The use of automated process planning to minimise unit cost whilst retaining flexibility of manufacturing method

This research focussed on the automatic generation of the optimal method of manufacture, and the cost thereof, at an early stage in design. It used geometric and tolerance data, combined with a database of centrally stored manufacturing knowledge. This allowed the construction of potential manufactu...

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Main Author: Cooper, David Stephen
Other Authors: Scanlan, James
Published: University of Southampton 2016
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Online Access:https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.722885