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    The document discusses computer aided process planning (CAPP) which uses CAD data to automatically generate process plans. There are two main CAPP approaches: variant uses existing process plans which are selected and edited, while generative creates new process plans from scratch without human intervention by analyzing the geometry. Both approaches structure manufacturing data but generative requires more artificial intelligence to identify machinable areas and optimize the process plan.

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    The document discusses computer aided process planning (CAPP) which uses CAD data to automatically generate process plans. There are two main CAPP approaches: variant uses existing process plans which are selected and edited, while generative creates new process plans from scratch without human intervention by analyzing the geometry. Both approaches structure manufacturing data but generative requires more artificial intelligence to identify machinable areas and optimize the process plan.

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    The document discusses computer aided process planning (CAPP) which uses CAD data to automatically generate process plans. There are two main CAPP approaches: variant uses existing process plans which are selected and edited, while generative creates new process plans from scratch without human intervention by analyzing the geometry. Both approaches structure manufacturing data but generative requires more artificial intelligence to identify machinable areas and optimize the process plan.

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    The document discusses computer aided process planning (CAPP) which uses CAD data to automatically generate process plans. There are two main CAPP approaches: variant uses existing process plans which are selected and edited, while generative creates new process plans from scratch without human intervention by analyzing the geometry. Both approaches structure manufacturing data but generative requires more artificial intelligence to identify machinable areas and optimize the process plan.

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    COMPUTER AIDED PROCESS PLANNING

    COMPUTER AIDED PROCESS PLANNING (CAPP)

    ➢ CAPP is a means to automatically develop the


    process plan from the geometric image of the
    component.
    ➢ The key to development of such CAPP Systems is to
    structure the data concerning part design,
    manufacturing facilities and capabilities into
    categories and logical relationships.
    ➢ CAPP thus appears to fully integrate CAD and CAM

    CAD/CAM
    COMPUTER AIDED PROCESS PLANNING

    CAD/CAM
    COMPUTER AIDED PROCESS PLANNING
    APPROACHES TO CAPP

    There are two basic approaches to CAPP:


    ➢ Variant
    ➢ Generative

    CAD/CAM
    COMPUTER AIDED PROCESS PLANNING
    VARIANT APPROACH

    Variant approach, uses a Group Technology (GT) code


    to select a generic process plan from the existing
    master process plans developed for each part family
    and edits to suit the requirement of the part.

    CAD/CAM
    COMPUTER AIDED PROCESS PLANNING
    VARIANT APPROACH

    ➢ Here, the parts are segmented into groups based on


    similarity and each group has a master plan.

    ➢ This approach is impractical in situations where


    small batches of widely varying parts are produced.

    ➢ Moreover, this method fails to capture real


    knowledge or expertise of process planners, and
    there is a danger of repeating mistakes from earlier
    plans that were stored in the database.
    CAD/CAM
    COMPUTER AIDED PROCESS PLANNING
    Essential Elements in a Variant-Type CAPP System

    ➢ The first step in the development is the


    identification of the part families for which the
    process plan library is to be developed.
    ➢ With GT coding scheme, all the components that are
    likely to be manufactured in the shop are coded.
    ➢ Then from the process-plan database, the process
    plan is retrieved matching the group code.

    CAD/CAM
    COMPUTER AIDED PROCESS PLANNING
    Essential Elements in a Variant-Type CAPP System

    ➢ Existing process plan may be edited to match the


    actual part requirements.
    ➢ If the part falls into a group for which no process
    plan exists, a new plan may be manually coded and
    entered into the database.

    CAD/CAM
    COMPUTER AIDED PROCESS PLANNING

    CAD/CAM
    COMPUTER AIDED PROCESS PLANNING
    GENERATIVE APPROACH

    ➢ In the generative approach, a process plan is


    created from scratch for each component without
    human intervention.

    CAD/CAM
    COMPUTER AIDED PROCESS PLANNING
    GENERATIVE APPROACH

    ➢ These systems are designed to automatically


    synthesise process information to develop the
    process plan for a part.

    ➢ The generative bridges the gap between CAD and


    CAM.

    CAD/CAM
    COMPUTER AIDED PROCESS PLANNING
    Essential Elements in a Generative-Type CAPP System

    ➢ Most of the generative CAPP systems need to have


    some amount of artificial intelligence built into
    them.

    CAD/CAM
    COMPUTER AIDED PROCESS PLANNING

    Essential Elements in a Generative-Type CAPP System

    ➢ Identify the machinable volumes called pockets by


    taking the difference of blank size and the finished
    component size.
    ➢ The blank size if not given directly can be identified
    as the largest volume that completely encloses the
    finished component.
    ➢ Do a preliminary sorting of the pockets in order of
    levels that clearly indicate the likely sequence in the
    final process plan.

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    COMPUTER AIDED PROCESS PLANNING

    Essential Elements in a Generative-Type CAPP System

    ➢ Examine the pockets for any possibility of combining


    so that the machining operations could be reduced.
    ➢ Select minimum number of machine tools to
    machine the identified pockets.
    ➢ Identify the process sequence required for the
    machining of each of the pockets based on the
    technological requirements.
    ➢ For each of the pockets and the operation decided,
    select the cutting tool required.

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    COMPUTER AIDED PROCESS PLANNING

    Essential Elements in a Generative-Type CAPP System

    ➢ Evaluate the machining time and idle time involved


    in the production of the component.
    ➢ Select the final process plan based on the lowest
    cost of machining time.
    ➢ One of the important steps to be considered while
    developing the CAPP program package is that the
    ultimate decision be left to the process planner
    (user).

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