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Sheet metal components are indispensable in a great variety of products from large to micro sizes due to the high strength to weight ratio and relative ease of forming them. Design of sheet metal forming dies, however, is complex and largely experience-based. This chapter presents an overview of applying artificial intelligence (AI) tools and techniques in designing and planning of sheet metal progressive dies. Human skills and expertise are still deemed necessary, although advanced AI tools have complemented the design process well.
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Nee, A.Y.C. (2017). An Overview of Applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Sheet Metal Work. In: Kumar, S., Hussein, H. (eds) AI Applications in Sheet Metal Forming. Topics in Mining, Metallurgy and Materials Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-2251-7_1
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