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This report describes a feature-based approach to automated design of multi-piece sacrificial molds. We use multi-piece sacrificial molds to create complex 3D polymer/ceramic parts. Multi-piece molds refer to molds that ...

The size of milling cutter significantly affects the machining time. Therefore, in order to perform milling operations efficiently, we need to select a set of milling cutters with optimal sizes. It is difficult for human ...

In this paper, we describe a new geometric algorithm to determine the largest feasible cutter size for2-D milling operations to be performed using a single cutter. In particular:<p>1. We give a general definition of the ...

Mass customization results in smaller batch sizes in manufacturing that require large numbers of setup and tool changes. The traditional process planning that generates plans for one part at a time is no longer applicable. ...

This paper describes a geometric algorithm for automated design of multi-stage molds for manufacturing multi-material objects. <p>In multi-stage molding process, the desired multi-material object is produced by carrying ...