ISSN:
1435-5663
Keywords:
Automated gating design
;
Features
;
Geometry-based reasoning
;
Non-manifold topology
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Computer Science
,
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
,
Technology
Notes:
Abstract The focus of this paper is on the application of the integrated non-manifold-topology-based CAE environment described in the companion paper (Part I). The need for both a geometry-based and a feature-based environment is illustrated through the application of the features modeling utility to automate the procedure for injection mold design and, more specifically, gating design. The gating plan synthesis system described in this paper automatically determines an initial gating configuration based on a features representation of the part and a knowledge-base that captures some of the design rules used in practice. The Features Modeling Utility (FMU), a Topology And Geometry Utility System (TAGUS) and an automatic mesh generator, OCTREE, are used to identify and query features and to perform geometric reasoning about the part. The methodology used, implementation details and examples of test cases are presented.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01201902
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