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Title:	Computer-aided process planning (CAPP) SORICH
Author:	Pirzada, Sohail
View Online:	njit-etd1991-008 (viii, 185 pages ~ 8.4 MB pdf)
Department:	Manufacturing Engineering Division
Degree:	Master of Science
Program:	Manufacturing Engineering
Document Type:	Thesis
Advisory Committee:	Kotefski, Steve (Committee chair) Sodhi, R. S. (Committee member) Levy, Nouri (Committee member)
Date:	1991-12
Keywords:	CAD/CAM systems Manufacturing processes--Automation
Availability:	Unrestricted
Abstract:	The last two decades have witnessed the increasing role of the computer in the process planning function. This has been further enhanced by the advent of the knowledge based expert system, and its impact on Computer Aided Process Planning (CAPP). CAPP has emerged as a strategic link between design and manufacture. This thesis discusses the various methods used in the process planning function. Group Technology (GT) plays a pivotal role in establishing CAPP. The utilization of Artificial Intelligence techniques in CAPP is listed. This study also presents an Interactive Software adaptive to product/part configuration variables.