Designing a Modular Rapid Manufacturing Process

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacquelyn K. Stroble ◽  
Frank W. Liou
Keyword(s):  
System Integration ◽  
Manufacturing Process ◽  
Manufacturing Systems ◽  
Manufacturing System ◽  
Modular Design ◽  
Process Integration ◽  
Integrated System ◽  
Integrated Systems ◽  
Rapid Manufacturing ◽  
Integrated Manufacturing

Freeform Fabrication and additive fabrication technologies have been combined with subtractive processes to achieve a variety of fully integrated rapid manufacturing systems. The combination of separate fabrication techniques into one rapid manufacturing system results in unit manufacturing process integration, sometimes known as a hybrid system. However, the design methods or approaches required to construct these integrated systems are vaguely described or not mentioned at all. The final product from any integrated system is affected not only by the unit manufacturing processes themselves, but also by the extent the individual units are assimilated into an integrated process. A wide variety of integrated and hybrid manufacturing systems and current manufacturing design methodologies are described in this paper, along with their similarities and differences. Through our extensive review it was discovered that there are five key elements to a reliable integrated manufacturing system: process planning software, motion system, control system, unit manufacturing process, and finishing process. By studying the manner in which all other systems have been integrated, a table of successful integrated manufacturing system elements combinations has been created, documenting each of the key element choices, resulting in a variety of modular designs. A table of common obstacles encountered during manufacturing system integration has been compiled and presented in Section 4. This paper further discusses the importance of the five elements in manufacturing system integration, and how integrated systems is the way to move forward in the manufacturing domain. In the final Section, we describe our modular design experience to demonstrate how unit manufacturing process integration has increased productivity and the capabilities of a laser aided manufacturing process.

Designing a Modular Rapid Manufacturing Process

2010 ◽  
Vol 132 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacquelyn K. S. Nagel ◽  
Frank W. Liou
Keyword(s):  
Manufacturing Process ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Manufacturing Systems ◽  
Manufacturing System ◽  
Modular Design ◽  
Process Integration ◽  
Process Analysis ◽  
Integrated System ◽  
Rapid Manufacturing ◽  
Potential Cost

Freeform fabrication and additive fabrication technologies have been combined with subtractive processes to achieve a variety of fully integrated rapid manufacturing systems. The combination of separate fabrication techniques into one rapid manufacturing system results in unit manufacturing process integration, sometimes known as a hybrid system. However, the design methods or approaches required to construct these integrated systems are vaguely described or not mentioned at all. The final product from any integrated system is affected not only by the unit manufacturing processes themselves, but also by the extent the individual units are assimilated into an integrated process. A wide variety of integrated and hybrid manufacturing systems and current manufacturing design methodologies are described in this paper, along with their similarities and differences. Through our extensive review, it was discovered that there are five key elements to a reliable integrated rapid manufacturing system: process planning software, motion system, control system, unit manufacturing process, and a finishing process. By studying the manner in which all other systems have been integrated, a table of successful integrated manufacturing system element combinations has been complied, documenting each of the key element choices, resulting in a variety of modular designs. This paper further discusses the importance of the five elements in manufacturing system integration, and how an integrated system is the way to move forward in the manufacturing domain. To that end, a rapid manufacturing system design methodology was developed that explores designs via process analysis to discover integration potential. Cost-benefit analysis is then used to assess the performance of the new system. This analysis determines if all needs have been met, while staying within the constraints of time and resources. Additionally, a table of common issues and obstacles encountered during manufacturing system development has been compiled to assist in the design and development of future rapid manufacturing systems. To illustrate the design methodology, our modular design experience with a laser aided manufacturing process is presented. Unit manufacturing process integration has increased the productivity and capabilities of our system, which reduced resource volume and increased productivity.

Research on Case-Base in Semantic SOA Integrated System

2010 ◽  
Vol 139-141 ◽  
pp. 1455-1459 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qi Cheng Zhang ◽  
Lin Zhang ◽  
Yong Liang Luo ◽  
Bao Lu Wang
Keyword(s):  
Manufacturing Process ◽  
Manufacturing System ◽  
Integrated System ◽  
Integrated Manufacturing ◽  
Complex Product ◽  
Complex Products ◽  
Key Technologies ◽  
Case Base

Experience accumulation and reuse are very important for manufacturing of complex product. However, there is no mechanism to support such function in the integrated manufacturing system based on semantic SOA which is generally accepted as an effective approach to raise productivity. Specific to this problem, we propose a solution by building a case-base in semantic SOA to improve the traditional framework, in which case-base can accumulates the experiences by case study and reuse them by case retrieve. In this paper, the new architecture and workflow of the semantic SOA with build-in case-base is designed, merging and maximizing the advantages of both case-base and SOA to make up the lack of experience accumulation and reuse mechanism. Then, combined with field characteristics of complex products’ manufacturing process, construction and implementation concerning key technologies and methods of case-base are comprehensively elaborated.

Digital Factory: Simulation Enhancing Production and Engineering Process

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angella Thomas ◽  
David A. Guerra-Zubiaga ◽  
John Cohran
Keyword(s):  
System Integration ◽  
Flexible Manufacturing ◽  
Manufacturing Systems ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Manufacturing System ◽  
Flexible Manufacturing System ◽  
Engineering Process ◽  
Research Activity ◽  
Digital Twins ◽  
Enhancing Production

Manufacturing system integration is an important industrial and research activity to explore Next Generation Automated Systems (NGAS). Manufacturing systems has been incorporating flexible, reconfigurable, smart and intelligent features. Advances in technology and trends such Industry 4.0 will revolutionize the manufacturing industry tremendously. Important subjects in this direction are Digital Twins, Internet of Things, and Collaborative Robots among others, are integral to continue the progression to create smart and reliable manufacturing processes. This paper aims to implement a method applying these concepts in a Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) by providing a broad view of NGAS.

scholarly journals A Multi-State Model for Reliability Analysis of Metal Sheet Manufacturing Process Using Artificial Neural Network Technique

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anil Chandra ◽  
Surbhi Gupta ◽  
Chandra Kant Jaggi
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Artificial Neural Network ◽  
Reliability Analysis ◽  
Manufacturing Process ◽  
Manufacturing Systems ◽  
Manufacturing System ◽  
Metal Sheet ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Artificial Neural ◽  
Over Time

A manufacturing system is governed by its various processes upon which its efficiency is dependent. Since failure results in considerable losses, many manufacturing systems have certain redundancies for some processes. These redundancies cause the system to work under different efficiency states called multi-state elements. In this paper, various processes of metal sheet manufacturing unit have been categorized as subsystems to determine the multi-state probabilities of its different efficiency states. Artificial Neural Network Technique (ANN) has been used to estimate the change in these multi-state probabilities over time. The ANN has also been used to estimate variation in upstate and downstate probabilities of the system for a particular-time period. The results have been used to determine variation in profit over time for the system.

Integrated Manufacturing System for Complex Geometries

2020 ◽  
pp. 321-331
Author(s):  
Divya Zindani ◽  
Kaushik Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Development Time ◽  
Manufacturing System ◽  
Green Technology ◽  
Integrated System ◽  
Integrated Manufacturing ◽  
Core Technology ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Main Components ◽  
Aided Design

The chapter proposes an integrated manufacturing system consisting of three main components: digital prototyping, physical prototyping, and lost core technology. The integrated system combines the beneficial aspects of computer-aided design, computer-aided engineering, rapid prototyping, and rapid tooling. The proposed integrated system is an attempt to compress the product development time while saving cost. The system can be efficient in designing of mold, parts with complex ducts and cavities, and carrying out design analysis through optimization and simulations. The system is therefore an attempt to minimize the waste of material that occurs in the development of a product and is therefore an efficient green technology for the manufacturing industries.

Research – Design & Development of Fast Customized Manufacturing for Prostheses TKR Based on Rapid Prototyping

2014 ◽  
Vol 980 ◽  
pp. 243-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agri Suwandi ◽  
Gandjar Kiswanto ◽  
Widjajalaksmi Kusumaningsih ◽  
Tresna P. Soemardi
Keyword(s):  
Total Knee Replacement ◽  
Rapid Prototyping ◽  
Manufacturing Process ◽  
Manufacturing Systems ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Rapid Manufacturing ◽  
Prosthetic Rehabilitation ◽  
Standard Geometry ◽  
Total Knee ◽  
Organ Replacement

The challenge for engineer’s orthopedic prosthetic rehabilitation is to find a state of the art in the field, technical or otherwise, that will help their clients who have disabilities. Organ replacement with prostheses is one of the most successful procedures until now. However prostheses are still using standard geometry that has been determined by the manufacturer of the prostheses and it becomes a problem. In addition to the design size that does not fit, long manufacturing process takes time and is expensive also being a problem. Suitability of the prostheses with the patient's body anthropometry and speed of production in the manufacture of the prostheses is very important. In manufacturing, precision and speed of manufacture of the product is something that is possible but requires a high cost, especially in the manufacture of prostheses. By using rapid prototyping technology are available, this research try to develop the customized and rapid manufacturing systems for the manufacture of prostheses, especially for Total Knee Replacement (TKR).

Research on the Integration of CAD and MIS Systems Based on Flexible Manufacturing Model

2010 ◽  
Vol 44-47 ◽  
pp. 61-65
Author(s):  
Jun Tian ◽  
Shou Yan Zhong ◽  
Li Fa Han
Keyword(s):  
System Integration ◽  
Flexible Manufacturing ◽  
Manufacturing Systems ◽  
Local Area Networks ◽  
Local Area ◽  
Integrated Systems ◽  
Integration Model ◽  
Distributed Computer System ◽  
Enterprise Clusters ◽  
Multi Level

The enterprise clusters are many enterprises in the same region, which are centralized to produce the same mass products. In the context of globalization, the enterprise clusters are becoming an important force of the leading world economy. Based on investigating and analyzing for the enterprise clusters in south China, the local area networks of the enterprise clusters can be built by using multi-level distributed computer system. The CAD and MIS systems are integrated into the local area networks of the enterprise clusters so that the flexible manufacturing systems can gain manufacturing data from the integrated systems. So, the integrated systems greatly improve the productivity of the enterprise clusters. The CAD and MIS system integration model of intelligentization has been dwelt on in this paper.

Integrated Manufacturing System for Complex Geometries

2019 ◽  
pp. 14-23
Author(s):  
Divya Zindani ◽  
Kaushik Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Development Time ◽  
Manufacturing System ◽  
Green Technology ◽  
Integrated System ◽  
Integrated Manufacturing ◽  
Core Technology ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Main Components ◽  
Aided Design

The chapter proposes an integrated manufacturing system consisting of three main components: digital prototyping, physical prototyping, and lost core technology. The integrated system combines the beneficial aspects of computer-aided design, computer-aided engineering, rapid prototyping, and rapid tooling. The proposed integrated system is an attempt to compress the product development time while saving cost. The system can be efficient in designing of mold, parts with complex ducts and cavities, and carrying out design analysis through optimization and simulations. The system is therefore an attempt to minimize the waste of material that occurs in the development of a product and is therefore an efficient green technology for the manufacturing industries.

A Novel Framework in Manufacturing Automation to Implement Cyber-Manufacturing Systems

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
David A. Guerra-Zubiaga ◽  
Kathy S. Schwaig ◽  
Mason B. Felix ◽  
John D. Calfee ◽  
Aubrey M. Sims ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
System Integration ◽  
Manufacturing Systems ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Manufacturing System ◽  
Basic Structure ◽  
Research Paper ◽  
Digital Manufacturing ◽  
Manufacturing Automation ◽  
The Future ◽  
Automation Framework

Cyber Manufacturing system (CMS) is the future of manufacturing system integration, which can completely change the manufacturing industry in all areas to benefit everyone from the companies to the consumers. This research paper describes how this form of manufacturing can be achieved through the cooperation of several areas of digital manufacturing. The included Manufacturing Automation Framework displays how the different systems can work together to achieve successful cyber manufacturing. The framework provides the basic structure of the system needed to easily transfer the technology and ideas to various industries.

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