Title: Computer aided design of form rolls for NC manufacture
Abstract: Computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided manufacture (CAM) are two modern areas of computer application which have decisive influence in the manufacturing industries. The recognition of the potential of CAD/CAM is worldwide and many have taken advantage of the new technology. The design and manufacture of form rolls and the special tooling used in cold roll forming of thin walled metal sections are areas where the CAD/CAM approach can make a positive computer aided tool for creating form roll designs suitable for NC (numerical control) manufacturing. This work was undertaken by the Department of Production Technology and Production Management at the University of Aston in Birmingham in collaboration with a leading manufacturer of thin walled sections. Significant improvement of lead time and productivity in both design and manufacturing of form rolls have been accompanied.
Publication Year: 1984
Publication Date: 1984-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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