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A knowledge based approach to automate forging design

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Journal of Materials Shaping Technology

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This paper describes a method and a system to automate the design of forging geometries. The method is derived from the principles and the actual practices of forging design used by experienced forging designers. Due to the diversity of the knowledge and problem solving techniques required for forging design, a combination of knowledge-based and algorithmic techniques was employed to implement the AFD (automated forging design) system. Given a set of design specifications, that is, machined part geometry, processing conditions, and special design considerations, the AFD system designs the forging section geometry automatically. Initial results from AFD show that it can be a powerful tool for designing geometries for the rib-web type of forgings.

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  1. Battelle Columbus Division, USA

    Juipeng Tang & Soo-Ik Oh

  2. The Ohio State University, USA

    Taylan Altan & Richard A. Miller

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Tang, J., Oh, SI., Altan, T. et al. A knowledge based approach to automate forging design. J. Materials Shaping Technology 6, 7–17 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02833579

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