Papers by Keyword: Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Abstract: Material selection became one of the important activities for engineers in design and manufacturing processes. A selected material at the beginning of design stage affects functionality of the designed part as well as manufacturability and cost of the final product. Unfortunately there are not many accessible material databases that can be properly used for design. In this research, a web-based material database was constructed. In order to assist designers to compare different materials, two-dimensional and three-dimensional graphs for comparison of material properties were provided via the web browser. Using these graphical tools, multi-dimensional comparison was available in more intuitive manner. In addition, this web site is open to the public, and one may add new material properties to the database in order to compare the data with existing materials. To provide the database in a commercial CAD (Computer Aided Design) environment, API (Application Programming Interface) modules were developed using Web services. The web-based material database can be accessible from http://fab.snu.ac.kr/matdb.

Abstract: This paper describes computer-aided-design software which accurately and efficiently designs internal combustion engine (I.C.) parts with the aid of Microsoft Visual Basic Object - oriented programming language. In addition to numerically outputting solutions (design parameters), the software also provides graphical solutions which facilitates easy visualization of trends in the variation of the solutions with important parameters. We then illustrate its accuracy and efficiency with some benchmark examples.

Abstract: Precision measuring techniques have been developed interdependently with the techniques of design and manufacturing in the history. Computer aided inspection plays a very important role in modern manufacturing industry. On account of the CMM (Coordinates Measurement Machine) being applied widely and the precision model inspection concept coming true, it is possible to implement the digital inspection of the spiral bevel gear on the CMM. In this paper the framework of the spiral bevel gear digital inspection based on the integration of CAD/CAM/CMM is put forward. The key techniques of the scheme are investigated, which consist of exact modeling of spiral bevel gear based on manufacturing process, datum matching of CAD model and CMM inspection, CMM Inspection path planning, reconstruction of the tooth surface based on the CMM inspection results, Analysis of the deviation between the real gear tooth and CAD model, adjusting strategy of machining parameters.

Abstract: Current practice in designing tooling components for semisolid processing requires extensive commitments of human resources. Even when utilizing currently available Computer Aided Design (CAD) systems, tool design remains a complex task requiring large amount of design knowledge. Considerations such as part material, tool material, characteristics of die filling, flow behavior of semisolid slurries must be carefully thought by the tool designer to reach an acceptable tooling solution. This paper proposes the framework for computer assisted tool design by integrating tool design domain knowledge into CAD system to help tool designers.

Abstract: A algorithm of interference free tool path generation for 5-axis NC machining with flat end cutter is presented. The approach includes: To obtain cutter location points from cutter contact points; interference pretreatment by convex box of NURBS surfaces and reducing check area; interference detection and tool-position correction based on mesh model while the interference problem is substituted with the relationship between tool and triangles. The algorithm is speed and reliable.

Abstract: A CAD/CAM idea with its relation model including the analyses of braid process, yarns internal geometry and mechanical properties is proposed. An infrastructure of CAD/CAM system with platform and criterions which endure expandability is introduced. Based on the platform, some subsystems are built to accomplish various tasks such as 3D modeling, finite element analysis and braided process simulation. In order to implement the platform, parameter transferring is analyzed and an example is given. Based on the braiding process of composite, the axis direction stiffness/flexibility matrix, cell stiffness and engineering constants is acquired by the analysis of yarns and cell. At last, a proper and feasible collaborative environment and the tasks assignment is proposed. Based on the platform, an analysis instance is finished and the results are exhibited.

Abstract: The double-vertical-column frame component, 8780mm high, is the key structure of Electrical Slag Founding Furnace (ESFF). Due to its structural complexity and crucial functional role in the entire equipment, the frame structure is actually the most sensitive part of cost-effective manufacturing. Properties design, in which both static and dynamic properties are analyzed in order to meet the functionality requirement, is widely believed as important as other production processes, such as requirement identification, conceptualization, DFM and so on. And its deterministic role in cost effective manufacturing has been discussed in many historical literatures. Finite Element Analysis (FEA), one of most powerful engineering tool, has long been employed in designing of the frame component aiming to reduce computational time and improve computational precision, either in presence of separated tool or as an integrated utility in CAD systems, for a long time. However seamless integration FEM into Computer-Aided-Design is still a challenging topic and one of the bottlenecks of cost-effective design recognized by scientists in the past. Based on a 3D solid model created with the CAD-system-compatible software SolidWorks, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of the Furnace frame structure was carried out, which provided easily utilized data for the successive manufacturing processes as well as near-instantaneous feedbacks to designing process.

Abstract: This paper discusses the trends and developments in intelligent CAD of progressive die. The research efforts reviewed reveal the growing importance and relevancy of particular AI techniques for automation of progressive die design activities. Based on the knowledge base approach of AI, an intelligent CAD framework is developed and presented in this paper. The proposed intelligent CAD framework comprises different knowledge base modules for automating progressive die design process. The procedure for the development of various knowledge base modules of the proposed intelligent CAD system is described through module CCKBS which has been designed for assessing manufacturability of sheet metal parts. An illustrative example has been included for demonstrating the usefulness of the developed module CCKBS. The system framework is flexible enough to accommodate new acquired knowledge for each module. The modules of the system framework are implementable on a PC and thus can be affordable by small and medium size enterprises.