A PDES/STEP-based product data preparation procedure for computer-aided process planning

Li Hong Qiao, Chun Zhang, Thu Hua Liu, H. P. Ben Wang*, Gary W. Fischer

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This paper is focused on a procedure for preparation of product data for computer-aided process planning. The foundation of the project is a set of emerging standards, known as PDES/STEP. It is realized that, in order to develop a procedure for consistent, unambiguous data abstraction from a generic data structure, the foundation on which the procedure is based is crucial. It is believed that PDES/STEP, although not fully developed, will be able to meet those requirements. The product data preparation procedure is built upon a concept called application protocol. An application protocol is specific to an engineering application, in this case computer-aided process planning. The reason for adopting such a concept is explained in the paper. Other important elements to this project include EXPRESS, C++ and ROSE database, which all are explained in the paper with examples. The paper is concluded with plans for further research.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)11-22
Number of pages12
JournalComputers in Industry
Volume21
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 01 1993
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Application protocol
  • CAD/CAM integration
  • PDES/STEP
  • Process planning
  • Product data model

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