Sustained Integration for Computer-Aided Manufacturing: Integrating With Successive Versions of Step or IGES Files

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Kirkwood ◽  
James A. Sherwood
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Product Development Process ◽  
Background Information ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Computer Aided Manufacturing ◽  
Cad Systems ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Cad Cam

Computer-aided design (CAD)/computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)/computer-aided engineering (CAE) integration offers designers, analysts, and manufacturers the opportunity to share data efficiently throughout the product development process. CAM for NC programing and tool design integrated with solid model data from CAD systems represents a large portion of the CAD/CAM/CAE domain. Sustained integration whereby successive changes to a CAD model are reintegrated with downstream applications is considered the most advanced and useful integration. Sustained integration is typically maintained when working in a homogeneous CAD/CAM environment. However, when working with applications that do not share a common environment (i.e., heterogeneous integration), sustained integration fails, and this lack of sustained integration can result in a loss of detailed information as a design progresses through the engineering design process. In the current paper, the authors discuss and demonstrate a novel approach to achieve sustained integration when working in heterogeneous CAD/CAM environments. After providing basic background information to establish a context, then discussing state-of-the-art and emerging solutions, the paper discusses virtual persistent identifiers as described via design change vectors (VPI/DCV). A series of three case studies shows sustained integration based on neutral formats like STEP working as well as that observed in homogeneous environments. This novel approach demonstrates success as a generic solution using common export formats from the current CAD systems and avoids the need to establish any new standards to achieve sustained integration. The paper finishes with a summary of observations learned from these case studies along with possible future research topics.

User’s Perspective of CAD/CAM Software

1988 ◽  
Vol 4 (04) ◽  
pp. 280-285
Author(s):  
R. V. Shields
Keyword(s):  
Significant Role ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Great Emphasis ◽  
End User ◽  
Computer Aided Manufacturing ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Cad Cam ◽  
Aided Design ◽  
Cam Software

Great emphasis has been attached to the achievement of productivity and producibility benefits through the application of computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technologies. To ensure the achievement of these benefits, it is important that the end user have appropriate software and be able to use it to his advantage. The proper procurement, customization, installation, training, and implementation of software can play a significant role in the effectiveness of CAD/CAM.

Internet-Based Delivery of CAD/CAM Capability: An Industry Case Study

1998 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Szykman ◽  
Ram D. Sriram
Keyword(s):  
Small Businesses ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Data Exchange ◽  
Engineering Industry ◽  
Product Development Process ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Cad Cam

Abstract This paper presents a case study in the use of the Internet as a medium for exchange of information and delivery of computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) capability. The case study describes a collaboration among researchers and staff at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and Thar Designs, Inc., a small business in Pittsburgh, PA that designs and sells high-pressure fluid pumps. The objective of this case study is to identify the needs of small businesses in engineering industry in the area of Internet-based CAD/CAM services. The Internet-based interaction performed in this study encompassed various stages in an iterative product development process, consisting of design, data exchange, manufacturability analysis, and fabrication of a prototype.

scholarly journals Awareness Among Dental Undergraduate Students Regarding CAD/CAM Technology—A Survey Report

2019 ◽  
Vol 09 (02) ◽  
pp. 57-63
Author(s):  
Sushmita V. Palanisamy ◽  
Chethan Hegde
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Sample Selection ◽  
Computer Aided Manufacturing ◽  
The Third ◽  
Survey Report ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Cad Cam ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
Aided Design

Abstract Background Contemporary dentistry is advancing toward computer-aided design/ computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology. But the budding dentists are unaware about the advancement. This survey aims at detecting the level of awareness among the undergraduate students and then correlating those results to modify the future curriculum. Objective The study aims (1) to assess the awareness among the dental undergraduate students and (2) to correlate the level of awareness among the third years, final years, and interns. Sample Selection Study sample consist of 300 students (third year students, final year students, and interns) of A. B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka, India. The information of the survey was collected with the help of a questionnaire. Results More than 70% of the students were aware about the basic functioning of CAD/CAM unit and approximately 74% of the students were unaware about the materials used to fabricate the prosthesis using CAD/CAM technology.

The CAD/CAM Interface: A 25-Year Retrospective

2005 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 188-197 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Corney ◽  
C. Hayes ◽  
V. Sundararajan ◽  
P. Wright
Keyword(s):  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Manufacturing Processes ◽  
Sheet Metal Parts ◽  
Multiaxis Machining ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Cad Cam ◽  
Feature Based ◽  
Manufacturing Applications ◽  
Aided Design

The vision of fully automated manufacturing processes was conceived when computers were first used to control industrial equipment. But realizing this goal has not been easy; the difficulties of generating manufacturing information directly from computer aided design (CAD) data continued to challenge researchers for over 25 years. Although the extraction of coordinate geometry has always been straightforward, identifying the semantic structures (i.e., features) needed for reasoning about a component’s function and manufacturability has proved much more difficult. Consequently the programming of computer controlled manufacturing processes such as milling, cutting, turning and even the various lamination systems (e.g., SLA, SLS) has remained largely computer aided rather than entirely automated. This paper summarizes generic difficulties inherent in the development of feature based CAD/CAM (computer aided manufacturing) interfaces and presents two alternative perspectives on developments in manufacturing integration research that have occurred over the last 25 years. The first perspective presents developments in terms of technology drivers including progress in computational algorithms, enhanced design environments and faster computers. The second perspective describes challenges that arise in specific manufacturing applications including multiaxis machining, laminates, and sheet metal parts. The paper concludes by identifying possible directions for future research in this area.

MCAD-ECAD Integration: Overview and Future Research Perspectives

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenway Chen ◽  
Dirk Schaefer
Keyword(s):  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Electrical Engineering ◽  
Rapid Change ◽  
Background Information ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Product Modeling ◽  
Directional Information ◽  
Research Perspectives ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Aided Design

The domain of Electrical Computer-Aided Design and Engineering (ECAD/ECAE) has been subject to major and rapid change over the past couple of years. Electrical Engineering Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools developed in the early to mid-1990s no longer meet future requirements. Consequently, a new generation of Electrical Engineering CAD systems has been under development for about a decade now. An overview of advances in this field is presented in the introductory part of this paper. This overview also sets the context and provides background information for the main topic, MCAD-ECAD-integration, to be addressed in the remainder of this paper. Many complex engineered systems encompass mechanical as well as electrical engineering components. Unfortunately, contemporary CAE environments do not provide a sufficient degree of integration in order to allow for multi-disciplinary product modeling and bi-directional information flow (i.e. automated design modifications on either side) between mechanical and electrical CAD domains. Overcoming this barrier of systems integration would release a tremendous efficiency potential with regard to the efficient development of multidisciplinary product platforms and configurations. An overview of the state-of-the-art in MCAD-ECAD integration is presented. In addition, associated research questions are postulated and potential future research perspectives discussed.

scholarly journals Evolution of design considerations in complex craniofacial reconstruction using patient-specific implants

2016 ◽  
Vol 231 (6) ◽  
pp. 509-524 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sean Peel ◽  
Satyajeet Bhatia ◽  
Dominic Eggbeer ◽  
Daniel S Morris ◽  
Caroline Hayhurst
Keyword(s):  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Titanium Implants ◽  
Patient Specific ◽  
Patient Case ◽  
Computer Aided Manufacturing ◽  
Design Considerations ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Aided Design

Previously published evidence has established major clinical benefits from using computer-aided design, computer-aided manufacturing, and additive manufacturing to produce patient-specific devices. These include cutting guides, drilling guides, positioning guides, and implants. However, custom devices produced using these methods are still not in routine use, particularly by the UK National Health Service. Oft-cited reasons for this slow uptake include the following: a higher up-front cost than conventionally fabricated devices, material-choice uncertainty, and a lack of long-term follow-up due to their relatively recent introduction. This article identifies a further gap in current knowledge – that of design rules, or key specification considerations for complex computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing/additive manufacturing devices. This research begins to address the gap by combining a detailed review of the literature with first-hand experience of interdisciplinary collaboration on five craniofacial patient case studies. In each patient case, bony lesions in the orbito-temporal region were segmented, excised, and reconstructed in the virtual environment. Three cases translated these digital plans into theatre via polymer surgical guides. Four cases utilised additive manufacturing to fabricate titanium implants. One implant was machined from polyether ether ketone. From the literature, articles with relevant abstracts were analysed to extract design considerations. In all, 19 frequently recurring design considerations were extracted from previous publications. Nine new design considerations were extracted from the case studies – on the basis of subjective clinical evaluation. These were synthesised to produce a design considerations framework to assist clinicians with prescribing and design engineers with modelling. Promising avenues for further research are proposed.

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