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Journal of Materials Processing Technology 177 (2006) 331–335 A knowledge-based engineering design tool for metal forging J. Kulon a , D.J. Mynorsb,∗, P. Broomheadb a School of Electronics, University of Glamorgan, Pontypridd, CF37 1DL, United Kingdom b School of Engineering and Design, Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 3PH, United Kingdom Abstract This paper describes a knowledge-based design tool enabling the generation of hot forging die designs from a component profile. The system integrates the hot forging die design process into a single framework and guides the user through the design process enabling the generation of forgeable geometry from a component profile taking into account machine, material and forging company specific data, and design considerations. The product model manages all the routine engineering tasks. The role of the engineer who interacts with the model is to provide the input specifications such as component geometry, material, and production machine. © 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. Keywords: Forging; Knowledge based system; Die design 1. Introduction 2. KBE hot forging software This paper outlines the development of a forging design The core of the KBE implementation is the GDL (general- system with knowledge based engineering (KBE) at the core. purpose declarative language) developed by Genworks Interna- Currently most of the activities and costs related to planning a tional. The GDL follows a non-procedural paradigm for applica- forging process route are heavily dependant on human exper- tion development and execution, with multiple threads of execu- tise, creativity, and intuition. There is a need to develop sys-