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A Review of Image-Based Simulation Applications in High-Value Manufacturing
Llion Marc Evans1,2, Emrah Sözümert1, Bethany E Keenan3
1Faculty of Science and Engineering, Swansea University, Swansea, SA1 8EN UK.
Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering : State of the Art Reviews
|January 23, 2023
Summary
Image-Based Simulation (IBSim) enhances manufacturing accuracy by creating digital models from image data, outperforming traditional Computer Aided Design (CAD). This method enables precise, part-specific virtual testing for high-value manufactured goods.
Area of Science:
- Engineering and Materials Science
- Computational Science
Background:
- Image-Based Simulation (IBSim) traditionally used in biomedicine, now extends to High-Value Manufacturing (HVM) due to advanced imaging.
- IBSim addresses discrepancies between designed and as-manufactured parts and characterizes complex geometries intractable with CAD.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the diverse applications of IBSim within the High-Value Manufacturing sector.
- To highlight IBSim's utility in scenarios with significant design-to-manufacturing variations and complex geometries.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on Image-Based Simulation applications in HVM.
- Categorization of IBSim uses across material characterization, manufacturing techniques, design impact, product customization, and biomimicry.
Main Results:
- IBSim enables part-specific virtual testing, crucial for quality control in HVM.
- Applications span composite materials, additive manufacturing, foams, and interface bonding like welding.
- The review details IBSim's role in understanding geometric deviations and enabling product personalization.
Conclusions:
- IBSim offers a significant advancement for accuracy and customization in High-Value Manufacturing.
- Future trends indicate expanded use of IBSim for complex material characterization and performance prediction.
