posted on 2014-02-07, 13:26authored byMarcelo da Silva Hounsell, Keith Case
Features are an established means of adding non-geometric information and extra geometric semantics to conventional
CAD systems. It has been already realised that although feature-based modelling is necessary for the next generation of
integrated design and manufacturing systems, inherent feature interactions pose a difficulty in representing and
manipulating geometric design. This paper presents a structured multi-level geometric feature interaction classification
scheme implemented within a Design-by Feature (DbF) system for representation validation analysis. Various feature
interaction definitions and classification methods are first surveyed. The elements and the tests used for the
identification process are presented. The classification encompasses existing feature interference cases found in the
literature, uses a clear structure for the classification and, is applied at three different levels.
History
School
Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
Citation
HOUNSELL, M.S. and CASE, K., 1997. Structured multi-level feature interaction identification. IN: Kochhar, A.K. (ed.) Proceedings of the thirty-second international MATADOR conference, 10 - 11 July 1997, pp. 495 - 500.
Publisher
Manufacturing Division, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology in association with Macmillan