Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering: Recent submissions
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A Novel Contour Generation Algorithm for Surface Reconstruction From Dexel Data
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2007)This paper presents a method of reconstructing a triangular surface patch from dexel data generated by ray casting to represent solid models for applications, such as virtual sculpting and ... -
Die-Casting Feature Recognition for Automated Parting Direction and Parting Line Determination
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2007)Determining parting direction and parting line for die-cast parts is a nontrivial task that not only depends upon shape and topology of the part, but also on many process related factors. ... -
Optimization of Aircraft Fuselage Assembly Process Using Digital Manufacturing
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2007)The work demonstrates the benefits of using digital methods for the development and optimization of large assembly manufacturing networks. Although an aircraft assembly has been used for this ... -
Automatic Subdivision and Refinement of Large Components for Rapid Prototyping Production
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2007)The aim of the work presented in this paper is to enable production of large, complex components on rapid prototyping machines whose build volume is less than the size of the desired component. ... -
Utilizing Diverse Feature Data for Reconstruction of Scanned Object as a Basis for Inspection
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2007)Inspection of machined objects is one of the most important quality control tasks in the manufacturing industry. Ideally, inspection processes should be able to work directly on scan point data. ... -
Automated Drill Modeling for Drilling Process Simulation
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2007)Accurate models of two-flute conical twist drills are needed for finite element simulations of the drilling process. Existing drill designing methods rely extensively on discretized analytical ... -
An Adaptive Machining Fixture Design System for Automatically Dealing With Design Changes
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2007)Integrated product and process design involves a dynamic environment where various design changes are made when the requirements of the different domains are not sufficiently met. Dealing with ... -
Recognition of User-Defined Turning Features for Mill/Turn Parts
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2007)This paper focuses on efficient algorithms for automatic recognition of user-defined turning features on mill/turn parts. As with other domains, recognition of interacting features is a difficult ... -
A Hybrid Analytical, Solid Modeler and Feature-Based Methodology for Extracting Tool-Workpiece Engagements in Turning
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2007)In order to optimize turning processes, cutting forces need to be accurately predicted. This in turn requires accurate extraction of the geometry of tool-workpiece engagements (TWE) at critical ... -
Simple and Efficient Tetrahedral Finite Elements With Rotational Degrees of Freedom for Solid Modeling
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2007)A mixed variational principle and derivation of two simple and efficient tetrahedral finite elements with rotational degrees of freedom (DOF) are presented. Each element has four nodes. Every ... -
Special Issue: Advances in Computer Aided Manufacturing
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2007)In 2007 we have computing power and infrastructure that are remarkable in terms of both speed and cost. A casual observer would expect the effects of this technological “free lunch” on Computer ... -
Using Tolerance-Maps to Generate Frequency Distributions of Clearance and Allocate Tolerances for Pin-Hole Assemblies
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2007)A new mathematical model for representing the geometric variations of lines is extended to include probabilistic representations of one-dimensional (1D) clearance, which arise from positional ... -
Search-Guided Sampling to Reduce Uncertainty of Minimum Deviation Zone Estimation
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2007)Integrating computational tasks in coordinate metrology and its effect on the inspection’s uncertainty is studied. It is shown that implementation of an integrated inspection system is crucial ... -
Rounding Spatial G-Code Tool Paths Using Pythagorean Hodograph Curves
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2007)We describe and analyze a new algorithm for rounding standard G-code tool paths. The joints of circular/linear elements are replaced by small segments of Pythagorean hodograph (PH) curves so ... -
Model and Algorithms for Point Cloud Construction Using Digital Projection Patterns
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2007)This paper describes a computational framework for constructing point clouds using digital projection patterns. The basic principle behind the approach is to project known patterns on the object ... -
Algorithms for On-Line Monitoring of Micro Spheres in an Optical Tweezers-Based Assembly Cell
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2007)Optical tweezers have emerged as a powerful tool for micro- and nanomanipulation. Using optical tweezers to perform automated assembly requires on-line monitoring of components in the assembly ... -
Using Q-Learning and Genetic Algorithms to Improve the Efficiency of Weight Adjustments for Optimal Control and Design Problems
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2007)In traditional optimal control and design problems, the control gains and design parameters are usually derived to minimize a cost function reflecting the system performance and control effort. ... -
Nodal Based Mappings Between Finite Element Meshes
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2007)Due to the demands on mathematical models that simulate physical properties and behaviors of automotive components, different finite element meshes often partition the same component for each ... -
Priority-Based Geometric Constraint Satisfaction
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2007)A well-constrained geometric system seldom occurs in practice, especially at the sketch-based initial conceptual design stage. Usually, it is either under- or overconstrained because design is a ... -
JCISE Editorial Board
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2007)The Editorial Board consists of the Editor and all serving Associate Editors. When a new paper is received, the Editor selects an Associate Editor for handling the papers based on technical ...