Application of a genetic algorithm to the optimal design of the die shape in extrusion

Journal of Materials Processing Technology

Volumn 72, Issue 1, 1997, Pages 69-77

  Chung, J S ^a   Hwang, S M ^a  

^a Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Die shape design; Extrusion; Genetic algorithm

Indexed keywords

EXTRUSION DIES; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; GENETIC ALGORITHMS; METAL WORKING SHAPERS;

DIE SHAPE DESIGN;

METAL EXTRUSION;

EID: 0031339073     PISSN: 09240136     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0924-0136(97)00131-3     Document Type: Article

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