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FIGURE 2.2<br />

sented by instances of frames, and the problem solving knowledge that manipulates the instances is<br />

represented by production rules. The software allows for easy modification, addition, or updating of<br />

information and production rules by an expert user. The system is designed to integrate knowledge in a<br />

modular form and incorporate heuristics so as to minimize human intervention when used.<br />

The IMS first interprets a given CAD-represented part (AutoCAD DXF drawing file) and extracts the<br />

machining features. It assigns appropriate operations to all features identified, automatically selects the tools<br />

and determines the required machining conditions. Finally, tool paths are generated. Figure 2.3 shows the flow<br />

chart of the steps taken by the IMS to generate a process sheet and a set of CNC codes for a given setup.<br />

Fixture planning is not included in the IMS. It is assumed that component setups with suitable workholding<br />

are provided so that the solution generated by the IMS can be implemented. The inferential strategy,<br />

the feature extraction, and the knowledge base of facts and rules of the IMS are detailed in Reference 9.<br />

A s<strong>amp</strong>le part drawing of a component created using the CAD software AutoCAD is shown in Figure 2.4.<br />

The first setup is used to machine to largest outer diameter feature, the left-most vertical feature and the two<br />

left-most internal features of the component. In the second setup the largest outer diameter of the component<br />

is cl<strong>amp</strong>ed in the chuck. Based on this setup, the extracted features are shown in Figure 2.5. The process<br />

sheet and CNC program generated by the IMS are shown in Figures 2.6.<br />

© 2001 by CRC Press LLC<br />

Architecture of the integrated machining system for turning.

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