5. ASSEMBLING PARTS

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ASSEMBLY REQUIREMENTS

Referencing

Interpart constraints

External constraints

Concurrency

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SAMPLE ASSEMBLY TEST

Uses parts previously built

Checks versioning capabilities

Mating relationships between parts

Assembly driven by algebraic equations

Parts driven by solving simult equations

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ASSEMBLY MODELING SHOULD PROVIDE

Unlimited assembly size

Relational and positional assembly capabilities

Inter-component relational capability

Sharing of geometric information between assembly components

Family of assemblies

Interchangeable parts and subassemblies

Multiple instances of a single component

Automatic assembly of multiple instances of one component with a single set of placement commands

Exploded capability

Bill of Materials creation

Clearance and interference checking capabilities

Tolerance analysis

Alternate Representations

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OTHER ASPECTS OF ASSEMBLY MODELING

Putting parts together

Constraints among parts

Assembly features

Exploding assemblies

"Connecting" to the parts

Managing assemblies