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The manufacturing of complex bent parts can be supported effectively by computer-aided planning methods. Software systems are already available for unfolding, laser cutting and bending sequence determination. The paper focuses on methods that support the design of non-standard bending tools and the flexible manufacturing of such tools using laminated object modelling (LOM) technology. The developed system allows for concurrent planning and manufacturing of bending parts and tools. Within the framework of this system, neural networks are applied for automated tool design.
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Backes, F., Franke, V. & Geiger, M. Concurrent manufacturing of parts and tools for the sheet-metal industry. Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing 9, 347–352 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1008930926776
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