Matrix Operations Design Tool for FPGA and VLSI Systems

Embedded systems used in real-time applications require low power, less area and high computation speed. For digital signal processing, image processing and communication applications, data are often received at a continuously high rate. The type of necessary arithmetic functions and matrix operations may vary greatly among different applications. The RTL-based design and verification of one or more of these functions could be time-consuming. Some High Level Synthesis tools reduce this design and verification time but may not be optimal or suitable for low power applications. The design tool proposed in this paper can improve the design time and reduce the verification process. The design tool offers a fast design and verification platform for important matrix operations. These operations range from simple addition to more complex matrix operations such as LU and QR factorizations. The proposed platform can improve design time by reducing verification cycle. This tool generates Verilog code and its testbench that can be realized in FPGA and VLSI systems. The designed system uses MATLAB-based verification and reporting.

Evaluation of Thermal Effect of PCM Wallboards by Coupling Simplified Phase Change Model with Design Tool

A simplified PCM wallboard model is coupled to an existing design-oriented model of multi-zone buildings. Using a reference model and a basic simulation configuration, the accuracy of the resulting PCM wallboard-building thermal design tool is evaluated. A new performance indicator, called PCM utilization factor, is then proposed in order to estimate the thermal efficiency of using PCM wallboards in buildings. Using this PCM Utilization factor and a degrees-hours indicator, the ability of the PCM wallboard-building thermal design tool to evaluate the effect of PCM wallboards on heating loads and summer thermal comfort in the early design phase of a project is examined in two real case studies: a family house project and an existing office building. The user-friendliness of this design tool, and the short calculation times it leads to when performing a year-long simulation using a standard office computer, make it a well-adapted tool for sensibility studies or multi-criterion optimization for buildings that contain PCM wallboards.

Optimization and Process Design Tools for Estimation of Weekly Exposure to Air Pollution Integrating Travel Patterns during Pregnancy

A growing number of international studies have highlighted that ambient air pollution exposures are related to different health outcomes. To do so, researchers need to estimate exposure levels to air pollution throughout everyday life. In the literature, the most commonly used estimate is based on home address only or taking into account, in addition, the work address. However, several studies have shown the importance of daily mobility in the estimate of exposure to air pollutants. In this context, we developed an R procedure that estimates individual exposures combining home addresses, several important places, and itineraries of the principal mobility during a week. It supplies researchers a useful tool to calculate individual daily exposition to air pollutants weighting by the time spent at each of the most frequented locations (work, shopping, residential address, etc.) and while commuting. This task requires the efficient calculation of travel time matrices or the examination of multimodal transport routes. This procedure is freely available from the Equit’Area project website: (https://www.equitarea.org). This procedure is structured in three parts: the first part is to create a network, the second allows to estimate main itineraries of the daily mobility and the last one tries to reconstitute the level of air pollution exposure. One main advantage of the tool is that the procedure can be used with different spatial scales and for any air pollutant.

Retrofitting with vegetation recent building heritage applying a design tool--the case study of a school building

Severaf researches show the environmental and microclfmatic benefits of the （ntegration of vegetation in architecture; however the potentialities of vertical and horizontal greening systems to retrofit buildings are still not much investigated. The retrofitting project of the Barsanti Institute of Camogli （Genoa, Italy） is presented, a building dated back to the sixties with serious architectural and efficiency problems, located in a considerable Landscape area. The development and application of a design tool （process tree）, for horizontal and vertical greened surfaces, allows to evaluate the potentialities of vegetation to retrofit and to relate the encountered efficiency problems and the climate characteristics with the choice of plant species, system, and technology more suitable for the specific situation （of which environ- mental and economic impact are also evaluated） and to define a design approach for the systematic consideration of the many parameters involved. ~ 2013. Higher Education Press Limited Company. Production and hosting by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

ADAPTABLE DESIGN OF MACHINE TOOLS STRUCTURES

Adaptable design aims to extend the utilities of design and product. The specific methods are developed for practical applications of adaptable design in the design of mechanical structures, including adaptable platform, interface and module designs. Adaptable redesign problems are formulated as adaptable platform design under adaptability bound constraints. Analysis tools are then suggested for the implementation of the redesign of machine tool structures, including variation techniques based sensitivity analysis, similarity-based commonality analysis, performance improvement, and adaptability measures. The specific measure of adaptability for machine tool structures is measured through the quantification of the structural similarity and performance improvement gained from adaptable design. The method provides designers with an approach that brings adaptability into the design process, with considering the cost and benefits of such adaptability. The redesign of CNC spiral bevel gear cutting machine structures has been included to illustrate these concepts and methods.

DESIGN AND PROPERTIES OF A FUNCTIONALLY GRADIENT CERAMIC TOOL MATERIAL

Based on the analyses of the severity of cutting process as well as the failure mechanisms of ceramic tools, a model for designing functionally gradient ceramic tool materials with symmetrical distribution is presented, by which a Al 2O 3/(W,Ti)C ceramic tool material FG 2 was developed. Multi objective optimization method was employed in designing the compositional distribution of this ceramic tool material. The results of both continuous and intermittent cutting tests are indicative of the much better cutting behavior of the functionally gradient ceramic tool FG 2 than that of the common ceramic tool SG 4.

Ultrasonic vibrating system design and tool analysis

The applications of ultrasonic vibrations for material removal processes exist predominantly in the area of vertical processing of hard and brittle materials. This is because the power generated by vertical vibrating oscillators generates the greatest direct penetration, in order to conduct material removal on workpieces by grains. However, for milling processes, vertical vibrating power has to be transformed into lateral (horizontal) vibration to produce the required horizontal cutting force. The objective of this study is to make use of ultrasonic lateral transformation theory to optimize processing efficiency, through the use of the finite element method for design and analysis of the milling tool. In addition, changes can be made to the existing vibrating system to generate best performance under consistent conditions, namely, using the same piezoelectric ceramics.

Precision Design for Machine Tool Based on Error Prediction

Digitization precision analysis is an important tool to ensure the design precision of machine tool currently. The correlative research about precision modeling and analysis mainly focuses on the geometry precision and motion precision of machine tool, and the forming motion precision of workpiece surface. For the machine tool with complex forming motion, there is not accurate corresponding relationship between the existing criterion on precision design and the machining precision of workpiece. Therefore, a design scheme on machine tool precision based on error prediction is proposed, which is divided into two-stage digitization precision analysis crucially. The first stage aims at the technology system to complete the precision distribution and inspection from the workpiece to various component parts of technology system and achieve the total output precision of machine tool under the specified machining precision; the second stage aims at the machine tool system to complete the precision distribution and inspection from the output precision of machine tool to the machine tool components. This article serves YK3610 gear hobber as the example to describe the error model of two systems and basic application method, and the practical cutting precision of this machine tool achieves to 5-4-4 grade. The proposed method can provide reliable guidance to the precision design of machine tool with complex forming motion.

Dynamic Accuracy Design Method of Ultra-precision Machine Tool

Ultra-precision machine tool is the most important physical tool to machining the workpiece with the frequency domain error requirement, in the design process of which the dynamic accuracy design(DAD) is indispensable and the related research is rarely available. In light of above reasons, a DAD method of ultra-precision machine tool is proposed in this paper, which is based on the frequency domain error allocation.The basic procedure and enabling knowledge of the DAD method is introduced. The application case of DAD method in the ultra-precision flycutting machine tool for KDP crystal machining is described to show the procedure detailedly. In this case, the KDP workpiece surface has the requirements in four different spatial frequency bands, and the emphasis for this study is put on the middle-frequency band with the PSD specifications. The results of the application case basically show the feasibility of the proposed DAD method. The DAD method of ultra-precision machine tool can effectively minimize the technical risk and improve the machining reliability of the designed machine tool. This paper will play an important role in the design and manufacture of new ultra-precision machine tool.

Research on Visual Virtual Design Platform for NC Machine Tools

The fundamental ideas on building the collaborative design platform of virtual visualization for NC machine tools are introduced. The platform is based on the globally shared product model conforming to the STEP Standard,and used PDM system to integrate and encapsulate CAD/CAE and other application software for the product development. The platform also integrated the expert system of NC machine tools design,analysis and estimation. This expert system utilized fuzzy estimation principle to evaluate the design and simulation analysis results and make decisions. The platform provides the collaborative intelligent environment for the design of virtual NC machine tools prototype aiming at integrated product design team. It also supports the customized development of NC machine tools.

Design of Five-Axis Ultrasonic Assistant Compound Machine Tool

A compound machine tool was designed, which combined rotary ultrasonic assisted grinding, electrical discharge machining(EDM) and multi-axis milling. Experimental results indicated that its positioning accuracy was less than 5.6 μm and its repetitive positioning accuracy was less than 1.8 μm; the vibration amplitude of ultrasonic grinding system was uniform and stable, and the EDM system worked well and stably.A smooth surface of K9 optical glass component was achieved by the grinding method.

Structural Bionic Design of Machine Tool Structures

A structural bionic design process is systematically presented for lightweight mechanical structures. By mimicking biological excellent structural principles, the stiffening ribs of a machining table and a moving column were redesigned for better load-bearing efficiency. Finite element method（FEM） simulation and model experiments were carried out for performance verification, which showed the increase of structural static and dynamic performance. Structural bionic offers a new solution to change conventional structures for high specific stiffness.

Effective tool design of three-rank form as precision removal-process of ITO thin-films

A new effective tool design of three-rank form of electroremoval was present using a precision recycle system offering faster performance in removing the indium-tin-oxide(ITO) thin-films on color filter surface of displays. Higher electric power is not required since the three-rank form tool is adopted as a feeding mode to reduce the response area. The low yield of ITO persists throughout the entire semiconductor production process. By establishing a recycle process of ultra-precise removal of the thin-film nanostructure, defective products in the optoelectronic semiconductors industry can be effectively recycled, decreasing both production costs and pollution. A 5th generation TFT-LCD was used. The design features of the removal processes for the thin-films and the tool design of three-rank form were of major interest. For the precision removal processes, a pulsed current can improve the effect of dreg discharge and contributes to the achievement of a fast workpiece (displays' color filter) feed rate, but raises the current rating. High flow velocity of the electrolyte with a high rotational speed of the tool electrodes elevates the ITO removal effect. A displays' color filter with a fast feed rate is combined with enough electric power to provide highly effective removal. A small thickness of the rank and a small arc angle of the negative-electrode correspond to a higher removal rate for ITO-film. An effective three-rank form negative-electrode provides larger discharge mobility and better removal effect. It only needs a short period of time to remove the ITO easily and cleanly.

Design method and vibration testing of a reconfigurable multi-process combined turn-milling machine tool

To provide a good machining method in remanufacturing for the repaired parts with various forms, the design method of reconfigurable multi-process combined machining system and its implementation technology for remanufacturing are systematically proposed. The key technologies include reconfigurable structure design method of multi-process combined machining, man-machine coordination parameter programming and control system technology with self-maintenance function. A turn-milling machine tool based on this design method is developed. Natural frequency and corresponding vibration modes of the machine tool were analyzed by using both FEA and vibration test. Stiffness tests and machining experiments show that the rapid machining of most processes for the repaired work pieces can be successfully realized.

参与式设计影响要素探析

针对参与式设计概念模糊以及用户参与性较弱现状,明确参与式设计要素,梳理用户参与目的、参与方法和工具。围绕参与式设计协作要素:参与者知识和参与工具,具体阐述参与对象和参与模式。并将参与式设计中的工具、技术和方法从参与形式角度分成制作、讲述和表演3类,探讨具体应用时目的与方式。参与式设计是一种设计理念,在设计过程中应用各种工具和方法获取用户的需求以及创新想法。通过分析参与要素与方法特点,设计实现非专家用户参与设计过程的工具,将对参与式设计在用户研究领域的应用具有重要意义。

Optimal Design of Rotary Tool based on ANSYS Workbench

Rotary tool of garbage crusher is the key component of the whole mechanism, which is of vital importance to tool design and analysis. Based on ANSYS Workbench 3D modeling, we carried on finite element analysis to tool, and used the method of goal driven optimization to optimize the rotary tool. The optimization proves that the optimized maximum equivalent stress is 544.14 MPa, the quality is less, and the optimized rotary tool size is more reasonable. So it provided reasonable and scientific reference frame to the structural design of rotary tool.

TOOL DESIGN OF ELECTROCHEMICAL MACHINING WITH PASSIVATED ELECTROLYTE

Based on analysis of electrochemical machining ( ECM) process and application of finite ele- ment technique ( FET) , a method of tool design is presented which can be used in ECM with passivated electrolyte. As a result of specific treatment to boundary conditions, this method needs much less com- puting time and memory space. It has been shown that the theoretical results correspond well with the experimental ones .

面向综合评估的船舶工装设计方法

针对船舶建造工装设计标准化程度低、设计不规范以及设计管理落后等问题,提出一种面向综合评估的工装设计方法。从工装库构建、智能设计、仿真评估与优化等角度开展工装数字化设计研究。基于工装模型库实现设计模型的有效管理和调用,并通过集成寻优算法实现工装最优布局,在此基础上基于有限元仿真和工艺仿真技术,结合具体指标,实现工装结构力学性能和工艺仿真评估,同时利用结构优化技术对设计结果进行优化,在满足使用需求的基础上降低了加工成本。基于达索三维体验平台开发数字化工装设计系统,固化设计流程,并通过分段吊马设计的实际应用,实现设计效率提升200%,同时重量减轻12.8%。

铜凿剪纸风格化方法研究

铜凿剪纸是一种在铜箔上凿点并使用矿物质颜料上色的传统艺术形式,其成品光彩夺目。铜凿剪纸工艺复杂、制作时间长,对手工艺人的技术水平有很高的要求。为此,提出了一种铜凿剪纸风格化的方法,并设计、实现了一种计算机辅助铜凿剪纸设计工具,通过生成图像线稿、凿点图以及铜凿剪纸效果图,帮助手工艺人快速完成铜凿剪纸的创作和制作。将输入图像进行区域分割以提取图像的线条,生成图像线稿;定义了一种颜色损失函数,结合贪心算法和梯度下降法求解函数最小值得到最佳颜色映射方案;基于VGG-19网络对图像线条进行风格迁移,生成凿点图;将线条风格迁移图像与颜色迁移图像进行融合,生成铜凿剪纸效果图;基于PyQt5框架开发铜凿剪纸设计工具,设计了交互平台。实验结果表明,该方法能够实现图像的铜凿剪纸风格化,且效果接近真实的铜凿剪纸,支持手工艺人快速生成工艺流程中需要的图像线稿、凿点图以及效果图等相关材料,提高铜凿剪纸的制作效率,具有较高的应用价值。

MODULE DEFINITION MODEL FOR MODULAR DESIGN AND MANUFACTU－RING OF HEAVY DUTY MACHINE TOOLS

The key techniques of modular design of heavy duty NC mathine tools are described. Amodule definition modelfor modular design and manufacturing of heavy duty NC machine tools isbulit and the essential composition of the module definition model (MDM) is discussed in detail. Itis composed of two models: the part definition model (PDM) and the module assembly model(MAM). The PDM and MAM are built and their structures are given. Using object-oriented know-ledge representation and based on these models, an intelligent support system of modular design forheavy duty NC machine tools is developed and implemented This system has been applied to thepractical use of Wuhan Heavy Duty Machine Tool Works