The design and manufacture of injection molded gear with desired properties is a costly process dominated by empiricism, including the interactive modification of prototype toolings. In this paper, an interactive computer-based design system for injec...
The design and manufacture of injection molded gear with desired properties is a costly process dominated by empiricism, including the interactive modification of prototype toolings. In this paper, an interactive computer-based design system for injection molded gear is developed in order to realize the concept of rational design for the productivity and quality of mold making of a small plastic gear. The knowledge-based synthesis system being developed in this paper combines a rule-based expert system with analytical process simulation programs in a synergistical manner. Quick and logical evaluations on the design of injection molded gear can be made on the scientific analysis and the accumulated experts' knowledge.