Computational Design and Digital Manufacturing

Description

This book presents the latest advances in computational and parametric design engineering, as well as digital tools related to manufacturing. It covers design and manufacturing process such as CAD-based design/manufacturing, parametric design, algorithmic design and process automation, and several digital tools and applications. Preface Contents Generative Design in Architecture: From Mathematical Optimization to Grammatical Customization 1 Introduction 1.1 Navigation and Mapping 1.2 Generative Design Systems 2 Theoretical Background 3 Framework 3.1 Discrete Design 3.2 Gradients for Disaggregated Design Evaluation 3.3 Design Space Navigation 4 Generative Design Methodologies 4.1 Mathematical Generative Design 4.2 Grammatical Generative Design 4.3 Gamified Generative Design 4.4 Generative Models for Data-Driven Generative 5 Conclusion References Augmented Reality-Driven Prototyping for Error Elimination During Computational Design and Digital Fabrication 1 Introduction 2 Relevant Works 3 Methodology 3.1 Computational Design to Digital Fabrication 3.2 Manual Formwork Adjustment Results Evaluation 3.3 AR-Driven Formwork Adjustment Results Evaluation 4 Results and Discussion 4.1 Results Based on Manual Adjustment of Formworks 4.2 Results Based on AR-Driven Adjustment of Formworks 5 Conclusions References Design of Gesture-Controlled Interface for Mechatronic Systems: A Computational Approach 1 Introduction 2 State of the Art 3 Methodology 3.1 Raw Data Video Capturing 3.2 Gesture Recognition 3.3 Feature Extraction 3.4 Commands Define—Feature Combination 4 Application 4.1 Human Mechatronic System Interface 5 Conclusions References Topology Optimization Utilizing Density-Based Approach for Additive Manufactured Components: A Case Study of an Automotive Brake Caliper 1 Introduction 2 Topology Optimization Processes 2.1 Density-Based Approach 2.2 Discrete/Truss-Based Approach 3 Use Case: Topology Optimization of Brake Caliper 3.1 Original Design of the Brake Caliper 3.2 Topology Optimization of Brake Caliper via Density-Based Approach 4 Conclusions References Rethinking the Brick: Developing a File to Fabrication Framework for Mortar-Free, Robotic Masonry Wall Assembly 1 Introduction 2 Background and Literature 3 Materials and Methods 4 Verification Through Design Experiments 4.1 Design Experiment 1 4.2 Design Experiment 2 4.3 Design Experiment 3 5 Findings 6 Conclusions References Knowledge-Based Design: A Function-Knowledge Reasoning Model for Product Conceptual Design 1 Introduction and Definition 1.1 Product Conceptual Design 1.2 User Requirement 1.3 Product Function 1.4 Knowledge 1.5 KBS and KBD 2 Product Conceptual Design with Knowledge and Methods 2.1 Knowledge in Product Conceptual Design 2.2 Some Design Methods Support Product Conceptual Design 3 A Function-Knowledge Reasoning Model 3.1 The Process of Function-Knowledge Reasoning Model 3.2 The Similarity Algorithm of Function-Knowledge Reasoning Model 4 A Knowledge-Based Product Conceptual Design System 4.1 Architecture of the System 4.2 Knowledge Management Platform 4.3 Function Modules and Relationships 4.4 Operation Process of the System 4.5 Interface of the System 5 Conclusion References Equation Driven Micro-Milling of 2D Free Form Models and Off-Line G-code Generation for Variable Feed Machining 1 Introduction 2 Equation Driven Designs and G-code Creation 2.1 Micro-Impeller Model 2.2 Spur Micro- Gear Model 2.3 Methodology for Equation Driven Free-Form Part Design and Offline G-code Generation for Variable Feed Rate Machining 2.4 Automated Design and G-code Generation for Parametrically Represented Curved Toolpaths for Curvature-Based Variation of Machining Feed Rate 3 Application of the Developed Methodology 3.1 Constant Feed CNC Micromachining Using CAM Software 3.2 Variable Feed CNC Machining of Curved Toolpaths 4 Results of Variable Feed Methodology Performance in Micro-Milling 5 Discussion 6 Conclusions References Study of the Topography of Face Milled Surfaces Using CAD-Based Simulation 1 Introduction 2 Face Milling Simulation 3 Validation 4 Parameter Investigation 5 Conclusions References Study on Design and Manufacturing of an Engine Block Using Digital Tools 1 Introduction 2 Design for Manufacturability and Assembly 3 Design for Disassembly 4 Virtual Assembling of Engine Block 5 Digital Collision Check 6 Tool Accessibility 7 Virtual Engineering Used for the Engine Block 8 Additive Manufacturing of the Engine Block 9 Conclusions References Automatization of CAD Model Development of Slewing Bearing Using Solid EdgeTM 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Development of Application 4 Conclusions References CAD-Based Application in VBA for Tool’s Profiling 1 Surface Generation by Enwrapping 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Theoretical Fundaments 1.3 Modelling of Enwrapping Process 2 The Virtual Pole Method for Tool’s Profiling 2.1 Method’s Theoretical Fundaments 2.2 Advantage of Virtual Pole Method 2.3 Tools Profiling, Using the Virtual Pole Method 2.4 Tools Profiling with CATIA™ VBA Programming. 3 Conclusions References Index