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Computer-aided structural design of drawing dies for stamping processes based on functional features

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This paper describes a structural design system for 3D drawing dies based on functional features using a minimum set of initial information. In addition, it is also applicable to assign the functional features flexibly before accomplishing the design of a solid model for the main parts of a drawing die, such as upper die, lower die, and blank holder. The initial information includes blank sizes, work strokes, die faces, punch open lines, and press data. The proposed system integrated the design knowledge of drawing die into functions of 3D computer-aided design (CAD) software to automate design and to shorten design time. This design system is constructed on a PC and integrated with a Pro/ENGINEER CAD system including feature selector, shape calculator, model generator, design coordinator, and user interface. The proposed system is demonstrated using the example of designing a drawing die for the roof panel of a vehicle within 1 h. The results reveal that it can dramatically improve the design quality and can save both time and costs with excellent design quality.

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    Bor-Tsuen Lin, Ming-Ren Chang, Hau-Luen Huang & Chun-Yu Liu

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Lin, BT., Chang, MR., Huang, HL. et al. Computer-aided structural design of drawing dies for stamping processes based on functional features. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 42, 1140–1152 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-008-1670-7

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