VRML:
VRML is Virtual Reality Modeling Language. There are many industrial applications of VRML. Some of them are mentioned here.
VRML in Manufacturing:
Various systems like Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) are widely integrated by the industries. VRML is used in the industry in Design Phase, Prototype Making, Prototype Simulation, Testing, Visualization, Manufacturing and every other possible aspects.
For integration of the VRML in the Manufacturing, 3D format of the workstation is created. Various applications and simulations are made with the help of this 3D space. The interaction of the Human user can also be checked by this method. This process can be called as the Facility Layout for the Manufacturing Environment.
Manufacturing Operations:
For application of VRML in Manufacturing Process various manufacturing operations are needed to be identified. The manufacturing process are then combined by the combination of these operations. The various manufacturing operations includes, Loading and unloading of workpiece, Movement (of jaw, tool, workpiece etc.), storing, Process like drilling, reaming, turning etc. dependent upon the design of the object to be created.
Other Important Application of VRML:
- Material Processers
- Material Transporters
- Material Handlers
- Manufacturing Objects
- Manufacturing Model Numbers
- Manufacturing Type
- Material Loaded
- Availability
- Location
- Static and Dynamic Manufacturing Objects
- Interaction Between The Manufacturing Objects
Practical Examples of VRML:
- Engineering can give the example of VRML as in the 3D visualization of the various processes, their combination.
- For presentation of the Real Looking Models to Conferences and to convey the Engineering ideas to the non-technical people.
- Sharing the vital information on the Internet.
- Helpful in the complicated Aerospace Models.
- Educational purpose as VRML can be easily and widely shared on internet.
- When integrated with Java and JavaScript the operator can operate and practice the virtual machine before working on the exactly similar actual machine.
Suggested References:
- ASME Magazine Vol.119/No.3, BPA International, March 1997.
- Kian-Huat Tan and Tze-Leong Yew, Understanding Machine Operations and Manufacturing Using VRML, 1999.
