Ebook: CAD/CAM Robotics and Factories of the Future ’90: Volume 1: Concurrent Engineering 5th International Conference on CAD/CAM, Robotics, and Factories of the Future (CARS and FOF’90 Proceedings International Society for Productivity Enhancement

According to the Concurrent Engineering Research Center (CERC) at West Virginia University, "the concurrent engineering (CE) is a rapid simultaneous approach where research and development, design, manufacturing and support are carried out in parallel". The mission of concurrent engineering is to reduce time to market, improve total quality and lower cost for products or systems developed and supported by large organizations. The purpose of the concurrent design methodology is to let the designer know the consequences of his design decisions in the manufacturing and assembly stages as well as in subsequent operations. Design for manufacture and assembly, design for reliability and testability, CAD/CAM/CAE, knowledge based systems, cost analysis and advanced material technology are the major constituents of concurrent engineering. The need for concurrent engineering can be justified from the fact that in every production cycle, the design phase approximately takes 5 to 10% of the total cycle, but overall it influences 80% of the production cycle. This volume contains articles from a wide spectrum dealing with concepts of concurrent engineering. The importance of the knowledge-based systems in the CE environment is significant as they provide the common platform to achieve the same level of expertise to the designers and manufacturers throughout the organization for the specific task. Their role in "do it right the first time" is very important in providing aid to the designers and manufacturers to optimize the design and manufacturing setups for a cost­ effectiveness and reduced production time.

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Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xxxi
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Concurrent Engineering: An Introduction....Pages 3-16
Quality Design Engineering: The Missing Link in U.S. Competitiveness....Pages 17-30
New Activities in the Manufacturing Domain to Support the Concurrent Engineering Process....Pages 31-36
Front Matter....Pages 37-37
Artificial Intelligence in Concurrent Engineering....Pages 39-48
An Open Ended Network Architecture for Integrated Control and Manufacturing....Pages 49-54
A Data Base Inconsistency Checker for EASIE....Pages 55-60
Database Exchange in the CAD/CAM/CIM Arena....Pages 61-66
Formation of Machine Cells: A Fuzzy Set Approach....Pages 67-72
Design Assessment Tool....Pages 73-79
Support of PC s in Concurrent Engineering....Pages 80-85
Front Matter....Pages 87-87
Artificial Neural Networks In Manufacturing....Pages 89-94
Using Artificial Neural Networks For Flexible Manufacturing System Scheduling....Pages 95-101
Machine-Part Family Formation Using Neural Networks....Pages 102-107
Neural Networks in Process Diagnostics....Pages 108-114
Front Matter....Pages 115-115
DICEtalk: An Object-Oriented Knowledge-Based Engineering Environment....Pages 117-122
Data Models of Mechanical Systems for Concurrent Design....Pages 123-129
Manufacturing Knowledge Representation Using an Object Oriented Data Model....Pages 130-135
Knowledge-Based Evaluation of Manufacturability....Pages 136-141
Knowledge-Based Graphic User Interface Management Methodology....Pages 142-147
Knowledge Augmentation Via Interactive Learning in a Path Finder....Pages 148-153
Front Matter....Pages 115-115
Graphical User Interface with Object-Oriented Knowledge-Based Engineering Environment....Pages 154-159
Knowledge Automation: Unifying Learning Automation and Knowledge Base....Pages 160-165
Developing a Knowledge Based System for Progressive Die Design....Pages 166-171
An Expert System Model for the Use in Some Aspects of Manufacturing....Pages 172-178
Front Matter....Pages 179-179
Using a Feature Algebra in Concurrent Engineering Design and Manufacturing....Pages 181-186
Feature Recognition During Design Evolution....Pages 187-192
Extraction of Manufacturing Features from an I-DEAS Universal File....Pages 193-198
Feature Based Design Assembly....Pages 199-204
Feature Based Machining Analysis and Cost Estimation for the Manufacture of Complex Geometries in Concurrent Engineering....Pages 205-210
Use of Part Features for Process Planning....Pages 211-216
Front Matter....Pages 217-217
Model Based 3-D Curved Object Recognition Using Quadrics....Pages 219-224
Finite-Element Model for Modal Analysis of Pretwisted Unsymmetric Blades....Pages 225-230
Computer Based Life Prediction Methodology for Structural Design....Pages 231-236
Front Matter....Pages 237-237
Processing of Superalloys in the 1990 s....Pages 239-252
Application of the Finite Element Method in Metal Forming Process Design....Pages 253-258
Strategic Value of Concurrent Product and Process Engineering....Pages 259-264
The Design Process for Concurrent Engineering....Pages 265-270
Modeling Concurrent Manufacturing Systems Using Petri Nets....Pages 271-280
Production Planning and Control in the Factory of the Future....Pages 281-286
Expert Control of Turning Process....Pages 287-292
Front Matter....Pages 237-237
Expert System for Milling Process Selection....Pages 293-298
Forging Die Design with Artificial Intelligence....Pages 299-305
Front Matter....Pages 307-307
Simulation Modeling in CIM Systems Design....Pages 309-314
EXSEMA-An EXpert System for SElecting Simulation Software for Manufacturing Applications....Pages 315-320
Group Technology Analysis for Manufacturing Data....Pages 321-326
Dispatching Mobile Robots in Flexible Manufacturing Systems: The Issues and Problems....Pages 327-333
Automation of Prototype General Aviation Aircraft Development....Pages 334-339
Determining Organizational Readiness for Advanced Manufacturing Technology: Development of a Knowledge-Based System to Aid Implementation....Pages 340-345
Planning and Realization of Skill Based Flexible Automation for Developing Countries....Pages 346-352
Front Matter....Pages 353-353
An Expert System Based Concurrent Engineering Approach to PCB Assembly....Pages 355-360
Real Time Production Scheduling and Dynamic Parts Routing for Flexible Assembly Lines....Pages 361-368
A Knowledge-Based Approach for Manufacturability of Printed Wiring Boards....Pages 369-375
Design of an IGES Post Processor and Integration with a Robotic Workcell....Pages 376-381
Discrete Optimum Assembly Methods for Automated Workcells....Pages 382-387
Trajectory Planning for Obstacle-Avoided Assembly of Planar Printed Circuit Boards....Pages 388-393
Development of a Vision Assisted Optimal Part-To-Pad Placement Technique for Printed Circuit Board Assembly....Pages 394-399
Front Matter....Pages 401-401
Quality Function Deployment, a Technique of Design for Quality....Pages 403-408
Quality Value Function and Consumer Quality Loss....Pages 409-414
Implementation of a Computer Aided Quality System (CAQ) in CIM Environment: Advantages and Disadvantages....Pages 415-420
Computer Aided Quality Assurance Systems....Pages 421-435
Front Matter....Pages 401-401
Quality Consideration During DFA Analysis....Pages 436-442
Selection of Acceptance Sampling Plans Through Knowledge Based Approach....Pages 443-449
Front Matter....Pages 451-451
Analysis of Quality Costs: A Critical Element in CIM....Pages 453-457
A Databased Time and Cost Estimation Algorithm for Piece Part Design and Manufacturing....Pages 458-465
Improvement Curves in Manufacturing....Pages 466-471
Front Matter....Pages 473-473
The Payoffs of Concurrent Engineering in Advance Material Development....Pages 475-486
A Practical Engineering Approach for Predicting Interlaminar Stresses in Composites....Pages 487-505
Interactive Optimum Parametric Design of Laminated Composite Flange....Pages 506-518
Computer Aided Dynamic Analysis of Laminated Composite Plates....Pages 519-527
Integration of Rigid-Plastic Simulation Engines into Engineering Database System for Advanced Forging....Pages 528-533
Front Matter....Pages 535-535
Transitioning CE Technology to Industry....Pages 537-552
Integrated Models of FMS in Concurrent Engineering Environment....Pages 553-562
Implementing QFD at the Ford Motor Company....Pages 563-584

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Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xxxi
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Concurrent Engineering: An Introduction....Pages 3-16
Quality Design Engineering: The Missing Link in U.S. Competitiveness....Pages 17-30
New Activities in the Manufacturing Domain to Support the Concurrent Engineering Process....Pages 31-36
Front Matter....Pages 37-37
Artificial Intelligence in Concurrent Engineering....Pages 39-48
An Open Ended Network Architecture for Integrated Control and Manufacturing....Pages 49-54
A Data Base Inconsistency Checker for EASIE....Pages 55-60
Database Exchange in the CAD/CAM/CIM Arena....Pages 61-66
Formation of Machine Cells: A Fuzzy Set Approach....Pages 67-72
Design Assessment Tool....Pages 73-79
Support of PC s in Concurrent Engineering....Pages 80-85
Front Matter....Pages 87-87
Artificial Neural Networks In Manufacturing....Pages 89-94
Using Artificial Neural Networks For Flexible Manufacturing System Scheduling....Pages 95-101
Machine-Part Family Formation Using Neural Networks....Pages 102-107
Neural Networks in Process Diagnostics....Pages 108-114
Front Matter....Pages 115-115
DICEtalk: An Object-Oriented Knowledge-Based Engineering Environment....Pages 117-122
Data Models of Mechanical Systems for Concurrent Design....Pages 123-129
Manufacturing Knowledge Representation Using an Object Oriented Data Model....Pages 130-135
Knowledge-Based Evaluation of Manufacturability....Pages 136-141
Knowledge-Based Graphic User Interface Management Methodology....Pages 142-147
Knowledge Augmentation Via Interactive Learning in a Path Finder....Pages 148-153
Front Matter....Pages 115-115
Graphical User Interface with Object-Oriented Knowledge-Based Engineering Environment....Pages 154-159
Knowledge Automation: Unifying Learning Automation and Knowledge Base....Pages 160-165
Developing a Knowledge Based System for Progressive Die Design....Pages 166-171
An Expert System Model for the Use in Some Aspects of Manufacturing....Pages 172-178
Front Matter....Pages 179-179
Using a Feature Algebra in Concurrent Engineering Design and Manufacturing....Pages 181-186
Feature Recognition During Design Evolution....Pages 187-192
Extraction of Manufacturing Features from an I-DEAS Universal File....Pages 193-198
Feature Based Design Assembly....Pages 199-204
Feature Based Machining Analysis and Cost Estimation for the Manufacture of Complex Geometries in Concurrent Engineering....Pages 205-210
Use of Part Features for Process Planning....Pages 211-216
Front Matter....Pages 217-217
Model Based 3-D Curved Object Recognition Using Quadrics....Pages 219-224
Finite-Element Model for Modal Analysis of Pretwisted Unsymmetric Blades....Pages 225-230
Computer Based Life Prediction Methodology for Structural Design....Pages 231-236
Front Matter....Pages 237-237
Processing of Superalloys in the 1990 s....Pages 239-252
Application of the Finite Element Method in Metal Forming Process Design....Pages 253-258
Strategic Value of Concurrent Product and Process Engineering....Pages 259-264
The Design Process for Concurrent Engineering....Pages 265-270
Modeling Concurrent Manufacturing Systems Using Petri Nets....Pages 271-280
Production Planning and Control in the Factory of the Future....Pages 281-286
Expert Control of Turning Process....Pages 287-292
Front Matter....Pages 237-237
Expert System for Milling Process Selection....Pages 293-298
Forging Die Design with Artificial Intelligence....Pages 299-305
Front Matter....Pages 307-307
Simulation Modeling in CIM Systems Design....Pages 309-314
EXSEMA-An EXpert System for SElecting Simulation Software for Manufacturing Applications....Pages 315-320
Group Technology Analysis for Manufacturing Data....Pages 321-326
Dispatching Mobile Robots in Flexible Manufacturing Systems: The Issues and Problems....Pages 327-333
Automation of Prototype General Aviation Aircraft Development....Pages 334-339
Determining Organizational Readiness for Advanced Manufacturing Technology: Development of a Knowledge-Based System to Aid Implementation....Pages 340-345
Planning and Realization of Skill Based Flexible Automation for Developing Countries....Pages 346-352
Front Matter....Pages 353-353
An Expert System Based Concurrent Engineering Approach to PCB Assembly....Pages 355-360
Real Time Production Scheduling and Dynamic Parts Routing for Flexible Assembly Lines....Pages 361-368
A Knowledge-Based Approach for Manufacturability of Printed Wiring Boards....Pages 369-375
Design of an IGES Post Processor and Integration with a Robotic Workcell....Pages 376-381
Discrete Optimum Assembly Methods for Automated Workcells....Pages 382-387
Trajectory Planning for Obstacle-Avoided Assembly of Planar Printed Circuit Boards....Pages 388-393
Development of a Vision Assisted Optimal Part-To-Pad Placement Technique for Printed Circuit Board Assembly....Pages 394-399
Front Matter....Pages 401-401
Quality Function Deployment, a Technique of Design for Quality....Pages 403-408
Quality Value Function and Consumer Quality Loss....Pages 409-414
Implementation of a Computer Aided Quality System (CAQ) in CIM Environment: Advantages and Disadvantages....Pages 415-420
Computer Aided Quality Assurance Systems....Pages 421-435
Front Matter....Pages 401-401
Quality Consideration During DFA Analysis....Pages 436-442
Selection of Acceptance Sampling Plans Through Knowledge Based Approach....Pages 443-449
Front Matter....Pages 451-451
Analysis of Quality Costs: A Critical Element in CIM....Pages 453-457
A Databased Time and Cost Estimation Algorithm for Piece Part Design and Manufacturing....Pages 458-465
Improvement Curves in Manufacturing....Pages 466-471
Front Matter....Pages 473-473
The Payoffs of Concurrent Engineering in Advance Material Development....Pages 475-486
A Practical Engineering Approach for Predicting Interlaminar Stresses in Composites....Pages 487-505
Interactive Optimum Parametric Design of Laminated Composite Flange....Pages 506-518
Computer Aided Dynamic Analysis of Laminated Composite Plates....Pages 519-527
Integration of Rigid-Plastic Simulation Engines into Engineering Database System for Advanced Forging....Pages 528-533
Front Matter....Pages 535-535
Transitioning CE Technology to Industry....Pages 537-552
Integrated Models of FMS in Concurrent Engineering Environment....Pages 553-562
Implementing QFD at the Ford Motor Company....Pages 563-584
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