Intelligent Interfacing Module of Process Capability among Product and Process Development Systems in Virtual Environment

An intelligent interfacing module of process capability (IIMPC) between product and process design systems in virtual prototyping environment has been developed on the basis of the knowledge acquired at different organizations involved in new product development. The paper considers contradictions both, in product design procedure when seeking its best performance and in the principles of design for assembling (DFA) and design for manufacturability (DFM), whereas, when facilitating the product assembling process, the fabrication process of product parts becomes more complicated. This research can help to find the best decision of quality and lean manufacturing among available product and process alternatives. Mathematical formalization of a developed interfacing module is provided and appropriate software is created. The proposed interfacing module is being implemented for the integration of computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided process planning (CAPP) systems. IIMPC is used in industry and in study processes in universities.

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