solution Elements Details Configuration -Only one Transfer Mode for all use cases. - The Hypermesh Mapping Table is a configuration file available in the Hypermesh directory. This file is common to all sites and can only be modified by the administrator. Process - The user is able to start manually each process independently either from Teamcenter or from the working directory. - The same process is applied for all use cases. - The Hypermesh- Import and Hypermesh-CAD Translation processes may be considered as one unique process Environment - The Working Directory is the temporary location where Teamcenter and Hypermesh are exchanging the files. - The File exported by Teamcenter is overwritten by Hypermesh at the Hypermesh- Export process after a copy of the original file has been created. 2009. Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. All rights reserved.

Environment Process Configuration TC HM HM HM Script TC Solution Elements Teamcenter - Export Teamcenter Data Model Transfer Mode Hypermesh Mapping Table Export Import CAD Translation Export Post Operations Import Teamcenter File Working Directory Hypermesh 2009. Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. All rights reserved.

Environment Process Configuration TC HM HM HM Script TC Solution Elements Hypermesh - Import Teamcenter Data Model Transfer Mode Hypermesh Mapping Table Export Import CAD Translation Export Post Operations Import Teamcenter File Working Directory Hypermesh 2009. Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. All rights reserved.

Environment Process Configuration TC HM HM HM Script TC Solution Elements Hypermesh - CAD Translation Teamcenter Data Model Transfer Mode Hypermesh Mapping Table Export Import CAD Translation Export Post Operations Import Teamcenter File Working Directory Hypermesh 2009. Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. All rights reserved.

Environment Process Configuration TC HM HM HM Script TC Solution Elements Hypermesh - Export Teamcenter Data Model Transfer Mode Hypermesh Mapping Table Export Import CAD Translation Export Post Operations Import Teamcenter File Working Directory Hypermesh 2009. Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. All rights reserved.

Environment Process Configuration TC HM HM HM Script TC Solution Elements Script - Post Operations Teamcenter Data Model Transfer Mode Hypermesh Mapping Table Export Import CAD Translation Export Post Operations Import Teamcenter File Working Directory Hypermesh 2009. Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. All rights reserved.

Environment Process Configuration TC HM HM HM Script TC Solution Elements Teamcenter Import Teamcenter Data Model Transfer Mode Hypermesh Mapping Table Export Import CAD Translation Export Post Operations Import Teamcenter File Working Directory Hypermesh 2009. Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. All rights reserved.

Conclusion Intelligent Data Delivered with structure and relationships CAE Data in context Feeds Intelligent Process Leads to efficient Automation Presents user with Focused Interactions Removes Non value add activities from the user s time = Intelligent Working 2009. Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. All rights reserved.