An object-oriented implementation of tool selection for dynamic process planning

J M Usher, K J Fernandes, S Dhage, G Sharma

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Abstract

In a job-shop manufacturing environment where small lot sizes and high product variety dictate the need for fast planning, a CAPP system is needed that offers alternatives in real-time. This paper presents an approach to tool selection that has the ability to generate and rank tooling alternatives for a plan. This system is designed for use as part of the dynamic process planning system, PARIS. The system makes use of object-oriented design and programming in its implementation and extracts the needed data from a product model based on the ISO STEP application protocol, AP224. To illustrate the approach an example is provided.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication6TH INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
Place of PublicationNORCROSS
PublisherINST INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERS
Pages895-900
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)0-89806-177-6
Publication statusPublished - 1997

Keywords

  • computer-aided process planning
  • process planning
  • tool selection
  • object-oriented

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