Analysis of STL files

M Szilvśi-Nagy, GY Matyasi - Mathematical and computer modelling, 2003 - Elsevier
STL files produced by 3D modelling systems contain triangular facet representation of
surfaces and have become standard data inputs of rapid prototyping and manufacturing …

A survey of CAD model simplification techniques for physics-based simulation applications

A Thakur, AG Banerjee, SK Gupta - Computer-Aided Design, 2009 - Elsevier
Automated CAD model simplification plays an important role in effectively utilizing physics-
based simulation during the product realization process. Currently a rich body of literature …

Reverse engineering of architectural buildings based on a hybrid modeling approach

L De Luca, P Veron, M Florenzano - Computers & Graphics, 2006 - Elsevier
This article presents a set of theoretical reflections and technical demonstrations that
constitute a new methodological base for the architectural surveying and representation …

Simplification of feature-based 3D CAD assembly data of ship and offshore equipment using quantitative evaluation metrics

S Kwon, BC Kim, D Mun, S Han - Computer-Aided Design, 2015 - Elsevier
In the design process for ship outfitting and offshore plants, an equipment catalog database
is compiled in order for shipyards to reutilize data effectively. However, the current …

Adaptive tetrahedral element generation and refinement to improve the quality of bulk metal forming simulation

MC Lee, MS Joun, JK Lee - Finite elements in analysis and design, 2007 - Elsevier
A die and workpiece geometry considered tetrahedral element generation technique for
automatic metal forming simulation with high quality is presented in this paper. A recursive …

Automated generation of FEA models through idealization operators

L Fine, L Remondini, JC Leon - International Journal for …, 2000 - Wiley Online Library
This paper describes an automated idealization process of FEA models monitored by a
mechanical criterion. This process, based on transformations of a polyhedral geometry …

Simplification of 3D CAD Model in Voxel Form for Mechanical Parts Using Generative Adversarial Networks

H Lee, J Lee, S Kwon, K Ramani, H Chi, D Mun - Computer-Aided Design, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Most three-dimensional (3D) computer-aided design (CAD) models of mechanical
parts, created during the design stage, have high shape complexity. The shape complexity …

Two-dimensional slicing method to speed up the fabrication of micro-objects based on two-photon polymerization

CY Liao, M Bouriauand, PL Baldeck, JC Léon… - Applied Physics …, 2007 - pubs.aip.org
Generally, a layer-by-layer method along one specific direction (two-and-half-dimensional
method) is used to fabricate three-dimensional (3D) microstructures. Ultrathin layers and …

Geometric and form feature recognition tools applied to a design for assembly methodology

O Coma, C Mascle, P Veron - Computer-Aided Design, 2003 - Elsevier
The paper presents geometric tools for an automated Design for Assembly (DFA)
assessment system. For each component in an assembly a two step features search is …

Graph-based simplification of feature-based three-dimensional computer-aided design models for preserving connectivity

S Kwon, B Chul Kim, D Mun… - … of Computing and …, 2015 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
The required level of detail (LOD) of a three-dimensional computer-aided design (3D CAD)
model differs according to its purpose. It is therefore important that users are able to simplify …