A database for finite element models and related data is developed and incorporated into a prototype system for integration of non-linear finite element codes with a product design system. In the prototype system, the database is used as a link for integrating commercial, public domain as well as in-house codes. In the present system, the public domain finite element codes NIKE2D, NIKE3D, DYNA2D, DYNA3D and TOPAZ2D are integrated with the CIM-system I-DEAS. The prototype system is primarily intended as a platform in research projects for development of integrated environments tuned for simulations of specific manufacturing processes such as quenching, welding, hot rolling, metal powder compaction and hot isostatic pressing
Godkänd; 1995; 20070112 (cira)