Abstract:An irregular parts optimal layout method based on artificial neural networks is proposed. The manufacturing process of parts is involved in the layout problem. Every side of shapes is expanded in consideration of the machining allowance. Self-Organizing Map (SOM) and Hopfield artificial neural network are integrated to complete the automatic layout. In the beginning, irregular parts are randomly distributed. Self-Organizing Map is used to look for the best position of the irregular parts by moving them. The ov… Show more
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