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Computer Applications in Near Net-Shape Operations

Having edited "Journal of Materials Processing Technology" (previously entitled "Journal of Mechanical Working Technology") for close on 25 years, I have seen the many dramatic changes that have occurred in the materials processing field. Long gone are the days when the only &quo...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Nee, Andrew Y.C. (Editor), Ong, Soh K. (Editor), Wang, Yun G. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London Springer London 1999, 1999
Edition:1st ed. 1999
Series:Advanced Manufacturing
Subjects:
Machines, Tools, Processes
Manufactures
Mechanical Engineering
Online Access:
Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 8.3 Advanced knowledge-based techniques for the modelling and generation of progressive dies
  • 8.4 An industrial case study
  • 8.5 Conclusions
  • 4.6 CAM for plastic injection moulds
  • 4.7 CAD/CAE/CAM system for plastic injection moulding
  • 5 FEM applications in near net-shape operations
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 FEM applications and developments in near net-shape operations
  • 5.3 FEM applications in massive (bulk) metal forming processes
  • 5.4 FEM application in die design
  • 5.5 FEM application in analysis of hydraulic presses
  • 6 CAE/CNC of machines for near net-shape operations
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Universal CNC systems for near net-shape operations
  • 6.3 CNC for sheet metal forming machines
  • 6.4 FMC for sheet metal bending
  • 7 IMOLD®: an intelligent mould design and assembly system
  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Injection moulding
  • 7.3 Computer applications in injection mould design
  • 7.4 IMOLD®
  • 7.5 An example
  • 7.6 Conclusions
  • References
  • 8 Computer applications inintelligent progressive dies design (IPD)
  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Overview of the computer architecture
  • 1 Introduction to near net-shape operations
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Classification of near net-shape operations
  • 1.3 Near net-shape operations: past, present and future
  • 2 CAD/CAM for sheet metal forming and related processes
  • 2.1 Introduction and basic techniques
  • 2.2 Optimisation of blank layout
  • 2.3 Fine blanking
  • 2.4 Progressive stamping
  • 2.5 An overview of a flat patterning and bending simulation system
  • 2.6 CNC punching and nibbling
  • 2.7 Die construction design
  • 2.8 NC programming of wire EDM
  • References
  • 3 CAD/CAM for massive (bulk) metal forming
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Cold upsetting
  • 3.3 Closed-die forging
  • References
  • 4 CAD/CAE/CAM for injection moulding
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Graphic input and geometry construction of injection moulded products
  • 4.3 CAD for construction design of plastic injection moulds
  • 4.4 Flow simulation of plastic injection moulding
  • 4.5 Cooling simulation of plastic injection moulding

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