A synthesized design for arc welding processes

Abstract The ability to make rational decisions based on the synthesis of various pieces of information and eventually arrive at an integrated design is a very important aspect of everyday engineering practice. In this paper, a conceptual framework for manufacturing design is obtained through a causal perspective. This framework is used in developing a knowledge-based system which gains insight into the process of arc welding. The knowledge-based system uses a few detailed analyses and experiments on simplified models to rationally produce an integrated design of the actual process using a hybrid axiomatic-algorithmic approach for design synthesis. The design strategy presented here may also be applied to other manufacturing processes.

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