Abstract: A series of researches on
process planning system architecture is described. The
definition of process planning in CIMS, a unified description
for work procedure of various CAPP systems, including retrieval,
variant and generative systems, and the information models about
part, manufacturing facility are provided to form scientific
basis for process planning automation where a Part Model based
on Feature and a Production Environment Model based on
Work-Element are to be important supports for implementation of
the integrated process planning system. These concepts are
applied to the development of prototype system SIP, which is
suitable for box-type mechanical parts and consists of three
subsystems: CAD, CAPP and NCP. They are linked together by
neutral files as interfaces. This is a successful implementation
for engineering integration.
Key words:
Architecture Process planning CPP
CIMS Information model
Manuscript received on
November 10, 1993
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