Factory Design Suite 2012

This session covers the workflow and benefits of Autodesk Factory Design Suite 2012.

Analyze Factory Material Flow

Demonstration Guidelines

Analyze Factory Material Flow

In this demonstration, you use factory specific functionality added to AutoCAD to optimize a current 2D layout to improve
how material flows through the machining and assembly line.

1. In AutoCAD Architecture, open 2. Ensure the Material Flow Browser and Factory Object
\ACAD\1_2012_FDS_Demo_ACAD_Material_Flow_Analysis. Properties palettes are displayed. If they are not, then on the
Factory tab, Tools panel:

Click Palettes > Material Flow.

Click Palettes > Properties.
3. In the Material Flow Browser palette: 6. Review the total time and distance for the current
configuration.
Click the Routings tab.
Select Job: 2.0 L head.

7. In canvas, use the cursor as a visual pointer and trace the

arrows from the start to the end. Notice how the flow
reverses direction in a couple areas.
8. Improve the material flow by moving the location of the final
storage racks. To do this, do the following:

Start the Move command.

Use window selection to select the geometry in the
last operation station.
Move the selected geometry to the approximate
location as shown.

4. In the Factory Object Properties palette, under Properties,

review the current manufacturing values for Part Quantity
and Batch Size for this production line.

9. Review the total time and distance for the current

configuration. Note: Because the move of the storage was an
approximate location, your total time and travel distance will
very slightly from what is shown here.

5. On the Factory tab, Analysis panel, click Transportation.

10. Begin to move the leak testing station from the top right to 14. In the Factory Object Properties palette, under Properties, in
the location where the storage racks where just moved from: the Part Quantity field, enter 300.

Start the Move command.

Use window selection to select the geometry that
has the number 2 balloon pointing to it.

15. In the Material Flow Browser palette, select Operation :

storage in.
11. Move the selected geometry to create the approximate
results as shown.

16. In the Factory Object Properties palette, under Operation

Connection, in the Transportation Type list, select Conveyor.

12. Review the total time and distance for the current
configuration.

13. In canvas, use the cursor as a visual pointer and trace the
arrows from the start to the end.
17. Repeat the process to set the transportation types as follows: 22. To update the processing time for this machine, in the
Factory Object Properties palette, under Properties, in the
Processing Time field, enter 3.
Operation : Head Rough Machining = Conveyor
Operation : Valve Seat Machining = ForkTruck
Operation : Exhaust / intake machining = Conveyor
Operation : Valve Seat Machining = Conveyor
Operation : Clean = Conveyor
Operation : Coating application = ForkTruck
Operation : leak testing = Conveyor
Operation : assemble 4 CYL = Conveyor

18. Review the total time and distance for the current
configuration.

23. Review the results of the change. Notice the percentage of

use value on the dashboard decreased and the callout for
this operation turned from red to green.
19. On the Factory tab, Analysis panel, click Machine.
20. To add a meter to the dashboard for specific operations, in
canvas:

Right-click callout 2. Click Optimization > Add

Meter to Dashboard.
Right-click callout 1. Click Optimization > Add
Meter to Dashboard. 24. To update the processing time for assembly:

In the Material Flow Browser palette, select

Operation : assemble 4 CYL.
In the Factory Object Properties palette, under
Properties, in the Processing Time field, enter 4.

21. In the Material Flow Browser palette, select the second listed
Operation : Valve Seat Machining as shown.
25. Review the results of the change. Notice the percentage of
use value on the dashboard decreased and the callout for
this operation turned from red to green.

26. The operations for material transportation, processing, and

testing are now optimized.
2D Factory Layout

2D Factory Layout
In this demonstration, you modify the existing factory floor layout by replacing the storage equipment and the equipment
in a CNC machining area. You also send the 2D layout to Autodesk Inventor in preparation of creating the layout in 3D.

2D Factory Layout
1. Open .\ACAD\2_2012_FDS_ACAD_Factory_Layout.dwg. 3. To review saved layer states and set up for placing new
equipment, on the Home tab, Layers panel, Layer States
list:

Select 2 Remove Machines. Review the

drawing.
Select 3 New Machines. Review the drawing.
Select 4 Inventor Layout.

2. Ensure the Asset Browser palette is displayed. If it is not,

then on the Factory tab, Tools panel, click Palettes >
Asset Browser.
4. In the Asset Browser palette search field, enter rack. 6. To begin to add a custom machining center to the
drawing:

In the Asset Browser palette, click Folder Up.

Double-click the folder User Assets.

5. To add the rack asset to the drawing:

Click and drag Rack from the Asset Browser

search results list to the drawing.
In canvas, click to add four racks approximately
as shown.
7. To add the machining center asset:

Click and drag Multi-Machine_CNC from the

User Assets list to the drawing.
In canvas, click to place a single instance of the
asset with a default rotation. The results display
as shown.

8. On the Quick Access toolbar, click Save.

9. To send the 2D factory layout to Inventor:

Click the Factory tab.

On the Suite Workflow panel, click Send To
Inventor.
Note: Be prepared to discuss how during this
import, multiple things are occurring to make it
more efficient for them to create the 3D layout
of their design.

10. Now that the 2D layout is in Autodesk Inventor, you are

ready to create the assembly in 3D using the factory tools
inside Inventor.
3D Factory Layout

3D Factory Layout
In this demonstration, you leverage the 2D factory layout that was created in AutoCAD as a reference to create the
factory design in 3D.

1. Continue working with the Autodesk Inventor file created
in Demonstration: 2D Factory Layout.
2. To have 3D assets automatically added to the layout
where their linked 2D assets were placed, in the browser,
right-click 2_2012_FDS_ACAD_Factory_Layout. Click
Auto-place 3D Assets.
4. Approximately position the equipment on the floor as
shown. To do this, do the following:
In canvas, click when the preview displays
where required.
On the in-canvas toolbar, click OK.
In canvas, right-click. Click Done.

3. To begin to manually add a work center to the layout:

On the Factory tab, Factory Assets panel, click

Insert Model.
In the Insert Model dialog box, under Frequently
Used Subfolders, click Inventor Data.
Select and open
Hydraulic_Valve_Lifter_Cell_LT.ipt.
5. Orbit the display to the view the machinery approximately 10. To begin to publish the imported model as an asset, on
as shown. the Asset Builder tab, Publish panel, click Publish Asset.
11. In the Publish Asset dialog box:

In the Author and Company fields, enter

Autodesk.
In the Category field, enter Robots.
In the Keywords field, enter 6-Axis, Robots.
In the list of folders, select Library.
Click OK.

6. To begin to define a custom asset, on the Factory tab,

Factory Assets panel, click Create Asset > Import Asset.
7. In the Import Asset dialog box:

Under Frequently Used Subfolders, click

CatiaImport.
In the Files of Type list, select CATIA V5 Files.
Select and open 6-Axis_Robot.CATPart.

12. Click Finish Asset Builder.

13. Close 6-Axis_Robot.ipt.
14. To display the Factory Assets palette, on the View tab,
Windows panel, User Interface list, select the Factory
Assets check box.

8. On the Factory tab, Factory Assets panel, click Asset

Builder. Notice how the coordinate axes align with the
bottom of the robot. This indicates the landing surface for
the asset.

9. On the Quick Access toolbar, click Save.

15. In the Factory Assets palette:
Click Folder Up.
Double-click the folder Library.
18. Add one section of straight roller conveyor to the left of
the robot and near the end of the machine. To do this, do
the following:
Drag and drop the Straight Roller Conveyor
from the Library list to the factory floor.
In canvas, click near the end of the machine
where identified.
For the rotation angle, specify an angle of -90
deg.

19. Add another section of straight roller conveyor as shown.

To do this, do the following:
16. To add the newly published robot to the factory layout:
In canvas, click where identified.
Drag and drop the 6-Axis_Robot from the For the rotation angle, specify an angle of 0
Library list to the factory floor. deg.
In canvas, click when the preview displays In canvas, right-click. Click Done.
where required.
On the in-canvas toolbar, click OK.
In canvas, right-click. Click Done.

17. In the Factory Assets palette:

Click Folder Up.

Double-click the folder System Assets.
Double-click the folder Conveyor.
Double-click the folder Roller.
20. To add a curved roller conveyor section to the end of the
first placed straight roller conveyor, do the following:
Drag and drop the Horizontal Curve Roller
Conveyor from the Library list to a point near
the end of the straight conveyor.
With the corner conveyor attached to the first
straight conveyor section, click in canvas to set
its position.
In canvas, right-click. Click Done.
21. In canvas, connect the second straight conveyor to the
end of the curved section by dragging and dropping it
near the open end of the curved section. The sections
automatically connect and now display as shown.
22. On the View tab, Windows panel, User Interface list,
select the Factory Properties check box to display the
Factory Properties palette.
23. To change the length of a conveyor:
In canvas, select the second straight conveyor
section.
In the Factory Properties palette, Length field,
enter 4000 mm.
The conveyor section now displays as shown.
Notice the additional leg sections.
24. On the View Cube, click Home.
25. Save the Inventor assembly. To do this, do the following:
On the Quick Access toolbar, click Save.
In the Save As dialog box, click Save.
In the Save dialog box, click OK.
26. Create an updated 2D drawing file. To do this, do the
following:
On the Factory tab, Documentation panel, click
Create/Update DWG. NOTE: The amount of
time it takes to create the 2D drawing depends
on the performance capabilities of your
computer. If you do not have sufficient RAM, it
will take a long time. Make sure you have an
idea of how long it will take so you can discuss
workflows and benefits to the audience as the
creation occurs.
In the Factory dialog box, click Yes. If AutoCAD
does not automatically display, using the task
bar, switch to
Factory_Assembly1_Drawing.dwg.
In AutoCAD, display all the drawing geometry
by doing a zoom all. Notice the machine, robot,
and conveyor display in the 2D drawing.
27. Close all files. Do not save changes.
Visualize and Analyze the 3D Factory

Visualize and Analyze the 3D Factory

In this demonstration, you use Navisworks to bring together different types of files so you can validate and visualize the entire
design.

Validate the Factory Layout

In this section of the demonstration, you validate the factory layout after bringing together multiple designs from different file
formats and owners.

1. In Navisworks Manage, open

.\Navisworks\1_Naviswork_Demo.nwf.

2. To begin to add the interior of the factory, on the Home

tab, Project panel, click Append.
3. In the Append dialog box:
Navigate to the folder 02 Production.
Select
Cylinder_Head_Line_Assembly_CNC.nwc.
Press CTRL while selecting
Cylinder_Head_Line_New_Machines.nwc.
Click Open.
5. Append the factory floor file to the design. To do this, do
the following:
On the Home tab, Project panel, click Append.
In the Append dialog box, navigate to the folder
03 Floor.
Select and open foundation.dwg.

6. Append the piping file to the design. To do this, do the

following:
4. Append the factory building file to the design. To do this,
do the following: On the Home tab, Project panel, click Append.
In the Append dialog box, navigate to the folder
On the Home tab, Project panel, click Append. 04 Piping.
In the Append dialog box, navigate to the folder Select and open 4_piping.dwg.
01 Building.
Select and open 3 Factory_Building.dwg.

7. Press ESC to clear the selection of any geometry.

8. To set the viewing direction:
Click the Viewpoint tab.
On the Save, Load & Playback panel, list of
Saved Viewpoints, select ThirdPerson.
11. To review the factory using a predefined animated
viewpoint:
On the Viewpoint tab, Save, Load & Playback
panel, on the viewpoint list, select Fly-Thru.
Click Play.

12. Switch to the Cylinder Storage saved viewpoint. To do

this, on the Save, Load & Playback panel, list of Saved
Viewpoints, select Cylinder Storage.

9. To begin to walk through the design while maintaining the

height from the floor, on the Navigation toolbar, click
Walk.

13. On the Review tab, Measure panel, click Measure.

10. Click and drag the cursor up to move forward until just
before the forklift. Drag the cursor so when you stop, you
are looking toward the short roller conveyors.
14. To measure the distance from the storage rack to the 17. Switch to the Clash Detection saved viewpoint. To do
edge of the isle: this, on the Viewpoint tab, Save, Load & Playback panel,
list of Saved Viewpoints, select Clash Detection.
Click the end point of the storage rack leg as
identified.
Click a point on the isle line as identified. TIP:
Use the factory floor grid lines as a guide to
determine where to click to the measurement is
perpendicular to the isle line to the first point.
Review the distance.

18. Toggle on the display of the Clash Detective palette. To

do this, on the Home tab, Tools panel, click Clash
Detective.

15. On the Measure panel, click Clear.

16. To add a tag to the rack:

On the Review tab, Tags panel, click Add Tag.

In canvas, click the end face of the rack.
In the Add Comment dialog box, enter Remove
Rack.
Click OK.

19. To check for interference between the assembly line and

the piping design, in the Clash Detective dialog box:

On the Select tab, Left list, select

Cylinder_Head_Line_Assembly_CNC.nwc.
In the Right list, select 4_Piping.dwg.
Click Start.
20. To begin to review the results, in the Clash Detective
dialog box:
Click the Results tab.
In the Display list, ensure Auto Zoom, Save
Viewpoint, Highlight All, Dim Other, Transparent
Dimming, and Simulation check boxes are
selected.
21. In the Results list:
Select Clash 4. Notice the item 1 and 2 are
identified by name in the palette. Also notice
that in canvas the view changes to see the
class and the geometry involved in the clash.
Select Clash 5.

22. Close the Clash Detective palette.

Use TimeLiner to Review Construction and Equipment Installation

In this section of the demonstration, you review the construction and installation of equipment in the factory using TimeLiner.
You also view the completed factory design by playing a predefined animation that visually walks you through the digital factory.

1. Open 2_4D_Demo.nwd. When prompted to save 3. On the Home tab, Tools palette, click TimeLiner.
changes, click No. As an option, prior to starting the
demonstration, have a second instance of Navisworks
running with the file open.

2. To clear the selection of the geometry in the opened file,

press ESC.
4. To simulate the construction and installation of the
factory, on the TimeLiner palette, Simulate tab, click Play.
Notice how the model geometry displays in canvas as the
scheduled days progress. Also notice the TimeLiner
includes status information on percent complete for the
defined tasks.

5. When the timeline slider is around 30 percent of the way

through the schedule, click Pause.
6. Click and drag the timeline slider to the end of the
schedule. Notice how the geometry dynamically displays
as the slider moves.
7. Close all files. Do not save changes.