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system to ensure that the part being modeled is sensible, geometrically feasible and within the<br />

scope of the manufacturing system. Some of these are<br />

• Feature configuration file (FCF): For each feature, the extreme limits in geometric attributes are<br />

recorded in a feature configuration file. This file is referred to by the system during its run time<br />

to ensure that the features being defined are within limits.<br />

• Interference checking: Care is taken to ensure that only feasible components can be modeled in<br />

the environment. For ex<strong>amp</strong>le, at any instant of the modeling, (a) the external envelope of the<br />

component must not exceed the blank envelope; (b) the internal envelope must be contained<br />

within the external envelope; and (c) the internal-left and the internal-right features must not<br />

cross each other (or overlap).<br />

• Geometrical feasibility: While modeling a part, the features and their combination must be<br />

geometrically feasible. For ex<strong>amp</strong>le, (a) some features cannot be repeated successively (a “turn”<br />

followed by a “turn” feature is not allowed); (b) an external groove cannot be the first feature;<br />

(c) a groove or face must exist between the features turn and thread; and (d) the external<br />

contour must be continuous and closed. These restrictions also lead to the compact process<br />

planning algorithms. Each time the user tries to make a feature, the system examines whether<br />

previously defined features satisfy the pre-conditions.<br />

To demonstrate the modeling capabilities of Turbo-Model, an ex<strong>amp</strong>le part shown in Figure 5.18 is<br />

considered. The graphical modeling of the part is shown in Figure 5.19. The PDIR of the part is given<br />

in Table 5.3.<br />

5.11 Data-GIFTS: Modeling <strong>Manufactur</strong>ing Resources in GIFTS<br />

Earlier it was explained why the information pertaining to the manufacturing resources must be maintained<br />

as a separate data base external to the main CAPP system. The preparation of the data bases<br />

(MRIR) is one of the most time consuming tasks. The data structures for machine tools, cutting tools,<br />

inspection gauges, jigs, fixtures, materials, etc. are formulated after several consultations with a few<br />

manufacturing industries. The data structure for representing the machine tools is shown in Table 5.4.<br />

Along similar lines, representation schema for other manufacturing resources are designed. Data-GIFTS<br />

is then developed for managing these resources through a menu-driven interface.<br />

The execution of Data-GIFTS is essentially required when installing the CAPP system for the first<br />

time. Afterwards, it is required to run this module only when there is a change in status of the manufacturing<br />

resources such as addition/deletion of machine tools, cutting tools, etc. Once Data-GIFTS is<br />

installed, all the data bases of MRIR will be ready for subsequent use by the other modules of GIFTS<br />

and will be frequently referred to in various stages of planning such as selection of machines, tools,<br />

setups, operations and sequences, etc.<br />

5.12 Modeling of Process Plan in GIFTS<br />

In Section 5.8, the model for PPIR is explained. This section discusses how the elements of PPIR set<br />

comprising machine, setup, pocket and parameters are represented in GIFTS.<br />

Machine<br />

Once the machine is selected, it can be referred to by its number/code used on the shop floor. Some<br />

details of the machine such as power, permissible range of speeds and feeds, etc. are necessary for<br />

making subsequent planning decisions. Since the manufacturing resources are separately modeled

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