...Roberto Viganò; Gilberto Osorio Gómez Purpose The purpose of this paper is to define an approach to extract the liaison graph from a 3D CAD model and analyze a method to find at least a feasible assembly sequence for the product. The method could be useful to search the optimal sequence...

... the variation propagation of ATWS with automated riveting. Design/methodology/approach The paper addresses the variation propagation model and method by first, forming a novel Stage‐State model to represent the process of automated riveting. Second, the effect of positioning error on assembly variation...

.... Design/methodology/approach Based on the initial sensor locations and measurement data in launch time of the assembly process, the Bayesian network approach for fixture fault diagnosis is proposed to construct the diagnostic model. Furthermore, given the desired number of sensors, the diagnostic ability...

... An integrated modelling framework that enables complete and realistic representations of manufacturing systems is proposed. A software tool, developed based on this framework, offers two modules to support DfQ: simulation and root cause analysis. This paper focuses on the latter. Findings Integrated models...

... elements' influence on RFT, the analysis was conducted in the velocity and current control loops, respectively. The RFT algorithm for modeling servo mechanism with friction was developed to overcome the nonlinear influence. Furthermore, the results from experiments were presented to validate the analysis...

...Hongmin Zhu; Dianliang Wu; Xiumin Fan Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop a modeling and interactive operating method for virtual assembly (VA) to support assembly process generation based on interactive operation. Design/methodology/approach This paper puts forward an assembly...

... these issues. Design/methodology/approach This paper describes a system for processing assembly models and extracting assembly related data using application programming interface (API) of the computer‐aided design (CAD) software. These data are used to identify the relationships between different...

... phase taking into consideration effects of part deformation on variation propagation, since early design phase involves the development of imprecise design models with scant or incomplete product and process knowledge. The objective of this paper is to present a variation model which can be built...

...Ewen Kellar; Hamid Ullah; Erik L.J. Bohez Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a Petri net (PN) model based on assembly plan is presented for modeling a flexible assembly system (FAS) configuration, determining an optimal work‐in‐process (WIP), lead time, throughput, and utilization...

... for design and fabrication procedure of medical models using computer‐aided design (CAD) and fused deposition modeling (FDM) technique for application in the mandibular reconstructive surgery. Design/methodology/approach Case studies of patients with mandibular defects are examined using CAD model...

... analysis (circuits) Modelling To set the scene, consider a large warehouse, or a distribution center with thousands of boxes, with parts and assemblies in these boxes, that range from low‐cost, to high‐value, even highly‐sensitive technology, food, or drugs, that must be kept at a given...

... techniques. The new evaluated assembly parts can be generated in the AR interface and assembled to assembly platform through assembly features. The model‐based collision detection technique is implemented for assembly constraint evaluation. Findings With AR interface, it would be possible to combine some...

.../approach Medical image processing and RE are applied to construct three‐dimensional models of anatomical structures, from which custom‐made (personalized) medical applications are developed. Findings The investigated methods were successfully used for design and manufacturing of biomodels, surgical...

.... Moreover, the neural network approach is used in the determination of optimum assembly sequence. The inputs to the networks are the collection of assembly sequence data. This data is used to train the network using the back propagation (BP) algorithm. Findings The proposed neural network model...

... of a multimode fiber and wide‐stripe diode laser. Design/methodology/approach Presents the manufacturing process for realisation of 3D precision structures, heat dissipation structures and a cooling channel into the LTCC substrate. The developed methodology for 3D modelling and simulation of the system...

...Paul G. Ranky Digital, Internet‐enabled assembly line and factory modeling is essential for creating hardware and software independent, model‐driven system designs that can be implemented in a variety of different ways on a global‐basis in different countries and industries based on constraints...

...S.G. Advani; E.M. Sozer Process Modeling in Composites Manufacturing . Marcel Dekker , 2003 . 436 pp. , ISBN: 0‐8247‐0860‐1   US$175 (hardcover) © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2004 --> Modelling Composite materials Manufacturing Books “Process Modeling...

...H. Medellín; J. Corney; J.B.C. Davies; T. Lim; J.M. Ritchie This paper presents a novel approach for rapid prototyping based on the octree decomposition of 3D geometric models. The proposed method, referred as OcBlox, integrates an octree modeller, an assembly planning system, and a robotic...

...Steve Upcraft; Richard Fletcher This paper reviews the various technologies available for rapid prototyping including stereolithography, selective laser sintering, laminated object manufacturing, fused deposition modelling, multi‐jet modelling, three‐dimensional printing. It also covers surface...

...Jianfeng Yu; Yuehong Yin; Xinjun Sheng; Zhaoneng Chen Knowledge‐based timed colored object‐oriented Petri net (KTCOPN) is presented as a modelling method for a reconfigurable assembly system (RAS) in this paper. Compared to the conventional flexible assembly systems, the configuration of a RAS...