Computational Technique Model for CAD-CAPP Integration

Abstract:- Studies have shown that there are still shortcomings in CAD/CAPP communication. Therefore, this paper focuses on a computational technique model for CAD/CAPP integration. Supported by authorities, evidence or logic, it is demonstrated that a limited number of important design and manufacturing features can be used to achieve an integrated product model that provides not only a direct interpretation of CAD data to the CAPP system, but supplies sufficient information for the generation of the correct process plan’s operations sequence. The approach simplifies engineering drawing’s information complexity, and offers better computability, reusability and improved communication between CAD and CAPP. All these in turn are expected to create the environment that will facilitate further research in fields such as process control, semi-automated man-machine interfaces capable of better supporting the human operator, and promote technology transfer, education and training