A prototype constraint-based system for the automation and optimization of machining processes

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture

Volumn 213, Issue 7, 1999, Pages 655-676

  Gayretli, A ^a   Abdalla, H S ^a  

^a DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Concurrent engineering; Conflict resolution; Constraints; Cost estimation; Design consistency; Feature based design; Knowledge based systems; Object oriented programming; Process optimization

Indexed keywords

EID: 19644369850     PISSN: 09544054     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1243/0954405991517100     Document Type: Article

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