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Virtual Prototyping (VP) technology has been studied in mechanical dynamic simulation. Aim to fit competitive market demand on auto-body R&D, this paper firstly introduces this engineering innovation to complex auto-body sheet metal assembly simulation. A VP modeling for it is presented which contains five sub-models. Firstly, it includes assembly hierarchy model, representing how those sub-assemblies are put together from different assembly level. The second is assembly behavior model that represents exclusive properties of sheet metal assembly. The third is assembly variation model describing the assembly variation. The fourth is assembly environment model, stating the real body-shop situation and finally, a data management system supporting the design data integration and collaboration. In our primary research practice, the virtual prototyping can support auto-body design and manufacturing in a cost-effective and time-reduced way.
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Zhu, W., Lai, X., Lin, Z. (2004). Research of Virtual Prototyping for Auto-Body Sheet Metal Assembly. In: Yan, XT., Jiang, CY., Juster, N.P. (eds) Perspectives from Europe and Asia on Engineering Design and Manufacture. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-2212-8_3
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