4 research outputs found
Evaluation of a feature modelling validation method
Geometric modelling techniques for computer-aided
design are provided with formal validation methods to
ensure that a valid model is made available to
applications such as interference checking. A natural
and popular extension to geometric modelling is to
group geometric entities into features that provide some
extra meaning for one or more aspects of design or
manufacture. These extra meanings are typically loosely
formulated, in which case it is not possible to validate
the feature-based model to ensure that it provides a
correct representation for a downstream activity such as
process planning. Earlier research established that
validation methods can be based on the capture of
designers' intents related to functional, relational and
volumetric aspects of component geometry. This paper
describes how this feature-based validation method has
itself been validated through it's application to a series
of test parts which have been either drawn from the
literature or created to demonstrate particular aspects. It
is shown that the prototype system that has been
developed is indeed capable of meaningful featurebased
model validation and additionally provides
extensive information that is potentially useful to a
range of engineering analysis activities
Feature modelling: a validation methodology and its evaluation
Geometric modelling techniques for computer-aided design are provided with formal validation methods to ensure that a valid model is made available to applications such as interference checking. A natural and popular extension to geometric modelling is to group geometric entities into features that provide some extra meaning for one or more aspects of design or manufacture. These extra meanings are typically loosely formulated, in which case it is not possible to validate the feature-based model to ensure that it provides a correct representation for a downstream activity such as process planning. This paper presents a methodology used to validate the feature-based representation which is based on the capture of designer’s intents related to functional, relational and volumetric aspects of the component geometry. The feature-based validation method has itself been validated through its application to a series of test parts which have been either drawn from the literature or created to demonstrate particular aspects. It is shown that the prototype system that has been developed is indeed capable of meaningful feature-based model validation and additionally provides extensive information that is potentially useful to a range of engineering and manufacturing analysis activities
Feature-based interaction: an identification and classification methodology
Features are an established means of adding non-geometric information and extra
geometric semantics to conventional computer aided design (CAD) systems. For some time it has
been realized that, although feature-based modelling is necessary for the next generation of
integrated design and manufacturing systems, the inherent feature interactions pose a difficulty in
representing and manipulating geometric designs. This paper presents a structured geometric spatial
feature interaction identification method based on a broad multilevel classification. Feature interaction
definitions and classifications have been surveyed and it is evident that, although many feature
interaction classifications have been proposed, there is a lack of a general framework. The
classification presented here encompasses existing feature interference cases found in the literature
and defines a singular framework that leads to a general classification structure. The framework is
presented and applied at three different levels and each interaction case is defined by feature
parameters rather than just geometric entities. The restrictions often found in other research
concerning contact:non-contact and concave:convex situations are avoided. The resulting classification
is easy to understand and implement because it uses simple rules based on commonly available
Boolean operators. Finally, an example component is presented and the advantages, uses and
applications of the classification scheme are discussed
Feature-based validation reasoning for intent-driven engineering design
Feature based modelling represents the future of CAD systems. However,
operations such as modelling and editing can corrupt the validity of a feature-based
model representation. Feature interactions are a consequence of feature
operations and the existence of a number of features in the same model. Feature
interaction affects not only the solid representation of the part, but also the
functional intentions embedded within features. A technique is thus required to
assess the integrity of a feature-based model from various perspectives,
including the functional intentional one, and this technique must take into
account the problems brought about by feature interactions and operations. The
understanding, reasoning and resolution of invalid feature-based models
requires an understanding of the feature interaction phenomena, as well as the
characterisation of these functional intentions. A system capable of such
assessment is called a feature-based representation validation system.
This research studies feature interaction phenomena and feature-based
designer's intents as a medium to achieve a feature-based representation
validation system. [Continues.