Regular Article

Framework of models for selecting manufacturing processes and associated parameters for surface topographies

¹ Institut de Physique de Rennes (IPR), UMR CNRS 6251, Rennes, France
² Laboratoire d'Automatique de Mécanique et d'Informatique Industrielles et Humaines (LAMIH), UMR CNRS 8201, Valenciennes, France

^* e-mail: benoit.rosa@ec-nantes.fr

Received: 7 December 2016
Accepted: 19 February 2019

Abstract

Choosing appropriate manufacturing processes to create functional surfaces is a challenging issue for some industrials. A specific surface finish can be obtained by different manufacturing processes, each of them having a different economic impact. Currently, no tool could guarantee the surface function through the choice of a manufacturing process and its associated operating parameters. This paper aims at discussing about a framework of models for selecting conventional or innovative manufacturing processes and their associated parameters with regards to surface topographies and textures. To achieve this, a concept of decomposition of database is introduced. Manufacturing processes such as, electro discharge machining, water jet machining (used for texturing surfaces), sandblasting and laser cladding are modelled. Finally, a concept that links such a database with computer aided design (CAD) software in order to integrate surfaces functionalities and manufacturing processes directly into the design step is discussed.