Downsizing the geometric model for production engineering

In our country, 2D drawings are still the predominating form of engineering documentation, so we explored the feasibility of using 2D parametric drafting system to create 3D product model capable of supporting the CAD/CAPP/CAM integration. We have built a feature library to create a parametric feature- based part model, translate a parameterized form feature description file to STEP protocol CAPP module, generate operation card and NC code.