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NX CAE

A Modern Simulation Environment

Industrial Machinery and Heavy Equipment

Unrestricted © Siemens AG 2014 All rights reserved.

Siemens PLM Software

Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment Engineering

Balancing Product Requirements

Cost ComfortDurability Regulations

Fuel

Economy

Payload

MaximizationPerformance Configurability



Simulation Trends

Earlier and faster iterations

More complex phenomena

Larger models, systems

Increasing amounts of data



Simulation Challenges Today

Complex Workflows

HVAC

Analysis

Structural Analysis

Underhood Cooling AnalysisRadiator Analysis

Heat Transfer Analysis

Suspension Analysis

Acoustics Analysis

3D Master Model

Geometry

Analysis Data

Durability Analysis



People

• Expert analysts

Simulation

Data

• Work in progress

• Variants

Simulation Today

Lack of a Cohesive Environment

Simulation

Processes

• Capture

• Re-use

Simulation

Software

• Various pre/post tools

• Many solvers



Evolution of the Role of CAE

Modern Simulation Environments

“CAE is evolving from being a set of

‘black box tools’ for highly

specialized individuals toward a

group productivity environment

that delivers strategic competitive

advantages to the business by

supporting simulation-driven design.”



People:

• Expert analysts

Simulation

Data


• Variants

Modern CAE Environment

Delivering Competitive Advantages

Simulation

Processes

• Capture

• Re-use

Modern

Simulation

Environment

People

• Expert analysts

• Designers /

Design

Engineers



People

• Expert analysts

• Designers /

Design

Engineers

Simulation

Data


• Variants

Modern CAE Environment

Delivering Competitive Advantages

Simulation

Processes

• Capture

• Re-use

SPM

KBE

Modern

Simulation

Environment

Smarter

Decisions

Training

Support

SDM



Elements of a Modern Simulation Environment

Integrated Modeling and Solutions

Multi-Discipline Simulation and Optimization

System Level Modeling and Simulation

Simulation Data and Process Management



Simulation Trends

Earlier and faster iterations

More complex phenomena

Larger models, systems

Increasing amounts of data







NX CAE


Data Management & Automation Simulation Driven Design

Flow

Optimization

MultiphysicsMotion

StructuralSimulation Modeling Thermal



Designer

Embedded in NX CAD

Simulation wizards

Part validation

Stress & vibration

Guided process

NX Nastran solver

Design Engineer

Embedded in NX CAD

Part / assembly validation

Statics / modal / thermal

Motion analysis

Clearance & interference

NX Nastran solver

Expert Analyst

Works with Non-NX geometry

Modern, role-based interface

Superior geometry editing

Powerful FE modeling tools

Linear, dynamics, non-linear,

thermal, flow, motion,

optimization, multiphysics

NX Nastran + Multiple solver

environments

Problem Complexity

User

Scalable Simulation Capabilities

For all User Levels



Global NX CAE Customers

Adige Sala Fabio Perini Lavochkin Renishaw

AdvantestFlextronics Plastics

TechnologyLemken Sauer-Danfoss

Albert Handtmann Grob Mahle Siegenia-Aubi

Amazonen Haidlmair Makino Milling Machine Siemens

Applied Materials Hi-P Precision Mold & Die MatriciSoprano

Eletrometalugica

Arrk Shangent Hitachi Metalfor Sterling Fluid Systems

Avure Technologies Husky Injection Molding Metso Minerals Taihan Precision

Bausch + Stroebel Hydro Gear Mid-state Machine Products VAF

China Nuclear Power Hyodong Machine Milwaukee Electric Tool VDL

CNH Italia Index Werke Montaplast VIRO

Contitech J.C. Bamford Excavators Nanjing Tooling Weir Minerals

Crown Equipment Kepler Weber Industrial Paslin Engineering Group Yantai Die & Mold

Deere-Hitachi Construction Kion Pietro Carnaghi ZDAS

Dina Camiones Krones Price Industries Zoomlion

Dresser-Rand Kuka Roboter Prodrive

Eisenmann Larsen & Toubro Qiqihar Railway Rolling Stock

“With Siemens PLM

Software technology, we

are able to offer a wide

range of solutions that meet

and exceed [our

customers’] initial

expectations in a very short

period of time.”

Edgar BenaventeProject Engineer

“We continue to use NX

because we consider it to

be best-in-class in terms

of 3D modeling and the

simulation solutions that it

brings.”

Ed RoubalDirector of Design

Engineering and Tooling

“Analysis process has

increased in velocity

approximately 5 fold

(projects taking 5 days

previously would take 1 day

today).”

CaterpillarNX CAE Symposium 2012




Leverage geometry for faster CAE analysis modeling

Fast, easy-to-use geometry tools

Automatic clean up of CAD models

Rapid, robust midsurfacing

Quick creation of fluid domain

Associative to design for rapid updates

Open, multi-CAE solver support(Nastran, ANSYS, Abaqus, LS-Dyna)



The Traditional CAE Process

Find &

Import Data Repair & Edit Geometry Mesh

Loads &

BCs

Part

DesignAnalysis Modeling Solve Evaluate



Traditional CAE Process

NX CAE vs. Traditional CAE

Faster initial iteration

Rapid update for later

iterations



Integrated Geometry Access

Integrated into both NX and

Teamcenter

Instant access to the correct model

definition

Eliminates risk of translating geometry

Locate and re-use existing models

Reduces time to start process of CAE

modelling



Integrated Geometry Tools

CAE performed on a geometry variant

Intuitive and fast direct geometry editing

with Synchronous Technology

Create the geometry required for CAE

quickly

NX ease-of-use combined with user roles

to tailor UI



Rapid creation of fluid geometry

Surface wrap fluid domain

Quickly creates meshable fluid domain

geometry

“Wraps” interior of complex assemblies

Benefits:

Greatly simplifies fluid domain creation

in complex parts or assemblies

From hours to seconds

Associativity to design is unique to NX

TractorSurfaceWrap.mp4



Meshes the most challenging

geometry

Best-in-class tet mesher

NX knowledge based approach to

meshing and geometry simplification

Robust automatic and manual mesh

options for 1D, 2D and 3D meshes

Efficient connection modeling

Comprehensive Meshing



Rapid Iteration of CAE Models

Adapt quickly to changes in

geometry

Geometry edits and mesh associativity to

design geometry

Reduce build time for subsequent model

iterations

Analysts able to perform geometry

changes for what-if analysis

Synchronized



Simulation Modeling

Examples

Defeaturing imported geometry using Synchronous

Technology

Quickly analyze design variants using Synchronous

Technology and associativity

Rapidly create fluid domain geometry

Fast, accurate mid-surfacing

nx_synch_tech_cae_multi-cad_1.wmv

Modeling Demo.mp4

ThinWalledMeshing.mp4

TractorSurfaceWrap.mp4



“Due to the highly automated tools of

NX, we repeatedly save a great deal

of data preparation work,”

Dominique Burkard

Design Engineer MAS

Member of the

Executive Board

Plast Competence Center

Case Study

Business challenges:

• Shorten time-to-market

• Globalize design and production

• Improve design for manufacturability

Keys to success:

• In-house design expertise

• End-to-end CAD and CAE solution with

synchronous technology – NX

• Ability to modify imported data quickly with

NX

Results:

• Shortened turnaround times from the first

draft to the first prototype

• Reduced development time

• Improved processes and compressed

cycle time across operations



Services Précicad Inc

Case Study


Smelter requested a fleet of aluminum electric utility

vehicles

Vehicles needed a load-carrying capacity of 1,000 lbs.

6 months to 1 year for development

Keys to success:

Import Solid Works geometry into NX CAE

Rapid FEA pre-processing

Fast design-analysis iterations

Results:

First prototype ready in 6 months

Lower weight contributing to longer operation time per

battery charge

60% fewer welds; lower production costs

1,500-pound carrying capacity exceeded original

requirements

“NX CAE is really fast and, in the

same day, we could do many

iterations.”

Stephane Arsenault

Head of FEA

Department



Many Types of Analyses

HVAC

Analysis

Structural Analysis

Underhood Cooling AnalysisRadiator Analysis

Heat Transfer Analysis

Suspension Analysis

Acoustics Analysis

3D Master Model

Geometry

Analysis Data

Durability Analysis




Structural, thermal, flow and motion

Geometry and parameter optimization

Streamlined multiphysics solutions

Scalable performance on HPC

Broad range of physics simulation solutions in a single environment



MultiphysicsMotion

Thermal

NX CAE

Solutions for Machinery in One Environment

Optimization

Flow

Geometry

FE Parameter

Thermal Stress

Thermal Fluid

Fluid Structure

Interaction

Motion Structural

Acoustic

Structural

Conduction

Convection

Conjugate Heat

Transfer

Radiation

Compressible

Incompressible

1-D Fluid

Networks

Non-Newtonian

CFD Modeling

Rigid Body

Contacts

Flexible Bodies

Co-simulation &

Control Systems

Packaging

Studies

Structural

Linear

Nonlinear

Dynamics

Rotor Dynamics

Durability

Composites



Structural Analysis

Understand structural performance components and assemblies

Applications

Component

strength

Vibration / noise

Manufacturing

processes

Part fatigue

Capabilities

Linear & nonlinear

Dynamics

Durability

Test correlation

Composites



Structural Analysis

Examples

Pipe bending process simulation

Nonlinear analysis of a rubber boot

Pipe.mp4

Boot.mp4



Thermal Analysis

Predict thermal performance of components, molds and systems

Applications

Exhaust piping

Mold cooling

Engine block

Operator

compartment

Capabilities

Conduction

Convection

Conjugate Heat

Transfer

Radiation



Thermal Analysis

Examples

Mold cooling simulation

Mold Cooling.mp4



Flow Analysis

Understand fluid flow in machinery applications

Applications

Intake and exhaust

flow

Cabin A/C flow

Hydraulics

Underhood cooling

Fuel system

Cooling lines

Capabilities

Compressible

Incompressible



Flow Analysis

Examples

HVAC system flow analysis

Flow analysis with geometry optimization of

intake duct

NX8.5_FLOW_Surface_wrap.mp4

Intake Flow Opt Demo.mp4



Motion Analysis

Predict movement of robots, machinery and heavy equipment

Applications

Heavy equipment

Conveyor systems

Robot motion

Hydraulic systems

Capabilities

Rigid body

Flexible body

2D & 3D contact

Co-simulation with

control systems

Clearance &

interference

checking



Motion Analysis

Examples

Truck steering mechanism

Excavator motion

Ski lift motion

Tatra_Steering_Motion_fade.wmv

NX5 excavator_showroom2.wmv

skilift simulaiton.mp4



Optimization

Actively drive and optimize design using simulation

Applications

Improve structural

performance

Reduce weight

Increase efficiency

Correlate to test

results

Capabilities

Geometry

optimization

FE parameter

optimization



Optimization

Examples

Geometry optimization of an intake duct for flow pressure loss

Intake Flow Opt Demo.mp4



Multiphysics

Streamline workflows for combined physics solutions

Applications

HVAC

Underhood cooling

Mold cooling

Tank sloshing

Robot arms

Radiators

Capabilities

Thermal-fluid

Thermal-stress

Fluid-structural

Motion-structural

Acoustic-structural



Multiphysics

Examples

Fluid-structure interaction in a fuel tank

Thermal-fluid analysis of a radiator

Fuel Tank Sloshing.mp4

Marketing Video - Radiator Simulation with NX.wmv



“Using NX Thermal and NX Flow

on just the mold side, we’ve saved

$2 million dollars by cutting costs

and reducing the number of

recuts.”

Travis Hunter

Design Engineer and Lead Analyst

Graham Packaging Company LP

Case Study


• Need to reduce packaging weight without

sacrificing performance

• Use new materials for better recycling and

sustainability

• Meet challenging customer deadlines

Keys to success:

• Use NX CAE for structural, thermal and flow

analyses

• Ability to quickly edit imported geometry to

prepare the model for simulation

Results:

• Reduced 6 weeks of testing to 1 week of

simulation

• Reduced cycle times by 20 percent

• Reduced neck inserts from 2 or 3 revisions to 0

or 1 revision



“Understanding the mechanical

properties of our tooling solutions

is a key to their performance and

service life. With NX CAE, we can

predict the stresses in our

assemblies, giving us confidence

when selecting a heat treatment.”

Edgar Benavente

Project Engineer

Frisa

Case Study


• Physical testing costly and impractical

• Machine customization too time-consuming

Keys to success:

• In-house machine customization through

integrated NX design, simulation, manufacturing

environment

• Synchronous technology for rapid geometry

editing

Results:

• Reduced rotary die project cost by 50 percent

• Cut cycle time from concept to commissioning by

55 percent

• Successfully modified hydraulic press to exceed

original design capabilities



NX CAE


Analogous to CAD assembly

Individual FE component models

Assembly model instances FE

components

Supports very large models

Distributed CAE Assembly Model



Systems Analysis

Mechanical Systems with Controls

Co-simulate mechanical motion with

control systems using NX with MATLAB

Simulink

Integrated solution of motion control

with motion flexible body

Simulate interaction between mechanical systems and controls

Excavator controls.mp4



NX CAE

Test-Model Correlation

Quantitatively and qualitatively compare simulation with physical test

Correlate analysis with physical test

Correlate analysis with analysis

Ensure accuracy of reduced DOF

models

Pre-test planning to optimize sensor

locations

Optimize analysis model to better

reflect reality




Intelligent integration between design & simulation processes



Teamcenter for Simulation

External Reviews Show as Best Solution

Rated 5 vendors

(Altair, Ansys, Dassault/Simulia, MSC,

Siemens PLM)

Siemens PLM scored highest overall

Siemens PLM scored highest in each of

the four categories



DHI·DCW Group

Case Study

Business challenge:

• Establish an IT infrastructure that supports

innovation and speeds time to market

Business challenge:

• 825 Teamcenter users

• 1.6 million files in Teamcenter database

• PLM integration with CAD, CAE, CAPP and ERP

• Multi-site data sharing; parallel business

collaboration across departments

Results:

• Product design time decreased by 16.7 percent

25 percent increase in data re-use

• File search efficiency improved by 60 percent

• 100 percent control over technical document

security

• IT infrastructure in place for international

expansion

"Using Teamcenter has continuously

improved our product innovation and

management capabilities, enabled us

to make a quick response to the

market demands, and thus has played

a critical role in supporting the rapid

development of our group."

Baodong Sun

CIO



Late Feedback to Designer

Late Feedback to Designer

The CAE Bottleneck

Designer

Designer

DesignerDesigner

Designer

Designer

Analyst

Analyst

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Automation tools that can drive complex

analysis

Common architecture allowing plug-ins

Managed environment to distribute

process automation to enterprise

Guide designers through basic

simulation tasks

Automate simulation processes for analysts and designers

NX CAE Automation.mp4



Simulation Knowledge Capture

Designer

Designer

DesignerDesigner

Designer

Designer

Analyst

Analyst

Simulation knowledge transfer

via automated NX process

More robust designs passed to

simulation for detailed analysis

…Through Automated NX Simulation

Processes Created by CAE Analysts









































Integrated Modeling and

Solutions

Multi-Discipline Simulation

and Optimization

System Level Modeling and

Simulation

Simulation Data and Process

Management

NX CAE – A Modern Simulation Environment



Why Siemens?

A Heritage of Leading CAE Solutions

Nastran

NX CAE

NX Nastran

Teamcenter Simulation

Process Management



Why Siemens?

Major Investments in CAE for Product Development

“The integration of product development, simulation and

validation is now at the top of our agenda.”

Anton Huber, CEO

Siemens Industry Automation

“We are investing heavily in CAE … for multi-disciplinary

analysis throughout the product definition cycle.”

Chuck Grindstaff, CEO




Siemens acquires LMS International

Based on system simulation and test

Enabling mission-critical applications

and best practices

Embracing open strategies

Supported by world-class engineering

services

Providing unprecedented value to

customers

Providing a closed-loop, systems-driven product development solution



System Validation & Optimization

Collaboration between NX CAE and Imagine.Lab

Architecture & Sizing

Imagine.Lab

Detailed Design Validation & Optimization

NX CAD/CAE

System Integration &

Validation

Imagine.Lab




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