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Automated clasification and coding based on extracted surface features in a CAD data base

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Group Technology is recognised as one of the best solutions to resolve the problems in a modern manufacturing system. A sound classification and coding system is the basis of successful implementations of GT concept. However, human interpretation of engineering drawings is required during the coding process. In order to eliminate this human interpretation, an algorithm for automatically extracting surface features of symmetrical rotational parts was developed. This algorithm is used as the front-end of an automated classification and coding system. The methodology is detailed and an implementation procedure for generating KK3 GT codes is described along with examples.

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  1. Department of Industrial Engineering, State University of New York at Buffalo, 14260, Buffalo, New York, USA

    Hsu-Pin Wang

  2. Department of Industrial and Management Systems Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, 16802, University Park, PA, USA

    Heng Chang

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Wang, HP., Chang, H. Automated clasification and coding based on extracted surface features in a CAD data base. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 2, 25–38 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02601467

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