Plan and simulate complex assembly processes with Lattice XVL Studio!

September 30, 2023 2 min read

Plan and simulate complex assembly processes with Lattice XVL Studio!

XVL Studio is a powerful tool for manufacturers who need to plan and simulate complex assembly processes. With the software's ability to work with native 3D CAD data, manufacturers can easily drag and drop parts from their engineering bill of materials (BOM) and build the assembly process tree. This streamlines the planning process and ensures accuracy since the data is coming directly from the 3D CAD system.

You can’t do this kind of planning and simulation with your CAD system.

Enhancements for Assembly Process Planning & Validation - Use Any 3D CAD
  • Dynamic Collision Check: The ability to detect a collision between two parts while it is moving and in its final location has been a longstanding feature. This enhancement is to be able to add the view of the collision to annotation views. For instance, while virtually moving a part into position, will it clash with any other parts?
  • Workability Check: New tools have been added for a more complete assembly process simulation.
  • Automatic Path Finder: The feature has been enhanced to include trace lines to show how the part travels into its final location.
  • Validation Reports: We have added new capabilities including interactive Microsoft Excel reports, custom templates, and the ability to include images in the classic reports.

Benefits of Virtual Assembly Planning & Validation/Simulation

Here are just some of the benefits for a company that manufactures complex products:
  • Save Time: Manufacturing assembly planning: Since you are using the actual CAD data, all of the data is at your fingertips. And the data is accurate so that real planning can be performed.
  • Find Errors & Increase Quality: By virtually simulating your assembly plan with accurate data, you will find the errors that may not have been uncovered until you started building the product…a costly time to find them.
  • Increase Throughput: Start earlier. Manufacturing planning can start earlier because you don’t have to wait on the finished product.

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