Abstract
A wide variety of rapid prototyping processes are available, each with different and unique features. Selecting the most suitable process for a given prototype can be difficult and costly if a mistake is made.
In this paper, the design of a knowledge-based system to support the selection of a rapid prototyping process is presented. The method utilises a rule-based expert system which is formulated to interrogate the acquired data streams from a rapid prototyping model simulator for the purpose of comparative studies with the knowledge base.
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Wang, Y.F., Roome, R.L., Benhadj-Djilali, R. (1999). Development of a Rule-based Expert System for the Selection of Rapid Prototyping Processes. In: Milne, R.W., Macintosh, A.L., Bramer, M. (eds) Applications and Innovations in Expert Systems VI. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-0575-6_5
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