<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> The focus of this paper is on process planning for large parts manufacture in systems of definite process capabilities, involving the use of multi-axis machining centres. The analysis of machining heavy mechanical components used in off-shore constructions has been carried out. Setup concepts applied and operation sequences determined in related process plans underwent studies. The paper presents in particular a reasoning approach to setup sequencing and machine assignment in manufacturing large-size components of offshore constructions. The relevant reasoning mechanism within a decision making scheme on generated process plan is shown based on a case study derived from the offshore sector. Recommendations for manufacture of selected exemplary and typical parts were formulated.</p></abstract>

The focus of this paper is on process planning for large parts manufacture in systems of definite process capabilities, involving the use of multi-axis machining centres. The analysis of machining heavy mechanical components used in off-shore constructions has been carried out. Setup concepts applied and operation sequences determined in related process plans underwent studies. The paper presents in particular a reasoning approach to setup sequencing and machine assignment in manufacturing large-size components of offshore constructions. The relevant reasoning mechanism within a decision making scheme on generated process plan is shown based on a case study derived from the offshore sector. Recommendations for manufacture of selected exemplary and typical parts were formulated.

Comparative Study of Machining Technology Selection to Manufacture Large-Size Components of Offshore Constructions

Polish Maritime Research

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The focus of this paper is on process planning for large parts manufacture in systems of definite process capabilities, involving the use of multi-axis...

Comparative Study of Machining Technology Selection to Manufacture Large-Size Components of Offshore Constructions

Article Category: Special Issue Title: Coastal, Offshore and Ocean Engineering

Publié en ligne: 23 mai 2017

Pages: 38 - 45

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/pomr-2017-0019

Mots clés
off-shore construction, heavy mechanical component, multi-axis machining centre, process planning

© 2017

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Comparative Study of Machining Technology Selection to Manufacture Large-Size Components of Offshore Constructions

Article Category: Special Issue Title: Coastal, Offshore and Ocean Engineering

Publié en ligne: 23 mai 2017

Pages: 38 - 45

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/pomr-2017-0019

Mots clésoff-shore construction, heavy mechanical component, multi-axis machining centre, process planning

© 2017

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Mots clés
off-shore construction, heavy mechanical component, multi-axis machining centre, process planning