Part data, such as material, thickness, and treatments, transforms a 3D assembly model from a mere geometric representation into a meaningful and actionable component for shipbuilding. This data is essential for accurate weight and CoG calculations, efficient nesting, and effective logistics. Typically, part data is added directly to the 3D model. This article explains how to add part data in MasterShip to support these critical processes.
Adding part and stiffener data in MasterShip
This video provides you with instructions on how to add part data. Additionally, we have listed some of the best practices from the engineering perspective, and how MasterShip supports.
- Adding material and thickness data: Accurately defining material and thickness is essential for calculating weight and center of gravity (CoG). Additionally, parts and stiffeners of different materials and thicknesses need to be nested separately.
When creating a part or stiffener in MasterShip, the default material from the project settings (MasterShip Organiser) is set as default, but it can be changed later on in the part dialogue.
- Using production units and subassemblies: Defining production units and subassemblies according to the shipyard requirements, will streamline the logistic process, and saves time during part searching. With this data specified for each part and stiffener in the 3D model, it can be printed on the parts during the nesting process.
This data will also be used in the part & stiffener reports. For example, in the stiffener saw list. Also, when sharing your 3D model, it is can be convenient for the receiving party to have this data included.
Utilize SHIPPRODUCTIONUNITS to specify production units and (sub)-sections. With this command, you can also add parts and stiffeners, by selecting them from the screen.
- Specifying treatments: Indicating treatments like bends for flanges or shapes for expansions aids shipyards in processing parts or hull plates according to the report, enhancing logistics.
In MasterShip, the field 'Operations' or one of the 'Modification' fields from the part data dialogue can be used for this purpose. This data can be printed on the part during the nesting process, or it can be used in the part & stiffener reports. Also, it can be convenient to have this data available when sharing your 3D model.
Additional information
In MasterShip, all the part and stiffener data is defined in the part dialogue and the stiffener dialogue. These dialogues pop-up when creating a part or stiffener. Here you can define the data. For later modifications to the data, the commands SHIPEDITPARTDATA or SHIPEDITSTIFFENER can be used.
After all data is added to the MasterShip parts and stiffeners, it is good practice to run the command SHIPSYNCHRONIZEPROJECTFOLDERS, to ensure all data is processed correctly in the project database.
Expert tip: It is possible to modify the part data block in MasterShip to your own standards. See this article: Modifying the part data block.
Output and successive process steps
By following these best practices and leveraging MasterShip functionalities, you will create a detailed 3D assembly with accurate part data. This information serves as a foundation for subsequent process steps such as applying marking to parts, generating part and stiffener reports, creating stiffener lofting plots, exporting and sharing the 3D model, and making workshop drawings.
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