Production of Optimized Layered Products using Intelligent Support
Layered manufacturing technology allows rapid production of parts, which can be used for various engineering evaluation and analyses. For that reason, there is a need for developing an expert tool to fully implemented analyses of a CAD model at the some phases of design process. This paper introduces multi criteria decision based on intelligent advisory system. Knowledge base contains collected experts recommendations from functional, aesthetic and ergonomic field. These recommendations are improving model characteristics for its better exploitation. The ultimate goal of this expert tool is to provide the highest level of advice, depending on the limitations, such as surface quality, time production, manufacturing, assembling, or geometrical complexity. This model system should be applicable for the most CAD models. A case study with the electrical switch is carried out in order to show usefulness of application for specific problems in the layered manufacturing process in order to get better final part. The results obtained from a case study are implemented through 3D Print Technology.