A VRML Based Feature Representation and Recognition Technique with Application to Machining Processes
 
 
 

Abhilesh Bhargava | MS | 2000

Numerous studies have been conducted to find a feasible solution for an efficient and successful integration of Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing. Feature based modeling presents an efficient solution to this problem. A CAD interface is also required for applications like feature based process planning, assembly planning, and environmental based prediction software. In environmental based prediction software, the need for waste streams prediction is now felt at the design stage of the product so as to facilitate the design of a minimum wastestream producing product.
 

In this thesis focus has been on the manufacturing activity with emphasis on machining operations. A software based CAD interface has been developed for environmental waste prediction software. Attribute Adjacency Graph techniques have been used for feature representation and recognition. The final output are features which can be used as input to the waste stream prediction software. The waste stream prediction software is a simulation environment used for predicting the manufacturing waste streams generated by a product at different design and manufacturing stages, thus helping a designer in designing an environmental friendly product.

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