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

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 EX pert S ystem for S E lecting Simulation Software for M anufacturing A pplications....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