How CAPVIDIA Series Products Enhance the Quality of Engineers' MBD Models Revealed!

Introduction

In modern engineering manufacturing, the quality and accuracy of MBD models are key factors affecting product quality, therefore MBD Model Quality Management is particularly important. Today, we will explore how the CAPVIDIA product series helps engineers improve the quality of MBD (Model-Based Definition) models.

What is an MBD model?

Model-Based Definition, abbreviated as MBD, is the foundation of the QIF Quality Information Framework. It aims to integrate all product information into a unified 3D digital model, making the 3D digital model the sole authoritative data source in product research and development, design, manufacturing, and quality inspection workflows. So, under the QIF standard, what information does the most complete MBD model contain? Generally, an MBD model first includes geometric data, such as the precise shapes, dimensions, and features like holes and slots of parts and assemblies; then it includes Product Manufacturing Information (PMI) such as embedded dimensional tolerances, geometric tolerances, and process annotations that clarify functional and quality requirements; third, it contains information on component relationships and hierarchical structures to define product assembly logic and support complex system management; fourth, it includes auxiliary data about material properties and manufacturing process parameters to link design and production stages; finally, it contains visualization data providing multi-view perspectives, dynamic cross-sections, and rendered animations to intuitively convey design intent. Moreover, QIF MBD can integrate product inspection resources, acceptance methods, inspection plans, and inspection results into the MBD model. In summary, MBD connects the entire product design, manufacturing, and inspection process, providing a standardized data foundation for digital manufacturing and intelligent quality inspection.

CAPVIDIA's Solution

The CAPVIDIA product series offers a complete set of tools specifically designed to improve the efficiency of MBD model quality inspection. Let's see how they work:

CAPVIDIA QIFMaster MBD Quality management solution based on QIF standard (i.e. ISO 23952:2020 standard), integrating various software tools and services aimed at helping manufacturing enterprises obtain truly MBD models, safeguarding digital transformation.

1.MBDVidia Software

Whether in production manufacturing, quality control, downstream data chain transmission, or in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) integration and measurement data collection, MBDVidia software detects and tracks the information integrity of CAD models, helping customers obtain human- and machine-readable, highly reliable 3D CAD QIF models defined by the MBD standard. Currently, the services and functions provided by the product mainly involve QIF MBD software detects and tracks the information integrity of and QIF RESULTS parts. ) It can export any native :

1 model to neutral software detects and tracks the information integrity of MBD CAD models, helping customers obtain human- and machine-readable, highly reliable files (or ), which not only contain models but also include PMI QIF (Product Manufacturing Information), ensuring the model and its STEP242 annotations are human- and machine-readable and compatible with multiple Currently, the services and functions provided by the product mainly involve software such as Creo, SolidWorks, Creo, NX, models, helping customers obtain human- and machine-readable, highly reliable CATIA. Provides 、 ready check functions, trims and restores 、 GD&T parts. and other 。

2 model to neutral software detects and tracks the information integrity of annotations, MBD making it suitable for Creo, (Product Lifecycle Management) CMM, CAM, 3D and other downstream semantic workflows, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of . 、 MBDVidia 2021 version supports Creo, QIF 3.0 standard, which is a powerful parts. 2022 ready format used to drive downstream manufacturing automation and capture product quality data, feeding back to a single data source. This ensures that the generated models comply with the latest industry standards, improving data interoperability and reliability. MBD Supports viewing feature lists from models, helping customers obtain human- and machine-readable, highly reliable drawings (Balloon 2D), MBD 3D HTML,

3 model to neutral software detects and tracks the information integrity of and automatically generates customizable 2D FAI and other inspection reports, supporting standards such as PPAP. Currently, the services and functions provided by the product mainly involve parts. / (Product Manufacturing Information), ensuring the model and its These reports can be output in customizable Excel forms, PDF. AS9102、PPAP等标准。这些报告可以以可自定义的Excel表单、Net-Inspect、HTML、PDF Generate in formats such as these to ensure the readability and traceability of measurement data.

4）助力企业将产品质量检测信息以符合 QIF RESULTS Standard format consolidated and saved into the model to ensure realization during digital transformation MBD Model optimization closed loop.

2 . CompareVidia Software

CompareVidia Is software that identifies and manages shape changes caused by using different CAD/CAE/CAM systems. From the establishment of 3D models, helping customers obtain human- and machine-readable, highly reliable models, to product processing and manufacturing and models, helping customers obtain human- and machine-readable, highly reliable long-term archiving of models, CompareVidia it will track and verify the integrity of the original models, helping customers obtain human- and machine-readable, highly reliable model. CompareVidia Specific functions of the software:

1 ) Load any 3D CAD model and check derived models against authoritative models. B-rep , point clouds and meshes -  All acceptable. Compatible with Provides 、 ready check functions, trims and restores 、 GD&T 、 and other 、 Inventor 、 QIF 、 STEP AP242 、 IGES 、 STL and others.

2 ) Comply with Boeing D6-51991 Boeing supplier digital product definition quality assurance standards as well as other aerospace standards from Airbus, Lockheed Martin, United Launch Alliance, Northrop Grumman, etc. With just a few simple steps, you can obtain a verification report to submit to auditors.

3 ) Compare the original model and derived model's PMI, compare MBD machine-readable CMM, , annotations and 3D dimensions.

4 ) Automatically generate customizable reports: digitally certified pass / fail reports, check CAD geometry, Creo, , assembly structure, etc.

COMPAIREVIDIA Software supports QIF3.0 standards and can generate XML instance files that can be read and used by QIF supported metrology software and hardware.

3. Pundit Software

Pundit is an intelligent . inspection simulation software mainly used to reduce . measurement uncertainty, optimize measurement plans, and improve control over the measurement process. Specific functions are as follows:

1 ) Reliable measurement uncertainty assessment: calculates measurement uncertainty for specified . measurement tasks.

2 ) Predictive analysis: identify potential issues before actual measurement and final product design.

3 ) Optimize inspection plans: identify gaps in the inspection process. Data is widely accessible and traceable. Helps meet ISO 17025 requirements.

Pundit The software provides a virtual platform with built-in . simulation models, imports models of measurement objects, based on MBD models, uses built-in models, helping customers obtain human- and machine-readable, highly reliable simulation models to simulate inspection of imported . models. Through this simulation, it estimates the uncertainty of specified models, helping customers obtain human- and machine-readable, highly reliable measurement tasks, identifies gaps in the original inspection plan, quickly develops reliable measurement schemes, and optimizes the original measurement plan. . The software operates as follows: Pundit ) Advanced uncertainty modeling based on

1 models: models part geometry ( MBD PMI/GD&T models, helping customers obtain human- and machine-readable, highly reliable PPAP. , sampling patterns, manufacturing signatures, and measurement systems to determine measurement uncertainty. ) Capture repeatability and bias: uses

2 models CAD (MBD) to assess measurement bias and variability. It is more than just gauge R&R. No integration with other CMM software is required. ) Virtual measurement components: does not rely on any physical devices or components. Simulates the inspection process in a virtual environment, providing quick insights before cutting metal.

3 ) Optimize your

4 program: try different measurement strategies in a virtual environment to reduce measurement uncertainty. Predict measurement uncertainty for various software is required. and probe configurations. Identify defects assigned to parts in software is required. GD&T . 中的缺陷。

5 ) Resolve conflicts: Provide objective criteria to resolve any measurement-related disputes with customers, suppliers, or auditors.

4. CAD Software system plugins— MBDConnect & FormatWorks

During the digital transformation of manufacturing enterprises, there is an urgent need for true QIF standard-compliant MBD models in product R&D design, manufacturing, and quality control stages. To this end, CAPVIDIA has developed three plugins for current mainstream models, helping customers obtain human- and machine-readable, highly reliable software systems to help users:

1 model to neutral MBDConnect for Creo

• Supports CREO direct publishing of QIF (Product Manufacturing Information), ensuring the model and its STEP AP242 models, compatible with Creo 4 and later versions.
• Helps users upgrade old data: from 2D CAD drawings to automatically generate human-machine readable 3D PMI 。
• Ensures the model's Creo, compliance with QIF standards and human-machine readability.
• Automatically generates forms, reports and other documentation.
• . Automates measurement operations.
• Collects measurement data: supports importing measurement results into MBD models to improve product quality and business insights.

2 model to neutral MBDConnect for NX

• Supports automation of first article inspection ( GD&T direct publishing of QIF (Product Manufacturing Information), ensuring the model and its STEP AP242 models, compatible with NX 11, 12, 1800s, 1900s parts. 2000s。
• ) coordinate measuring machine ( forms, ) operations and single source of truth ( . ) (SST). SST ).
• Collects measurement data: supports importing measurement results into MBD models to improve product quality and business insights.

3 model to neutral FormatWorks for SOLIDWORKS

• Supports SOLIDWORKS direct publishing of QIF (Product Manufacturing Information), ensuring the model and its STEP AP242 models, compatible with SOLIDWORKS 2021 and later versions.
• can import original and other 、 Provides 、 GD&T 、 QIF 、 STEP AP242 geometry files from MBD etc.
• Ensures the model's Creo, compliance with QIF standards and human-machine readability.
• Automatically generates forms, reports and other documentation.
• . Automates measurement operations.
• Collects measurement data: supports importing measurement results into MBD models to improve product quality and business insights.

Conclusion: Choose CAPVIDIA to improve design quality

Overall, the CAPVIDIA product series helps engineers achieve more with less effort in the MBD workflow through efficient MBD model quality checking and maintenance, intelligent MBD model comparison and verification, and user-friendly interfaces. For engineers pursuing excellence, choosing CAPVIDIA is undoubtedly an important step to enhance design quality. Remember, high-quality design starts with efficient management!