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A functional tolerance model: an approach to automate the inspection process

Hunter R., Guzman M., Möller J., Perez J.

Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering

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2008

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Vol. 31, nr 2

662-670

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Purpose: Purpose of this paper is the definition of a framework to describe the Technological Product Specifications (TPS) and the information associated with the geometric dimensioning and tolerancing to integrate the design concepts into a commercial inspection system. Design/methodology/approach: A functional tolerance model provides a complete framework to define the geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and its relationship with the part geometry and the inspection process. This framework establishes a connection between a computer aided design and computer aided inspection system throughout the exportation of the information associated to the dimensions and tolerance of the part into a commercial CAI system. Findings: They are mainly focused on the definition of a framework that describes the relationship between the entities of dimensions and tolerances with the geometry of the part. The information imported to a CAI system allows to develop the inspection process without the additional information provided by a physical drawing of the part. Research limitations/implications: They regard the limited access to commercial CAI system and to the lack of protocols of exchange of data associated to the tolerances of the part. Practical implications: They involve facilitation of the inspection process development. This implication allows realizing the inspection process reducing the time spent to define the geometry to inspect and the parameters that must be controlled. Originality/value: The main value of this research is the development of a unique framework to extract the information related to the geometric dimensioning and tolerances and the geometry of the part in a common model. This model provides a complete definition and representation of the entities, attributes and relationship of design and inspection system.

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A new approach to modelling and designing mono-block dental implants

Hunter R., Alister F., Möller J., Alister J.

Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering

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2007

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Vol. 22, nr 1

77-80

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Purpose: of this paper is present a new approach to modelling and design the low cost mono-block dental implants based on the integration of the computer aided techniques. This approach provides the automation of the design process of the mono-block dental implants. Design/methodology/approach: The approach used to develop the modelling and design of the mono-block dental implants are based on the parametrization of the main geometric features of the implants. This approach allows to generate several designs of the implant with different configurations respect to the dimensions, forms and tolerances. Findings: The findings are focused on two main topics. The first one is the minimization of the manufacturing cost and time based on the manufacture process automation. The second one is the integration, in the same informatics platform, of the design, analysis and manufacturing environment. Research limitations/implications: The implications are focused on the development of a new design of mono-block dental implants. One of the main features of this design is associated to the reduction of the surgical stage and their simplification respect to other commercial implants. Practical implications: The main outcomes and implications of this research is the design of a low cost dental implant. This solution is implemented to assist the social programs of oral health. Originality/value: The originality of this research is the design of a new model of mono-block dental implant. The structure of this implant improves the mechanical properties; reduce the manufacturing cost and the surgical complications.

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Develop mono-block tooth implants using automate design and FEM analysis

Hunter R., Alister F., Möller J., Alister J. P.

Archives of Materials Science and Engineering

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2007

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Vol. 28, nr 5

261-268

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Purpose: Purpose of this paper is present a new approach to modelling and design the low cost mono-block dental implants based on the integration of the computer aided techniques. This approach provides the automation of the design process of the mono-block dental implants. Design/methodology/approach: The approach used to develop the modelling and design of the mono-block dental implants are based on the parametrization of the main geometric features of the implants. This approach allows to generate several designs of the implant with different configurations respect to the dimensions, forms and tolerances. Findings: The findings are focused on two main topics. The first one is the minimization of the manufacturing cost and time based on the manufacture process automation. The second one is the integration, in the same informatics platform, of the design, analysis and manufacturing environment. Research limitations/implications: The implications are focused on the development of a new design of mono-block dental implants. One of the main features of this design is associated to the reduction of the surgical stage and their simplification respect to other commercial implants. Practical implications: The main outcomes and implications of this research is the design of a low cost dental implant. This solution is implemented to assist the social programs of oral health. Originality/value: The originality of this research is the design of a new model of mono-block dental implant. The structure of this implant improves the mechanical properties; reduce the manufacturing cost and the surgical complications.

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Implementation of a tolerance model in a computer aided design and inspection system

Hunter R., Guzman M., Möller J., Perez J.

Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering

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2006

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Vol. 17, nr 1-2

345--348

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Purpose: Purpose of this paper is present a detailed framework to integrate the Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Inspection (CAI) systems through the integration of the Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) with the inspection process in coordinate measuring machines (CMMs). Design/methodology/approach: The approach used to develop a prototype of a Knowledge Based System (KBS) applied to inspection process establishes a new methodology for integrate the geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T). The integration is achieved through the definition of the knowledge units for functional properties of GD&T, inspection resources and inspection operations in a common knowledge model. The manufacturing and processing applications are the main topics approach of this paper. Findings: The findings are focused in modeling the features and interactions between knowledge units associated to topology, geometry and tolerances with the inspection process activities. The implementation of the product knowledge model is presented in a computer platform that extracts and represents the GD&T information in a CAI system. Research limitations/implications: The implications are focused on the automation of the inspection process in a KBS application. The future research is focused on the use of artificial intelligent technique, such as genetic algorithms and neural networks, to optimize the time to execute the inspection process. Practical implications: The main outcomes and implication of the KBS prototype application are focused on the reduction of the time spend to develop the inspection process. This KBS application provides the needed information to elaborate this process without the human interface. Originality/value: The original value of this paper is the integration of the design and inspection specification in a unique prototype application. The knowledge model has been defined in a common modeling language (UML) and can be implemented in different informatics platforms.