Abstract
Generic process planning research in its present form has been saturated. There is a plethora of prototype systems, most for prismatic parts, and additional work along the same lines will inevitably be of little novelty and generic value. However, applied, consolidation research is still required to enhance the current state-of-the-art, particularly in feature-based techniques, and to promote the commercial exploitation of mature technologies. Machining is the most researched application area and additional work is needed in assembly and inspection planning. New process planning research should be placed in the integrated product development context, and be compatible with the concept of distributed design.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 13-20 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 01 Feb 1995 |
Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:I would like to thank the Design and Integrated Production Committee of EPSRC (UK) for supporting financially this work (Grant GR/J 60834).I would also like to thank all the colleaguesI visited during the six months of the travel grant.
Keywords
- process modelling
- process planning
- tooling technology
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Control and Systems Engineering
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering