A Low Cost Knowledge Base System Framework for Design of Deep Drawing Die

In this paper a low cost knowledge base system (KBS) framework is proposed for design of deep drawing die and procedure for developing system modules. The task of building the system is structured into different modules for major activities of design of deep drawing die. A manufacturability assessment module of the proposed framework is developed to check the manufacturability of deep drawn parts. The technological knowledge is represented by using IF- THEN rules and it is coded in AutoLISP language. The module is designed to be loaded into the prompt area of AutoCAD. The cost of implementation of proposed system makes it affordable for small and medium scale sheet metal industries.

Authors:

• Vishal Naranje
• S. Kumar

Keywords:

• Knowledge base system
• Deep drawing die
• Manufacturability
• Sheet metal.

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