Mechanical System Collaborative Simulation Environment for Product Design

Widespread application of product performance analysis in mechanical product design stage demands to efficiently manage simulation flow and engineering data. Therefore the solution of Collaborative Simulation Environment(CSE) was presented, and its function framework and system architecture were analyzed. The key technologies of multi-hierarchy engineering data management and simulation flow control were researched. Engineering data can be classified and hierarchically managed through multi-hierarchy engineering data management technology based on XML. Effective management for simulation flow can be carried out through simulation flow control technology based on workflow management technology. Based on the architecture and key technology of CSE solution, flow model platform and Web portal of some suspension system collaborative simulation environment were developed, using which the product simulation period can be greatly shortened and the design efficiency can be increased. The results of application show the validity of the method.