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Topic number [901]
ABSTRACT
In this paper a Feedforward Neural Networks based
intelligent system for Computer Aided Process Planning
(CAPP) methodology is developed. This methodology
suggests the sequence of manufacturing operations to be
used, based on the attributes of a feature of the component.
By integrating this methodology Hith Computer Aided
Design (CAD), process planning can be generated, and
tested, which helps in realizing concurrent engineering.
Key words: Process Planning, CAD, Computer Aided
Manufacturing (CAM). CAPP, Neural Nehvorks.
manufacturingfeatures.
1. INTRODUCTION
Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing (CADICAM)
technologies have evolved over the last decade to automate
and integrate various stages of the product cycle to
improve the productivity of the conventional design and
manufacturing activities.
CAD relates to the activities like geometric/solid product
modelling, visualization, design analysis and drafting,
while CAM includes Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
equipements, robotics and flexible manufacturing system.
Since the CAD and CAM systems have been developed
independently, each one has its own method of
information representation which makes it difficult to
integrate them with each other [I].
Furthermore Process Planning is the critical bridge
between design and manufacturing [2]. Design information
can be translated into manufacturing language only
through process planning.
In this paper, we present an intelligent CAPP methodology
based on trained Neural Networks which help the designer
to choose the sequence of manufacturing operations based
on the attribute of feature components. In section 2, we
shall give a brief description of the problem formulation.
While in section 3 and 4, we present the development of
the CAD Model and the Neural Networks application. In
section 5; we give a case study and in section 6, we give a
final conclusion.
2. PROBLEM FORMULATION
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5. CASE STUDY
For the present system, Neural Netwodcs training data is
developed keeping in view the principales of design for
manufacturing, for each manufacturing operation. Based
on the particular values (Inputs and Outputs) of a feature's
attributes. the Neural Networks system can identifv the
sequence of operations necessary to produce the feature.
The classification of process according to precision is
performed using tolerance and surface finish values that
are normally achieved for the process.
Thus, the Neural Networks model has to be trained to
differentiate between this situations. This differentiation is
built into the second stage of the neural network. This
second stage is able to propose a suitable tool for machinig
feature.
In the case of experimentation study, we have chosen a
prismatic part of piece that formed ,by three families. .
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0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 (S3,. ..S7,. ...)
0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 ( S 3,...S7,....)
0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 ( . . S 5 , S 6 ,....)
0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 O(...S2,...S5,S6, ...)
6. CONCLUSION
The avantage of this new method of process planning is
the ability to generate an optimal sequence which is
difficult iu a real manufacturing environment. The
sequence generated is near optimal when it is successful in
minimising the number of set-ups and minimising the
number ofmanufacturing tool changes.
The development of powerful and flexible CAPP systems
will be useful to the manufachning engineering specialists
working in concurrent engineering teams. In the present
work, use of Artificial Neural Networks approach has
enabled to develop a very flexible intelligent CAPP
methodology that can be easily trained to handle new types
of components. A components with prismatic features has
been analyzed by this procedure. The methodology
presented here can substantially reduce the time taken to
generate process plans and the results will be of consistent
quality.
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