Synchronizing Part and Die Design via Real-Time Server Updates
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing process for designing a part and a die is sequential, leading to inefficiencies as the die design task cannot proceed until a detailed part model is finished, and frequent reprocessing occurs due to lack of consideration for die design conditions during part model formation.
Innovation Solution
A system synchronizing part design and die design tasks using a part design terminal, a die design terminal, and an exclusive server, where part model information is transmitted and acquired in real-time, allowing parallel progression of die design tasks without waiting for complete part models.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If the part design task is completed sequentially before die design begins, then the part model can be thoroughly developed, but the die design task efficiency deteriorates due to waiting time and repeated reprocessing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by enabling the die design task to begin before the part design is fully completed. The die design department can access and work with preliminary part model data from the server, allowing early die design activities (such as creating concept drawings and initial specifications) to proceed in parallel with part design refinement, thereby eliminating idle waiting time while maintaining design quality through iterative updates.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the die design department can submit requests for model modification to the part design department, and the part design department can update the part model based on die design requirements. These feedback loops are managed through the server, allowing continuous refinement of both part and die designs without disrupting the parallel workflow, thus maintaining manufacturing precision while improving productivity.
2Ease of operation
If the detailed part model is formed without considering die design conditions, then the part design can proceed independently, but frequent requests for model reconsideration occur from the die design department
Solution Approach 1:
The server-mediated feedback system allows the die design department to provide input requirements to the part design department at early stages. The part design department can then adjust the part model to accommodate die design conditions before finalization, reducing the need for later reprocessing and model reconsideration requests while maintaining operational independence.
Solution Approach 2:
By allowing die design conditions to be communicated and considered during the preliminary part design phase, the system prevents later conflicts and reprocessing. The die design department can review part model data early and provide feedback on manufacturability and die design requirements, enabling proactive adjustments rather than reactive reprocessing.
3Device complexity
If the part design department forms the detailed model by delivering respective models at respective times, then the design process can be distributed, but task efficiency deteriorates due to reprocessing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the distributed part design tasks and die design tasks into a unified parallel workflow managed by the server. Instead of sequentially delivering models at different times, both design departments can simultaneously access and work with the same part model data from the server, coordinating their efforts in parallel while maintaining data consistency, thus improving task efficiency without reducing process distribution.
Data Source
AI summary
Information with regard to each finished part model is transmitted from a part design terminal 1 to an exclusive server 3 at each time of finishing each part model formed in steps for designing a part. Further, the information with regard to the each part model is acquired by making access to the exclusive server 3 from a die design terminal 2. Therefore, tasks with regard to designing the die can be progressed in parallel based on the acquired information without awaiting for finishing all of the respective part models for designing the die.