Title :
A Fuzzy Approach to Determine Processing Method in Mould Manufacturing
Author :
Zhou, Chi ; Liang, JianJun ; Zhang, Saijun
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Mech. & Automotive Eng., South China Univ. of Technol., Guangzhou, China
Abstract :
Because of the complex geometry shapes and structures of mould cavities, identifying the regions that should be eroded by EDM has become a time-consuming and error-prone work for toolmakers. A fuzzy approach to automatically select optimized processing method for manufacturing features is proposed in this paper. Some examples are also included for discussion. The results showed that this approach can accelerate the electrode design process and provide a way for integrating engineering knowledge into electrode design.
Keywords :
design engineering; electrical discharge machining; electrodes; fuzzy set theory; moulding; plastic products; EDM; complex geometry shapes; complex plastic products; electrode design; fuzzy approach; fuzzy set; mould cavities; mould manufacturing; plastic products; toolmakers; Acceleration; Design engineering; Electrodes; Geometry; Manufacturing automation; Manufacturing processes; Optimization methods; Process design; Pulp manufacturing; Shape; EDM; fuzzy set; manufacturablity; processing method determination;
Conference_Titel :
Intelligent Networks and Intelligent Systems, 2009. ICINIS '09. Second International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Tianjin
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5557-7
Electronic_ISBN :
978-0-7695-3852-5
DOI :
10.1109/ICINIS.2009.119
