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Knowledge-based systems in the machining domain

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The purpose of the research work described here is to develop an interactive and user-friendly system to assist shopfloor personnel in the selection of suitable machining conditions and cutting tools. The authors describe a new approach which involves the use of an expert-system development tool for the problem domain of machinability-data selection, with particular reference to turning processes. It employs a frame-based knowledge-representation scheme. The system's knowledge base can be easily updated and modified with the ultimate aim of providing a sophisticated, yet practical, knowledge-acquisition module so as to provide a realistic solution. The problem is formulated in a manner which allows the application of a simple, effective heuristic to find good results.

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  1. School of Mechanical and Production Engineering, Nanyang Technological Institute, 2263, Singapore, Republic of Singapore

    S. H. Yeo

  2. Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering, National University of Singapore, 0511, Singapore

    Y. S. Wong & M. Rahman

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Yeo, S.H., Wong, Y.S. & Rahman, M. Knowledge-based systems in the machining domain. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 6, 35–44 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02601545

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