'Almost' Real-Time Diagnosis and Correction of Manufacturing Scrap Using an Expert System

This paper describes preliminary findings on an expert system that uses both operator and transducer inputs in 'almost' real-time to diagnose scrap type and recommend corrective action to reduce/eliminate further production of this scrap type. During the development of the expert system, e...

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Published in:SAE transactions 1987-01, Vol.96, p.1427-1433
Main Authors: Chesney, David R., Goodman, Erik D., Rieke, Michael W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Architectural engineering
Architecture
Chalkboards
Computer software
Expert systems
Foams
Knowledge engineering
Machinery
Molding
Transducers
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Summary:This paper describes preliminary findings on an expert system that uses both operator and transducer inputs in 'almost' real-time to diagnose scrap type and recommend corrective action to reduce/eliminate further production of this scrap type. During the development of the expert system, equal consideration was given to hardware installation and debugging; system architecture, logic, and triggering; and knowledge acquisition. The system is applied to a specific manufacturing process; however, the ideas are applicable to a wide range of problems in the production environment.
ISSN:0096-736X
2577-1531