FeatureNet: Machining feature recognition based on 3D Convolution Neural Network

• Published in: Computer aided design Vol. 101; pp. 12 - 22
• Main Authors: Zhang, Zhibo, Jaiswal, Prakhar, Rai, Rahul
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam Elsevier Ltd 01.08.2018; Elsevier BV
• Subjects: Artificial neural networks; Automation; CAD; Computer aided design; Computer aided process planning (CAPP); Convolution; Convolution neural network; Critical components; Deep learning; Digital computers; Feature recognition; Machining; Machining feature recognition; Manufacturing; Mathematical models; Neural networks; Process planning; Recognition; Solid modelling; Studies; Three dimensional models; Deep learning; Machining feature recognition; Convolution neural network; Computer aided process planning (CAPP)

Automated machining feature recognition, a sub-discipline of solid modeling, has been an active research area for last three decades and is a critical component in digital manufacturing thread for detecting manufacturing information from computer aided design (CAD) models. In this paper, a novel fra...