Linear Programming

Abstract

Most objects we see around us today—from car bodies to plastic cups and cutlery—are made using some form of automated manufacturing. Computers play an important role in this process, both in the design phase and in the construction phase; CAD/CAM facilities are a vital part of any modern factory. The construction process used to manufacture a specific object depends on factors such as the material the object should be made of, the shape of the object, and whether the object will be mass produced. In this chapter we study some geometric aspects of manufacturing with molds, a commonly used process for plastic or metal objects. For metal objects this process is often referred to as casting.