(Jean-Yves Delaunay Airbus Operations)
3D MBD interoperability : Status of implementation of STEP AP242 ed1
& overview of AP242 ed2 project
AFNeT Standardization days19th of Apr. 2017
Content
12 March, 2017 Airbus PLM interoperability roadmap
• Overview of STEP AP242 ed1 standard
• Status of progress of development of STEP AP242 ed2
• STEP AP242 as part of a suite of ISO standards covering the full product life cycle
• Use of STEP AP242 ed1 by Airbus and involvement in development of AP242 ed2
• Summary – next actions
• 3D Model based design
• Domains integration (Engineering analysis, 3D NC Manufacturing, 3D
Metrology, Process Planning, etc)
• Long term archiving
AP242: the answer to key A&D business needsfor 3D Model Based Design interoperability
• STEP AP242: Convergence of AP203ed2 and AP214ed3
• Supplier data exchange• Data sharing on SOA basis• Engineering visualization
Service providers for exchange and sharingManufacturer
Customer
Supplier
STEP AP242 ed1: convergence of AP214 and AP203: an international A&D and automotive standardization project
STEP AP242 ed1 on a page
http://www.ap242.org/
Scope of ISO STEP AP242 edition 1 (ISO International Standard in 2014)
3D exact geometrywith 3D PMI
representation
• UC: Data exchange withBuilt to print manufacturers
• Information characteristics:̵ 3D exact geometry as reference for manufacturing and metrology ̵ 3D PMI as semantic information for reuse by downstream process
(e.g. NC machining, and 3D NC inspection)
Examples of Use casesTypes of information Illustration
• U-C: Data exchange / 3D visualization with Equipment manufacturers
• Information characteristics:̵ 3D exact geometry and 3D external surfaces definition for clash
detection̵ 3D PMI as “frozen information” only for visualization by human
(no semantic / reuse by downstream process)
3D exact geometrywith 3D PMI
graphic presentation
3D tessellated geometrywith 3D PMI
graphic presentation
• U-C: Data exchange for bids, or for 3D installation instruction
• Information characteristics:̵ 3D tessellated geometry, with IP protection
/ no possibility of manufacturing̵ 3D PMI as “frozen information” only for visualization by human
(no reuse by downstream process / applictaion)
PMI: Product Manufacturing Information
AP242 supports the main Use Cases for exchange of CAD 3D geometry with PMI: cornerstone for 3D Model Based definition
•UC: Data exchange with RSPsor Data exchange for manufacturing of large
assemblies with changes along the time
• Main characteristics:̵ May require a TDM̵ Enable a formal procedure for delta change (assembly & part levels)
Use casesTypes of information Illustration
Nested assemblies filesreferencing
3D models (files)
• U-C: Data exchange for bids,for small – medium size equipment suppliers
• Main characteristics:̵ Easy management (1 sending, 1 file)̵ Duplication of storage and conversion if limited changes between 2
sendings̵ No formal procedure to identify the changes between 2 sendings
1 monolithic filecontaining
a full assembly and the associated
3D geometry models
• U-C: Data exchange / 3D visualization with Equipment manufacturers, enabling incremental / delta changes
• Main characteristics:̵ Possibility to identify the changes of the 3D models ̵ Avoid to resend unchanged 3D models
(no reuse by downstream process)
1 full assembly filereferencing
3D models (files)
AP242 supports the Use Cases for exchange of CAD assembly structure with geometry
Availability of COTS AP242 CAD 3D converters several converters for most versions of the main CAD systems
February 2016
• All main CAD systems vendors commercialize a STEP AP242 e1 interfacefor Import / Export of CAD 3D exact and 3D tessellated geometry with PMI• Dassault Systemes
– Catia V5 R23, Catia V6 R2013 : 2013– 3DEXPERIENCE R2014 (& following) : 2014– Solidworks R2017 : Oct. 2016
• Siemens PLM: – NX V11 : Summer 2016– SolidEdge ST8 : Summer 2016
• PTC: CREO Parametric V4 : Nov. 2016 • Autodesk: Inventor 2017 : end 2016 (TBC)
• At least, 5 integrators commercialize AP242 e1 interfacesfor the main CAD systems & versions • Core Technologie (Ge)• Datakit (Fr)• Elysium (Ja)• ITI (USA)• Theorem Solutions (UK)
Summary of 2017 CAx-IF activities for STEP AP242 e1 recommended practices
• Supporting associations: ProSTEP iViP, PDES Inc, AFNeT,
• Web site: http://www.cax-if.org/
• Main 2017 activities̵ 4 meetings + regular confcals̵ 2 interoperability test rounds, 2 meetings with LOTAR and CAD vendors
• COTS solutions providers members of the CAx IF: ̵ CAD systems: Autodesk Inventor, Dassault Systemes CATIA and SolidWorks, PTC Creo, Siemens PLM NX and Solidedge̵ CAD integrators: Core Technologie, Datakit, Elysium, Jotne EPM Technology, ITI, Techsoft 3D, Theorem Solution,
• Overview of main 2017 test rounds and preparation of associated rec. practices:̵ Testing of Alternative shapes (Example: sheet metal with folded / unfolded shape)̵ 3D PMI (graphic presentation & semantic representation), PMI with UDA (User Defined Attribute)̵ Assembly PMI (graphic presentation & semantic representation), ̵ Start of testing of Persistent identifiers. 2 usage scenarios: CAD <=> CAD and CAD <=> Manufacturing <=> Inspection̵ Composite design̵ Geometric and Assembly Validation Properties (new version published)̵ STEP AP242 Business Object Model XML Product & Assembly Structure : test based on AP242 ed1 TC1
Preparation of the launch of the CAE IF in Sept. 2017, for structural analysis
For more details, refer to dedicated presentationon this topic on the 20th of April
by JM Crepel and F. Darré
Summary of 2017 PDM-IF activities for STEP AP242 e1 recommended practices
• Supporting associations: AFNeT, ProSTEP iViP
• Web site: http://www.pdm-if.org/
• Main 2017 activities• PDM IF User Group: 2 meetings + confcals ; PDM IF Implementer Group: 4 meetings + confcals• 3 interoperability test rounds
• Overview of 2016 rec. practices:• STEP AP242 Business Object Model XML Product & Assembly Structure (including PDM-IF feedback V1.2, November - December 2016)
• STEP AP242 Business Object Model XML Product & Assembly Structure (aligned with AP242 TC1 V2.0, in preparation)
• STEP AP242 Business Object Model XML Configuration Management (in preparation)
• Scope of 2017 activities• Exchange of nested STEP AP242 product structure• Exchange of company specific PDM attributes. Definition of a list of generic attributes common to most manufacturers • Exchange of AP242 PDM product structure between parametrized PDM systems• Exchange of configured product structure (resolved configuration)
For more details, refer to dedicated presentationon this topic on the 20th of April
by JM Crepel and F. Darré
AFNeT – ProSTEP iViP STEP AP242 Benchmark n°2 – PDM WP Tests of COTS interfaces by independent specialists
Content
1 Introduction2 References and terms
2.1 Reference documents2.2 Terms
3 Test methodology3.1 Functionalities tested in this Benchmark3.2 Testing Strategy3.3 Synthetic Test Case Specifications
: PDM Assembly with 3D Geometry3.4 List of tested applications3.5 STEP file selected as reference for phase 3
4 Test Results4.1 Overview of the Test Results4.2 Overall Test Results
5 Summary6 Publication of the Long Report of PDM test case7 Acknowledgements
http://benchmark.ap242.org/
Access to the short report:
For more details, refer to dedicated presentationon this topic on the 20th of April.
• The results show a good level of STEP AP242 BO XML implementation for PDM product structure exchange.
• Most of in-scope PDM functionalities are robustly supported, except forthe transfer of the benchmarked assembly validation properties.
AFNeT – ProSTEP iViP STEP AP242 Benchmark n°2 – CAD geometry WP Tests of COTS interfaces by independent specialists
• Planning: Start in June 2016; report end of April 2017
• Use cases: data exchange of:o 3D exact geometry, o 3D tessellated geometry, o 3D PMI representation and graphic presentation, o assembly structure, o associated validation properties
• Applications tested: o Autodesk (Inventor Professional 2017), o CoreTechnologie (3DEvolution, 3DAnalyzer), o Datakit (CrossManager), o Elysium (ASFALIS)o Dassault Systèmes (CATIAV5-6R2016, 3DEXPERIENCE 2016x), o Theorem (CADVerter), o TechSoft3D (Tetra 4D Converter), o Kisters (Kisters 3DViewStation 2016),
• Test cases:
For more details, refer to dedicated presentationon this topic on the 20th of April.
AP242benchmark website
7 Oct. 2016 PLM interoperability Steering Committee – 3rd steering 2016
Interoperability test rounds of the CAx-IF and PDM-IFto speed up deployment of AP242 COTS interfaces
July 2016
CAx IFPDES Inc, ProSTEP iVIP
and AFNeTKinematics
ElectricalComposite
Mechanical
ALM CAE
covered Planned Extension
AP242 e1
AP242 e2IS in 2014
In dev. planned IS in 2018
IS in 2014AP209 e2
In dev. planned IS in 2018AP239 e3
Related ISO STEP standards (AP = Application Protocols)Functionality covered / testedby the Implementer Forum
as a specific Working Group
MoSSEC e1 in prep.: planned IS in 2019 (TBC)
CAM
IS = International Standard
xDM IFAFNeT , ProSTEP iVIP
PDES Inc ?
PDM / CM
Req. Mngt and V&V traceability (N1)
MaintenanceAssemblyStructure.
SimulationDataMngt.
Modeling & Simul.
N1: Text based and model based
Target to prepare the setting up of the xDM IF in 2018
Content
12 March, 2017 Airbus PLM interoperability roadmap
• Overview of STEP AP242 ed1 standard
• Status of progress of development of STEP AP242 ed2
• STEP AP242 as part of a suite of ISO standards covering the full product life cycle
• Use of STEP AP242 ed1 by Airbus and involvement in development of AP242 ed2
• Summary – next actions
Development of STEP AP242 e2 for enhancements and new functionalities
• Scope
AP242 ED2 CDaccepted
in Oct. 2016
• Planning
Supported by:- AFNeT- and PDES Incassociations
Public web site:http://www.ap242.org/edition-2
Development of STEP AP242 ed2 Extensions for Additive Manufacturing and enhancements for Composite design
• Support design information interoperabilityfor the “3D additive manufacturing” technology.
• Features planned to be added in AP242 ed2:
§ definition of the part build orientation and placement on the build plate
§ definition of the required minimummanufacturing build volume
§ identification of the geometry for the support structure
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• Example of rosette types supported by AP242 ed2:
Development of STEP AP242 ed2Summary of extension for “electrical Wiring Harness”
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For more details, refer to
dedicated presentationon this topic
on the 20th of Aprilby S. Hérail
Development of STEP AP242 ed2 Summary of extension for 3D geometry and 3D PMI
November 2016CAD functionalities of STEP AP242 ed1 - AIRBUS EZMBB
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§ Enhancement submitted in September 2016, balloted • Curved triangles• 3D scan data• Parametric entities enhancement & Construction history enhancement
§ Enhancement planned to be submitted in May 2017• New module “Surface visual texture”• New module “Vertex colour for tessellated geometry”• Tessellated shape rep. additional tessellation accuracy attributes • Stable and Persistent Identification for topological items
§ Enhancements of Product and Manufacturing Information to cover:
• Screw and threads
• Welding symbols
Surface visual texture
Development of STEP AP242 ed2 Finalization of harmonization of AP242 ed2 with AP239 ed3 and other modular APs
• It relies of the works done for the development of AP242 ed1 BO model and OASIS PLCS PSM
• The goal is to finalize the harmonization of the Core Technical Capabilities for meta data common to AP242 ed2 and AP239 ed3 “Product Life Cycle Support” : http://www.ap239.org
• It includes mainly:o Product and configuration management datao Requirement and Validation / Verification management data
On going activities:o Weekly meetings stared in February 2017o Physical meeting on the 10th of March 2017 in Gaitherburg, NIST, USAo Next meetings planned in Oslo (ISO /TC 184 /SC 4 meeting – May) and Toulouse ( 15 – 16 June)
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Content
12 March, 2017 Airbus PLM interoperability roadmap
• Overview of STEP AP242 ed1 standard
• Status of progress of development of STEP AP242 ed2
• STEP AP242 as part of a suite of ISO standards covering the full product life cycle
• Use of STEP AP242 ed1 by Airbus and involvement in development of AP242 ed2
• Summary – next actions
STEP AP242 is complementary to activity modelsof other ISO STEP standards for product life cycle
Modify Design ofRealized Product
Modify RealizedProduct
productas maintained
Manufacture / DeliverProduct
Product SupportProcess
Product Operation
productas designed
productas manufactured/
delivered ECR, ECOproductas required
ECR, ECO
ECR, ECO
Design Product
Design ProductSupport Solution
product design as modified
Systems Engineering
AP239
AP233 (AP239)
AP239
AP239
AP239
Analyse Product
simulation request results
AP210
AP210 AP210 AP235
AP235AP238AP209
AP209 AP209
AP242
AP242
AP242
Process &use cases
Information
Product Life CycleStandards for Engineering processes and methods not described
Concept Simulation Definition Manufacture Support Disposal
Systems Engineering
Electronic assembly, interconnect & packaging design
Multi-disciplinary Analysis & design
Integrated CNC Machining
Engineering Properties forproduct design & verification
Product Life Cycle Support
Managed Model Based3D Engineering
AP 242 ed2
AP239ed2 AP 238ed1
AP233ed1
AP 210ed3
AP 235ed1
AP209ed2
AP238 ed2 in dev. (launch: May 2016)“An Integrated model for Manufact.”
Suite of AIA - ASD
ILS Specs (SX000)Based
on PLCS
Modular STEP standard
NON Modular STEP standard
AP = Application Protocol
Xxx (ed2) Only contained in AP 242 ed2
AP209 ed3 in dev. (Launch May 2016)
AP239 ed3 in dev. (Launch Jan. 2016)
AP235 ed2 in dev.
Illustrative view – to highlight the interdependancies
AP242 is the core standard for 3D MBD exchange,part of the STEP standards suite for PLM interoperability: Overview of STEP Application Protocols
STEP AP242 as the cornerstone of EN9300 LOTAR for Long Term Archiving and Retrieval of A&D 3D Model Based Definition
ASD SSG Radar Chart – standards adoption (version 1.9 – Feb. 2017)STEP AP242 component standard
http://www.asd-ssg.org/radar-chart
STEP AP242component standards
: AP242 ed1: AP242 ed2 (in dev.)
Content
12 March, 2017 Airbus PLM interoperability roadmap
• Overview of STEP AP242 ed1 standard
• Status of progress of development of STEP AP242 ed2
• STEP AP242 as part of a suite of ISO standards covering the full product life cycle
• Use of STEP AP242 ed1 by Airbus and involvement in development of AP242 ed2
• Summary – next actions
PLM Standards to support Airbus business needs regarding 3D data interoperabilityCAD functionalities of STEP AP242 ed1 - AIRBUS EZMBB
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Examples of use within Airbus of STEP AP 242 (and AP214)
• Past (still in use)STEP AP 214 for the conversion
of legacy 3D CAD modelsto CatiaV5
STEP AP 214 for exchange of PDM product structure
• Presentn Long Term Archiving
of A350 “Full 3D” definition in STEP AP 242 / AP214
n CAD exchange with equipment suppliersbased on STEP AP242(AP214 as fall back solution)
Involvement of Airbus in STEP AP242 standard developmentand in the associated implementer forums and benchmarks
• Participation in ISO STEP AP242 ed2 developmento European project leader : JY Delaunay (Airbus)o PDM WG coordinator : F. Darré (Cimpa, on behalf of Airbus)o Additive Manufacturing WG co coordinator : P. Duchier (Cimpa, on behalf of Airbus)o Electrical Harness WG coordinator : S. Hérail (Cimpa, on behalf of Airbus)
• Participation the ProSTEP iViP – AFNeT PDM IFo PDM IF “User Group” : B. Feldvoss, JY Delaunay,
• Support of the ProSTEP iViP – AFNeT STEP AP242 benchmark
• Related standardization projectso LOTAR international : JY Delaunay (Airbus) + S. Hérail, F. Darré, P. Duchier, A. Levyo ISO MoSSEC V1 : European project leader: A. Murton (Airbus)o Development of ISO STEP AP239 ed3 : European project leader: Y. Baudier (Airbus Group Innovation)o STEP New Architecture: : N. Figay (Airbus Group Innovation)
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Content
12 March, 2017 Airbus PLM interoperability roadmap
• Overview of STEP AP242 ed1 standard
• Status of progress of development of STEP AP242 ed2
• STEP AP242 as part of a suite of ISO standards covering the full product life cycle
• Use of STEP AP242 ed1 by Airbus and involvement in development of AP242 ed2
• Summary – next actions
Summary: implementation of STEP AP 242 ed1 according to the “V” cycle
Published Dec. 2014
•CAx IF2 test rounds / year
•PDM-IF3 test rounds /year
AFNeT – ProSTEP iViP benchmark #2 (2017)
Strong support of the industries to require STEP AP242 interfaces to PLM vendorsSolutions are available for CAD 3D PMI exchange, and starts to be tested for PDM product structure exchange
• Airbus uses in operation STEP AP242 (AP214) standards for Full 3D LT archivingand for data exchange with equipment suppliers. Other use cases are in preparation.
• Airbus is strongly involved in:o the development of STEP AP242 ed2, o in the related Implementer Forums: CAx-IF, PDM-IFo and in the AFNeT – ProSTEP iViP STEP AP242 benchmarks
• The benefits of investment in the development of AP242 is maximizedo if it is implemented in COTS PLM solutions with the appropriate level of quality,o if there is a large consortium of manufacturers promoting its operational use,
• Recommendation of use of STEP AP242 by the Aerospace and Defence industries:o National level: for example for France, GIFAS “Commission des Technologies de l’Information” (CTI)o European level: ASD SSG recommendation: STEP AP 242 is to become the cornerstone standard of
the cross-process capabilities for interoperability of core 3D engineering design information under configuration management,
o American and European level: A&D PLM Action Group directive statements for product data exchange standard (to be published)
Summary – next actions
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