IS010303-compliant computer-aided wheel-rim design system - the framework and data model

This paper focuses on developing a framework for a computer-aided part desi gn system that considers design efficiency and facilitates product informat ion sharing across the automotive supply chain. The system applies the conc ept of feature-based design to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of auto-part design and implements the standard exchange of product (ISO10303/ STEP) data model to enable the data sharing between original equipment manu facturers (OEMs), suppliers and customers. This research demonstrates the t echnology of standard data modelling for a feature-based CAD system to achi eve cross-platform CAD/CAM integration. The framework supports technical da ta interchange (TDI) using international data standard to enable the concep t of virtual engineering community and collaboration.