CAD/CAM Robotics and Factories of the Future ’90

Contents, Volume 1.- I: General Issues: Introduction.- Concurrent Engineering: An Introduction.- Quality Design Engineering: The Missing Link in U.S. Competitiveness.- New Activities in the Manufacturing Domain to Support the Concurrent Engineering Process.- II: Intelligent Information Networks: Introduction.- Artificial Intelligence in Concurrent Engineering.- An Open Ended Network Architecture for Integrated Control and Manufacturing.- A Data Base Inconsistency Checker for EASIE.- Database Exchange in the CAD/CAM/CIM Arena.- Formation of Machine Cells: A Fuzzy Set Approach.- Design Assessment Tool.- Support of PCs in Concurrent Engineering.- III: Neural Network: Introduction.- Artificial Neural Networks In Manufacturing.- Using Artificial Neural Networks For Flexible Manufacturing System Scheduling.- Machine-Part Family Formation Using Neural Networks.- Neural Networks in Process Diagnostics.- IV: Knowledge Based Engineering: Introduction.- DICEtalk: An Object-Oriented Knowledge-Based Engineering Environment.- Data Models of Mechanical Systems for Concurrent Design.- Manufacturing Knowledge Representation Using an Object Oriented Data Model.- Knowledge-Based Evaluation of Manufacturability.- Knowledge-Based Graphic User Interface Management Methodology.- Knowledge Augmentation Via Interactive Learning in a Path Finder.- Graphical User Interface with Object-Oriented Knowledge-Based Engineering Environment.- Knowledge Automation: Unifying Learning Automation and Knowledge Base.- Developing a Knowledge Based System for Progressive Die Design.- An Expert System Model for the Use in Some Aspects of Manufacturing.- V: Feature Based Design and Manufacturing: Introduction.- Using a Feature Algebra in Concurrent Engineering Design and Manufacturing.- Feature Recognition During Design Evolution.- Extraction of Manufacturing Features from an I-DEAS Universal File.- Feature Based Design Assembly.- Feature Based Machining Analysis and Cost Estimation for the Manufacture of Complex Geometries in Concurrent Engineering.- Use of Part Features for Process Planning.- VI: CAD and FEM: Introduction.- Model Based 3-D Curved Object Recognition Using Quadrics.- Finite-Element Model for Modal Analysis of Pretwisted Unsymmetric Blades.- Computer Based Life Prediction Methodology for Structural Design.- VII: Process Modeling and Control: Introduction.- Processing of Superalloys in the 1990s.- Application of the Finite Element Method in Metal Forming Process Design.- Strategic Value of Concurrent Product and Process Engineering.- The Design Process for Concurrent Engineering.- Modeling Concurrent Manufacturing Systems Using Petri Nets.- Production Planning and Control in the Factory of the Future.- Expert Control of Turning Process.- Expert System for Milling Process Selection.- Forging Die Design with Artificial Intelligence.- VIII: Process Simulation and Automation: Introduction.- Simulation Modeling in CIM Systems Design.- EXSEMA-An EXpert System for SElecting Simulation Software for Manufacturing Applications.- Group Technology Analysis for Manufacturing Data.- Dispatching Mobile Robots in Flexible Manufacturing Systems: The Issues and Problems.- Automation of Prototype General Aviation Aircraft Development.- Determining Organizational Readiness for Advanced Manufacturing Technology: Development of a Knowledge-Based System to Aid Implementation.- Planning and Realization of Skill Based Flexible Automation for Developing Countries.- IX: PCB Manufacturability and Assembly: Introduction.- An Expert System Based Concurrent Engineering Approach to PCB Assembly.- Real Time Production Scheduling and Dynamic Parts Routing for Flexible Assembly Lines.- A Knowledge-Based proach for Manufacturability of Printed Wiring Boards.- Design of an IGES Post Processor and Integration with a Robotic Workcell.- Discrete Optimum Assembly Methods for Automated Workcells.- Trajectory Planning for Obstacle-Avoided Assembly of Planar Printed Circuit Boards.- Development of a Vision Assisted Optimal Part-To-Pad Placement Technique for Printed Circuit Board Assembly.- X: Quality Control Techniques: Introduction.- Quality Function Deployment, a Technique of Design for Quality.- Quality Value Function and Consumer Quality Loss.- Implementation of a Computer Aided Quality System (CAQ) in CIM Environment: Advantages and Disadvantages.- Computer Aided Quality Assurance Systems.- Quality Consideration During DFA Analysis.- Selection of Acceptance Sampling Plans Through Knowledge Based Approach.- XI: Cost Analysis Concept: Introduction.- Analysis of Quality Costs: A Critical Elem:nt in CIM.- A Databased Time and Cost Estimation Algorithm for Piece Part Design and Manufacturing.- Improvement Curves in Manufacturing.- XII: Materials: Composite: Introduction.- The Payoffs of Concurrent Engineering in Advanced Materials Development.- A Practical Engineering Approach for Predicting Interlaminar Stresses in Composites.- Interactive Optimum Parametric Design of Laminated Composite Flange.- Computer Aided Dynamic Analysis of Laminated Composite Plates.- Integration of Rigid-Plastic Simulation Engines into Engineering Database System for Advanced Forging.- XIII: Implementation: Introduction.- Transitioning CE Technology to Industry.- Integrated Models of FMS in Concurrent Engineering Environment.- Implementing QED at the Ford Motor Company.