Prof. R.S. Hingole
Prof. (Dr.) V. M. Nandedkar
Abstract
This paper describes the design, implementation and testing of web -based expert system for a hot rolling process. Traditionally, prototype and small batch production shops have been limited to competing locally for customers; however, the connectivity ofthe Internet and World Wide Web now allows manufacturers to offer their services globally for the first time. Some manufacturers have already utilized this strategy for various manufacturing processes, but no one has yet offered sheet metal forming operations over the Internet. This research expands on these ideas by creating a expert system on the World Wide Web that will guide designers through the process of matching the desired partfeatures with the best or preferred hot rolling process to produce variety of features. Simulations will be incorporated into the rolling process to aid in determining the final part characteristics. Initially, our research willfocus on sheet metalforming operations basically hot rolling process.
Keywords- Web based expert system, hot rolling, internet