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The document discusses computer aided process planning (CAPP) which uses CAD data to automatically generate process plans. There are two main CAPP approaches: variant uses existing process plans which are selected and edited, while generative creates new process plans from scratch without human intervention by analyzing the geometry. Both approaches structure manufacturing data but generative requires more artificial intelligence to identify machinable areas and optimize the process plan.

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Capp

The document discusses computer aided process planning (CAPP) which uses CAD data to automatically generate process plans. There are two main CAPP approaches: variant uses existing process plans which are selected and edited, while generative creates new process plans from scratch without human intervention by analyzing the geometry. Both approaches structure manufacturing data but generative requires more artificial intelligence to identify machinable areas and optimize the process plan.

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COMPUTER AIDED PROCESS PLANNING

COMPUTER AIDED PROCESS PLANNING (CAPP)

➢ CAPP is a means to automatically develop the


process plan from the geometric image of the
component.
➢ The key to development of such CAPP Systems is to
structure the data concerning part design,
manufacturing facilities and capabilities into
categories and logical relationships.
➢ CAPP thus appears to fully integrate CAD and CAM

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APPROACHES TO CAPP

There are two basic approaches to CAPP:


➢ Variant
➢ Generative

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VARIANT APPROACH

Variant approach, uses a Group Technology (GT) code


to select a generic process plan from the existing
master process plans developed for each part family
and edits to suit the requirement of the part.

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VARIANT APPROACH

➢ Here, the parts are segmented into groups based on


similarity and each group has a master plan.

➢ This approach is impractical in situations where


small batches of widely varying parts are produced.

➢ Moreover, this method fails to capture real


knowledge or expertise of process planners, and
there is a danger of repeating mistakes from earlier
plans that were stored in the database.
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Essential Elements in a Variant-Type CAPP System

➢ The first step in the development is the


identification of the part families for which the
process plan library is to be developed.
➢ With GT coding scheme, all the components that are
likely to be manufactured in the shop are coded.
➢ Then from the process-plan database, the process
plan is retrieved matching the group code.

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Essential Elements in a Variant-Type CAPP System

➢ Existing process plan may be edited to match the


actual part requirements.
➢ If the part falls into a group for which no process
plan exists, a new plan may be manually coded and
entered into the database.

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GENERATIVE APPROACH

➢ In the generative approach, a process plan is


created from scratch for each component without
human intervention.

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COMPUTER AIDED PROCESS PLANNING
GENERATIVE APPROACH

➢ These systems are designed to automatically


synthesise process information to develop the
process plan for a part.

➢ The generative bridges the gap between CAD and


CAM.

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Essential Elements in a Generative-Type CAPP System

➢ Most of the generative CAPP systems need to have


some amount of artificial intelligence built into
them.

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Essential Elements in a Generative-Type CAPP System

➢ Identify the machinable volumes called pockets by


taking the difference of blank size and the finished
component size.
➢ The blank size if not given directly can be identified
as the largest volume that completely encloses the
finished component.
➢ Do a preliminary sorting of the pockets in order of
levels that clearly indicate the likely sequence in the
final process plan.

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Essential Elements in a Generative-Type CAPP System

➢ Examine the pockets for any possibility of combining


so that the machining operations could be reduced.
➢ Select minimum number of machine tools to
machine the identified pockets.
➢ Identify the process sequence required for the
machining of each of the pockets based on the
technological requirements.
➢ For each of the pockets and the operation decided,
select the cutting tool required.

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Essential Elements in a Generative-Type CAPP System

➢ Evaluate the machining time and idle time involved


in the production of the component.
➢ Select the final process plan based on the lowest
cost of machining time.
➢ One of the important steps to be considered while
developing the CAPP program package is that the
ultimate decision be left to the process planner
(user).

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