Computer Applications in Near Net-Shape Operations -

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Sommaire:
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.- 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.- 8.3 Advanced knowledge-based techniques for the modelling and generation of progressive dies.- 8.4 An industrial case study.- 8.5 Conclusions.