The representation of feature-based component data model in a knowledge-based process planning system

Computer-Aided Process Planning (CAPP) is a vital bridge between Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM). The planning domain involves vast amounts of knowledge, experience and data. The structuring and representing of such information, which includes part information and machining processes information, are some of the key issues that have to be addressed during development of a system for process planning. [Continues.]