Feature extraction from freeform molded parts for moldability analysis

International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology

Volumn 48, Issue 1-4, 2010, Pages 273-282

  Zhang, Chunjie ^a   Zhou, Xionghui ^a   Li, Congxin ^a  

^a SHANGHAI JIAO TONG UNIVERSITY   (China)

Author keywords

Freeform feature recognition; Injection molding; Undercut; Withdrawal direction

Indexed keywords

CURVATURE REGIONS; DECISION SUPPORTS; FREE-FORM SURFACE; FREEFORM FEATURE; FREEFORM FEATURE RECOGNITION; FREEFORMS; GEOMETRIC REASONING; MOLD DESIGNS; MOLDABILITY; MOLDED PARTS; PARTING LINE; PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDS; VISIBILITY MAPS;

DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS; FEATURE EXTRACTION; MOLDS;

INJECTION MOLDING;

EID: 77954194025     PISSN: 02683768     EISSN: 14333015     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s00170-009-2273-7     Document Type: Article

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