Abstract
This paper gives a procedure for integrating Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Process Planning (CAPP) systems, a key step in integrating CAD to Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM). The three modules required for this integration are a genetic part definition data structure, a preprocessor, and a postprocessor: all three are discussed in some detail. An evaluation of a prototype demonstration system which successfully integrated IBM's CAD package (CADAM) to the United Technologies Computer Managed Process Planning (CMPP) software is discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 395-413 |
Number of pages | 19 |
Journal | Computers and Industrial Engineering |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 1988 |