Assembly¶
Cost impact for upgrades to aPriori Professional 2021 R1
Cost Model Version Summary¶
The following table shows the cost model version numbers for the last three major releases:
| Release | Cost Model Version | Status |
|---|---|---|
| aPriori 2021 R1 | 150 | From a prior release |
| aPriori2020 R1 | 130 (20.1.0) / 140 (20.1.1) | From a prior release |
| aPriori 2019 R2 | 120 (19.2.0) / 130 (19.2.1) | From a prior release |
Summary of Platform Changes¶
The table below indicates whether there were geometry and/or cost engine changes for this process group. Such changes could impact costing results for configured Digital Factories.
| Platform Area | Was there a Change? |
|---|---|
| Geometry | No |
| Cost Engine | No |
Change Summary by Area¶
The table below indicates whether there were geometry and/or cost engine changes for this process group. Such changes could impact costing results for configured Digital Factories. For the first type of change (geometry or cost engine changes), the table indicates the impact level (High, Medium, Low, or No).
| Area | Impact? |
|---|---|
| Geometry or cost engine changes that could impact configured Digital Factories | NO |
| Bug fixes or small improvements to prior cost model versions that could Impact configured Digital Factories | NO |
| Cost model changes that do not affect configured Digital Factories | YES |
Details: Geometry or Cost Engine Changes that Could Impact Configured Digital Factories¶
The following changes might impact costing, even for Digital Factories that use earlier cost model versions.
- NO IMPACT
Details: Bug Fixes or Small Improvements to Prior Cost Model Versions¶
The following changes might impact costing for Digital Factories that use earlier cost model versions.
- NO IMPACT
Details: Cost Model Changes that Do Not Affect Configured Digital Factories¶
The following changes do not affect costings with Digital Factories that use earlier cost model versions. The changes are available only in the latest cost model version.
- TIG Welding Travel Speed (Potential Impact: Cycle Time): this release improves the estimation of TIG welding travel speed for welds on parts made from aluminum, carbon steel, and stainless steel. For a set of aluminum test parts with small welds (throat diameter of 2mm or less), recommended travel speeds decreased significantly, cycle time roughly doubled, and welding costs increased by around 60%, compared to the previous release. In a set of test parts with larger welds on varying materials, cycle time changes ranged from -7% to +14% and welding cost changes ranged from -4% to +7%.