Knowledge-based system for strip layout design in fineblanking

Fineblanking combined with various metal-forming processes has been an important sheet metal forming process nowadays in industry. However, there are tremendous difficulties in process planning especially strip layout design. It still depends on the engineer's experience and know-how. This paper presents a knowledge-based system for strip layout design in fineblanking. The system speeds up the design process by automating the strip layout design. An example is included to show the system is effective for industry application.