Title :
Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing of Customized Insoles
Author :
Chung-Neng Huang ; Ming-Yih Lee ; Chong-Ching Chang
Author_Institution :
Nat. Univ. of Tainan, Tainan, Taiwan
Abstract :
The authors developed a method for manufacturing customized insoles. It leverages advances in pressure analysis of the foot, including research on insole materials´ mechanical properties and the design of insole components. Using a plan tar pressure measurement system and computer numerical control (CNC) or rapid-prototyping technology, it determines the distributed average pressure for each region of the foot, creates a model of the sole, and manufactures an insole. The method makes insole design much more precise, which enables rapid manufacturing and ensures more ergonomic and comfortable insoles.
Keywords :
computerised numerical control; footwear; product customisation; rapid prototyping (industrial); computer numerical control; computer-aided design; computer-aided manufacturing; customized insole manufacturing; plan tar pressure measurement system; rapid-prototyping technology; CADCAM; Design automation; Manufacturing; CAD; CAM; computer graphics; customized insole; graphics and multimedia; plantar pressure; reverse engineering;
Journal_Title :
Computer Graphics and Applications, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MCG.2011.19
