SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SEARCHING A MACHINING KNOWLEDGE DATABASE

摘要

The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for searching a machining knowledge database that includes stored 3D models and associated stored part signatures. The stored part signatures each include a shape metric that corresponds to geometric attributes of the corresponding 3D model. Methods include receiving input from a user relating to an input part, determining an input part signature that includes a shape metric that corresponds to geometric attributes of the input part, searching the machining knowledge database for similar 3D models based at least in part on the input part signature, and providing the search result to the user. Methods may include associating the input in the machining knowledge database and/or utilizing the search result, for example visualizing a comparison of the input and the search result.

主权项

1. A method for utilizing stored information of a machining knowledge database, the method comprising:
providing a search query that describes an input part; requesting a search of a machining knowledge database for one or more stored 3D models of formed parts similar to the input part, wherein the search is based at least in part on one or more geometric attributes of the input part and one or more physical properties relating to the input part; receiving a search result including one or more stored 3D models from the machining knowledge database that are similar to the input part; comparing the search query to the search result; and reviewing machining code associated with at least one of the stored 3D models of the search result.