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

GUI-Based DL-Network Designer for KISTI’s Supercomputer Users

With the increase in research on AI(Artificial Intelligence),the importance of DL(Deep Learning)in various fields,such as materials,biotechnology,genomes,and new drugs,is increasing significantly,thereby increasing the number of deep-learning framework users.However,to design a deep neural network,a considerable understanding of the framework is required.To solve this problem,a GUI(Graphical User Interface)-based DNN(Deep Neural Network)design tool is being actively researched and developed.The GUI-based DNN design tool can design DNNs quickly and easily.However,the existing GUI-based DNN design tool has certain limitations such as poor usability,framework dependency,and difficulty encountered in changing GUI components.In this study,a deep learning algorithm that solves the problem of poor usability was developed using a template to increase the accessibility for users.Moreover,the proposed tool was developed to save and share only the necessary parts for quick operation.To solve the framework dependency,we applied ONNX(Open Neural Network Exchange),which is an exchange standard for neural networks,and configured it such that DNNs designed with the existing deep-learning framework can be imported.Finally,to address the difficulty encountered in changing GUI components,we defined and developed the JSON format to quickly respond to version updates.The developed DL neural network designer was validated by running it with KISTI’s supercomputer-based AI Studio.

A Notation to Support Exploring Collaboration in Design Teams

Collaboration in large projects is a major challenge for contemporary architectural practice and this paper presents a notation for describing and analyzing how these collaborations can take place.Based on an extensive literature review some opportunities were found for the development of a notation that combined three particular aspects:network diagrams,Euler diagrams and a model from architectural design.An exploratory case study was conducted based on the collaboration during a complex architectural project,which combined three approaches:document analysis,semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders and a comparison of the documents with results from the interviews.The notation demonstrated to be suitable for two purposes:to improve the understanding of particular design events and as support material for presenting and exploring collaborations.Results indicate that the notation was suitable,comprehensible and flexible,and it demonstrated good value when used in speculative ways,such as an intermediary design artifact that supports discussion and improvements in the collaboration process,which indicates promising future directions.It can also be argued that,similar to a sketch,the notation can also support the process of planning and“designing”the interaction between teams in design fields and even in other project-based organizations.

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.

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 .

The Principle of Square Hole Machining and It＇s Tooling Structure Design

In order to meet the rapid needs of processing square hole in mechanical equipment, the paper expounds the square hole processing method： planetary wheel method, and analyze the principle of tooling structure and process with computer graphics parameters design. The results that, as long as the appropriate parameters, using the above method not only can punch the square hole, can also be processed triangle, the five angle and hexagonal regular polygon holes. The square hole processing method can provide theoretical basis and engineering reliable reference for related engineering and technical personnel.

Process forces and heat input as function of process parameters in AA5083 friction stir welds

AA5083 friction stir welds were produced using systematic experimental design, the process forces and heat input with varying parameters were studied. Helpful empirical models were developed in designing friction stir welding （FSW） tools and FSW welders. These models may be further helpful for making process parameter choice for this sort of alloy, defining welding program and control of process parameters by using computer numerical control friction stir welding welders. The results show that tool rotational speed, welding speed and tool shoulder diameter are most significant parameters affecting axial force and heat input, while longitudinal force is significantly affected by welding speed and probe diameter.

Dynamic and Field Analysis of Pile Driving in Cameroun

Complexity and implementation of design norms in Cameroon required a proven foreign expertise, but nowadays local engineers are mastering modern construction techniques. They are turning to pile foundations to solve the problem of construction sites on weak soils. The objective of this work is to present the trend of the country pile-driving capacity of some foundations design and construction companies. The proposed analytical method is based on Finite Element Method and on the theory of wave＇s propagation and transmission along the pile taking into account experimental data on the construction site. The proposed method is validated through recorded data during the construction of the Mungo Bridge in Cameroon, and obtained analytical results are in agreement with experimental results.

Radial envelope forming mechanism and process design method for cylindrical rings with thin wall and high web ribs

Cylindrical rings with thin wall and high web ribs(CRTWHWR)are widely used as the key load bearing structures such as rocket body and space station cabin in aerospace field.However,it is still difficult to efficiently manufacture CRTWHWR with high performance because of their extreme geometry with thin-walled skins,high web ribs and large size.In this paper,a novel radial envelope forming process is put forward to efficiently achieve the plastic forming of CRTWHWR with high performance.Firstly,the principle of radial envelope forming process is clarified.Then,an efficient design method for the tool motion and geometry is proposed based on the reverse envelope principle,i.e.,CRTWHWR is adopted to reversely envelope the tool and thus the tool which does not interfere with CRTWHWR can be efficiently obtained in a single operation.Finally,a reasonable 3D FE model of the radial envelope forming process of CRTWHWR is established and the radial envelope forming mechanism of CRTWHWR is comprehensively revealed.Through the FE simulation and experiments with material of plastic mud,a typical CRTWHWR with diameter of 300 mm,axial height of 192 mm,the maximum rib height of 25 mm,the minimum rib thickness of 3 mm and skin thickness of 5 mm is radial envelope formed,i.e.,the ratio of the maximum rib height to the minimum rib thickness reaches 8.33,the ratio of the maximum rib height to skin thickness reaches 5 and the ratio of diameter to the minimum rib thickness reaches 100.The above results verify that the proposed radial envelope forming process has great potentials in efficiently manufacturing CRTWHWR with extreme geometry.

Improving the Efficiency of Mechatronic Systems in Order to Ensure Intensive Reform“Industry-4.0”

The presented work will show the highest relevance of solving all the issues related to this problem and present the results of the analysis of the main expected potential problems,which may occur in the implementation of the INDUSTRY-4.0 reform.It is proved that the pace and level of development of this reform will be determined to a large extent by the effectiveness of the individual nodes used and the entire mechatronic system.It has also been established that as a result of systematic miniaturization of the nodes of radio-electronic equipment and microelectronic equipment and microelectronic technology,the main problem of these reforms and the implementation of complex technological processes is instrumental and technological support,especially with cutting micro-tools and equipment.Therefore,on the example of these investigations,methods for improving their performance are shown.

Recent progress in friction stir welding tools used for steels

Friction stir welding （FSW） technology is being increasingly attractive in welding steels on account of the high-quality weld formation and excellent weld properties. The feasibility of FSW of steels has been convinced for nearly 20 years. However, the application progress for FSW of steels is slower than that of aluminum alloys owing to the high cost and poor usability of tools. The FSW tools are called as the heart of FSW process which is critical for welding quality control and the weld microstructure and properties. The recent progresses in research and development of FSW tools for welding steels have been reviewed. Material selections, geometry parameters, wear behavior and use life of the tools are summarized from the available literatures.

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.

An Intelligent Tool to Support Requirements Analysis and Conceptual Design of Database Design

As an application of artificial intelligence and expert system technology to database design,this paper presents an intelligent design tool NITDT,which comprises a requirements specification lan- guage NITSL,a knowledge representation language NITKL,and an inference engine with uncertainty reasoning capability.NITDT now covers the requirements analysis and conceptual design of database design.However,it is possible to be integrated with another database design tool, NITDBA,developed also at NIT to become an integrated design tool supporting the whole process of database design.

Towards the automation of book typesetting

This paper proposes a generative approach for the automatic typesetting of books in desktop publishing.The presented system consists in a computer script that operates inside a widely used design software tool and implements a generative process based on several typographic rules,styles and principles which have been identified in the literature.The performance of the proposed system is tested through an experiment which included the evaluation of its outputs with people.The results reveal the ability of the system to consistently create varied book designs from the same input content as well as visually coherent book designs with different contents while complying with fundamental typographic principles.

Advances and challenges on springback control for creep age forming of aluminum alloy

Creep age forming(CAF)is an advanced forming technology that combines creep deformation and age hardening processes.When compared with the conventional forming technologies including roll bending and shot-peen forming,CAF has many advantages of low residual stress,excellent dimensional stability,good service performance and short production cycle.It is an optimal technique for precise manufacturing for shape and properties of large-scale complicated thinwalled components of light-weight and high strength aluminum alloys in the aviation and aerospace industries.Nevertheless,CAF has an inevitable disadvantage that a large amount of springback occurs after unloading,which brings a challenge on the accurate shape forming and property tailoring of components.Therefore,how to achieve accurate prediction and control of springback has always been a bottleneck hindering the development of CAF to more industrial applications.After the factors of affecting springback and measures of reducing springback are summarized from the internal and external aspects,constitutive models for predicting springback and springback compensation methods for CAF of aluminum alloy panel components are reviewed.Then,a review of research progresses on tool design for CAF is presented.Finally,in view of the key issue that it is difficult to predict and control the shape and properties of components during CAF,the technical challenges are discussed and future development trends of CAF are prospected.