An Integrated Die Casting Design System

摘要

This paper presents a research that establishes a prototype of an integrated die design system, DiWorks.rnDiWorks consists of six distinct modules: Project Manager, Cavity Insert Builder, Gating System Constructor, DiernBase Designer, Ejector System Constructor and Standard Components Library. Through these six modules, the dierndesigner can create a complete die casting die beginning from a product part model. It is a user-friendly systemrnthat allows both experienced and novice die designers to easily accomplish the task of die design.rnThe practical goal of this research is twofold: to develop a system that integrates the die design process andrnat the same time facilitates the editing of die design during or after the course of the design process. The researchrnapproach includes (i) parametric design, (ii) feature-based design (iii) system modeling and implementation. Thernresults of this research will aid the automation of the die design process, thus improving the efficiency and qualityrnof, and reducing the cost of die design.