Research on component relation network of product family and its application
by Fuyun Liu, Guoning Qi
International Journal of Materials and Product Technology (IJMPT), Vol. 31, No. 2/3/4, 2008

Abstract: Applying complex network theory to mass customisation. A component relation network is constructed. Statistical parameters of the network are calculated and bi-logrithmic coordinate distribution curves of the parameters are drawn. A universality analysis method of component is proposed. In-degree evolving rule of the network is proposed. The analytical probability density function of in-degree distribution is derived. A modularisation comparing method of the product family is presented. A use number forecast method of component is presented. The methods are applied to a steam turbine product family, and the methods are verified.

Online publication date: Sun, 27-Apr-2008

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