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Thanks to the 3D data created by the Design staff, we can build an analysis model equipped with main parts at an early stage. |
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3D data of the completed vehicle has helped us to substantially shorten the time required for building an analysis model. |
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In the past, a collision test involved crashing of dozens of costly prototypes under various conditions such as collision angle, vehicle speed and barrier. 3D-CAD allows us to implement a test using a new vehicle over and over again. That has resulted in a significant reduction in time and cost. |
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In a 3D-CAD wind tunnel test, invisible airflow can be displayed as lines of different colors for easier recognition. |
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Even a slight deformation of a vehicle body (bending and twisting) affecting the body rigidity or flows of hot air in the engine room can be displayed on a screen. |
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Performance analysis also includes ergonomics-based study of vehicle usability using simulated humans on the computer screen. |