Integrated Systemfor Tube Bending Digital Manufacturing

An integrated CAD/CAPP/CAM system of tube manufacturing based on integration frame is presented. In this system, two kinds of data conventions describing tube shape are presented in tube CAD subsystem, the object-oriented concept and the goal-driven inference mechanism have been applied in the development of the knowledge-based CAPP subsystem and simulation of tube processing under tube bending simulation subsystem is performed based on the tube model＇s piecewise representation. A tube product case is considered to give the application of the integrated system, and the advantages of the system in the use of tube bending are revealed.

A Web-based on-machine mould matching and measurement system based on CAD/CAM/CAI integration

The purpose of this study is to develop a Web-based on-machine mould identification and measurement system. The Web-based mould identification system matches obtained vision information with CAD database. Developed Web-based system is to exchange messages between a server and a client by making of ActiveX control, and the result of mould identification is shown on Web-browser at remote site. For effective feature classification and extraction, the signature method is used to make meaningful information from obtained image data. For on-machine measurement of the matched mould, inspection database is constructed from CAD database using developed inspection planning methods. The results are simulated and analyzed using developed system to verify the effectiveness of the proposed methods.

Implementation of Drawing Data Integration between CAD／CAM Systems through IGES File in CIMS

This paper first gives a brief introduction to the methods used for CAD/CAM integration in CIMS/ERC andthe structural features of a neutral IGES (initial graphics exchange specification) file. An effective method for solvingproblems which occur when implementing drawing data integration between CAD/CAM systems through IGES files isthen discussed. Finally,a middle-adjusting-processor program is proposed to solve specific problems which exist inCAD/CAM integration in CIMS/ERC. The program successfully solves the problem of drawing deformation betweenthe I-DEAS system and the CIMLINC system during data exchange.

Feature-based and objectoriented product information model for welding structure

Product information model for welding structure plays an important role for the integration of welding CAD/CAPP/CAM. However, existing CAD modeling systems are not capable of providing enough information for subsequent manufacturing activities such as CAPP and CAM. A new design approach using feature technique and object oriented programming method is put forward in this paper in order to create the product information model of welding structure. With this approach, the product information model is able to effectively support computer aided welding process planning, fixturing, assembling, path planning of welding robot and other manufacturing activities. The feature classification and representing scheme of welding structure are discussed. A prototype system is developed based on feature and object oriented programming. Its structure and functions are given in detail.

Expert System Realization for Conceptual Design of Mechanical Products under CIMS Environment

In CAD/CAM integration, the source information must be produced from the conceptual design of product. A gear box conceptual design expert system for planomilling machines was developed which solved the problemof information integration from conceptual design to detail design.The problem-solving model for the conceptual design of mechanical products is discussed.The system architecture and the function of the main modules are described. The basic structure for the object-oriented knowledge representation and its formalizsd representation arediscussed in detail. Finally, implementation of the scheme layout and its control flow chart are explored using several samples.

Feature Analysis of STEP Application Protocol and its Application

This paper uses semantic data modelling and CAD/CAPP/CAM integration to analyze the features defined in the STEP AP214, its characteristics of definition and distribution, and its influence on the complexity of CAD/CAPP/CAM application integration. A framework is developed for applications of CAD/CAPP/CAM integration based on the STEP to reduce the complexity of integration implementation. Two application program interfaces (API), namely, application protocol API and application API, are developed. The frameworks hierarchy structure and the application program interfaces between the layers make the integration of applications easier.