Complex Mechanical Computer-aided Modular, Parametric Design Method

This project is a part of the research project --"Automatic Gun Quick Design and Flexible Manufacture System". The reseach object is automatic gun. The CAD supporting software is Pro/Engineer,and the developing language is Visual C++ 6.0.The main works are as follows. Firstly, a solution to the uncompatible problem between vc++ and Pro/Toolkit was finded. The Pro/Toolkit program developed performs excellently when communicates with the main Pro/Engineer program. Secondly, the research works on parameterization methods based on Pro/Toolkit was done, and a parameterizationable function was developed which encapsulated pro/engineer api, and is very easy to use.Most of all, this function can find and modify dimension at any level of assembly. Thirdly, Pro/Engineer internal data structure was discoveried. By virtue of these knowledge, we realized modularization technology and created four functions which are the core of modularization technology and take the role of dynamically assembling the components. Finally, Based on these research work ,a software for computer aided parameterization and modularization design is developed, and the data server and file sever was established. This system is useful for quick modified design of heavy machine gun.