Assembly Management (Configurations?)
Assembly Management (Configurations?)
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I'm working on a project that has multiple parts that are assembled into a series of different final assemblies with each final assembly consisting of a unique configuration of parts. Each of the final assemblies has a drawing attached to it with part identifiers as well as manufacturing notes and instructions. I'm certain this is not a unique situation.
In terms of creating/managing these drawings, I have created a separate assembly file within Teamcenter for each configuration with a drawing attached to each assembly. While this is simple and clean, it creates problems whenever I have to update a part. For example, if I make a change to Part 1 and it goes to Rev B, I have to go in and update each and every assembly that uses that part which can be a time consuming process considering the number of assemblies I work with. Also, the parts can change fairly frequently so it can be a full-time job just keeping the final assemblies and drawings updated.
My question is whether or not there is a way to use one "master" assembly file that consists of all of the parts in the different assemblies where I can define the different configurations for the final assemblies? The idea would be to allow me to only have to update one assembly file when a change is made rather than having to make the same change in multiple files. I've tried using arrangements and reference sets but they don't quite function the way I'm hoping.
I've attached a file that graphically shows what I'm trying to accomplish.
In terms of creating/managing these drawings, I have created a separate assembly file within Teamcenter for each configuration with a drawing attached to each assembly. While this is simple and clean, it creates problems whenever I have to update a part. For example, if I make a change to Part 1 and it goes to Rev B, I have to go in and update each and every assembly that uses that part which can be a time consuming process considering the number of assemblies I work with. Also, the parts can change fairly frequently so it can be a full-time job just keeping the final assemblies and drawings updated.
My question is whether or not there is a way to use one "master" assembly file that consists of all of the parts in the different assemblies where I can define the different configurations for the final assemblies? The idea would be to allow me to only have to update one assembly file when a change is made rather than having to make the same change in multiple files. I've tried using arrangements and reference sets but they don't quite function the way I'm hoping.
I've attached a file that graphically shows what I'm trying to accomplish.





RE: Assembly Management (Configurations?)
So, in your example, I would do it like this:
1. create one master assembly ASSY-master
2. I would place all the parts from Part1 to Part8 in this assembly
3. then, I would click with right mouse button (RMB) on master assembly and selecte arrangements
4. I would define all four arrangements from Assy A to Assy B.
5. For AssyA, I would suppress Part3, Part5, Part6 and Part8. Unsuppressed are parts Part1, Part2, Part4 and Part6. Those are the parts, that are in AssyA, as you have indicated in your pptx
6. Then, I would repeat step5 for all other three arrangements
7. Now, when creating a drawing, I can select in ViewStyle, which arrangement I want to place on a drawing.
The attached movie shows the first 6 steps, but with just two different parts and two arrangements.
I assume, that this are the steps, that you have done already. So I would appreciate, if you can describe a bit more, what is missing with arrangements?
RE: Assembly Management (Configurations?)
RE: Assembly Management (Configurations?)
Best regards
Simon NX 7.5.4.4 MP8 and NX 8.5 (native) - TC 8 www.jcb.com
RE: Assembly Management (Configurations?)
RE: Assembly Management (Configurations?)
Best regards
Simon NX 7.5.4.4 MP8 and NX 8.5 (native) - TC 8 www.jcb.com
RE: Assembly Management (Configurations?)
Another way to is using the partfamily from assembly approach... uses supression of component from an spreadsheet
or look in the Nx dokumentation for Modular Assemblies,
hp it hlps
RE: Assembly Management (Configurations?)
Anyway, now that I have the variants created with the different variant variables, rules, and conditions, how do those variant assemblies tie back to the "variant master" assembly? What is the best practice for updating assemblies and how does the release process work with the variant configurations? I know that's a lot to ask and it's kind of vague but I'll be able to ask more specific question as I continue testing and learning about this process. Any summary information would be appreciated.