A Case Based Reasoning aluminium thermal analysis platform for the prediction of W319 Al cast component characteristics

• Autorzy: Pelayo G. , Sokolowski J. H. , Lashkari R.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Purpose: This paper presents the research on the development of the Aluminum Thermal Analysis Technology Platform (AlTAP) utilizing a Case Based Reasoning (CBR) Caspian shell for interpretation of industrial cooling curves and predicting alloy and cast component characteristics. Design/methodology/approach: CBR being a branch of Artificial Intelligence (AI) that solves problems based on understanding and adaptation of previous experiences is suitable for interpretation of the AlTAP results since this is a knowledge intensive activity which requires a fair amount of experience. Findings: The integrated AlTAP and CBR system was found to be useful for the prediction of melt thermal characteristics, cast component mechanical and structural properties. Practical implications: Industrial trials confirmed the technical capabilities of the AlTAP/CBR Platform for the on-line quality control and prediction of 319 melt characteristics and the aluminum engine block’s (Cosworth casting process) engineering specifications. Originality/value: An automated AlTAP Platform integrated with a CBR system is a new Quality Control concept in the area of the aluminum automotive casting.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

case-based reasoning; thermal analysis; UMSA; W319 aluminum alloy

PL

wnioskowanie oparte na studium przypadku; analiza termiczna; UMSA; stop aluminium W319

• Wydawca: International OCSCO World Press
• Czasopismo: Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering
• Rocznik: 2009
• Tom: Vol. 36, nr 1
• Strony: 7--17
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 27 poz., rys., tabl.

Twórcy

autor

Pelayo G.

autor

Sokolowski J. H.

autor

Lashkari R.

• General Dynamics Canada, 1020 - 68 Avenue N.E., Calgary, Alberta, T2E 8P2, Canada,

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