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Capp Cim Lecture Modified 2017
Capp Cim Lecture Modified 2017
Planning
• Location
Approach
• Tolerance
• Surface finish
• Relations with other features
• Approach directions
.Feature classifications are not the same °
Process Planning
The role of CAPP in Integration of CAD/CAM
Basic Process in developing a process
plan
How do we process
engineer?
• Machining methods
• Pressworking
• Welding/fabrication
• Casting
• Powder materials
• Layered deposition
• Others
Welding/fabrication:
Additive techniques
Final Product
Weld Weld
Initial
Add-on Add-on
Stock
Machining Methods:
Subtractive
techniques
Final Product
Initial Slotting Drilling
Stock
ENGINEERING DESIGN MODELING
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CSG MODEL
B-REP MODEL
INTERACTION OF
PLANNING FUNCTIONS
SETUP PLANNING
GEOMETRIC REASONING feature relationship •
global & local geometry • approach directions •
process constraints •
PROCESS SELECTION fixture constraints •
process capability •
process cost • FIXTURE PLANNING
fixture element function •
locating, supporting, and •
CUTTER SELECTION clamping surfaces
available tools • stability •
tool dimension and geometry •
geometric constraints •
CUTTER PATH GENERATION
MACHINE TOOL SELECTION feature merging and split •
machine availability, cost • path optimization •
machine capability • obstacle and interference •
avoidance
FACTORS AFFECTING PROCESS
PLAN SELECTION
• Shape
• Tolerance
• Surface finish
• Size
• Material type
• Quantity
• Value of the product
• Urgency
• Manufacturing system itself
• etc.
Process Planning Approaches
• Manual Systems
• Computer Aids
– Variant (Retrieval)System
– Experimental Generative System
Manually Prepared Process Plans
EXAMPLE PROCESS PLANS
Route Sheet by: T.C. Chang
Workpiece Selection
Process Selection
Tool Selection
Feed, Speed Selection
Operation Sequencing
Setup Planning
Fixturing Planning
Part Programming
Computer Aids
Variant (Retrieval) CAPP Methodology
Variant CAPP
Variant CAPP
Variant CAPP
The Variant approach of CAPP
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