The product definition initiative in the Department of Energy Nuclear Weapons Complex
The US Department of Energy Nuclear Weapons Complex (NWC) formed the Product Definition initiative (PDI) to identify, using information modeling techniques, the NWC product data to be implemented in a computer environment. Information modeling techniques are used to assemble the product data required by a specific problem domain into a logical form. The resulting model may be used to generate a complete, accurate, and unambiguous database for the electronic exchange and utilization of product data. This reduces the need for human interpretation of product definition data and can serve as the foundation for the automation of many manufacturing applications. The PDI project is developing application or resource information models for five domains of interest to the NWC: Drafting, Numerical Control, Inspection, Tooling, and Form Features. Additionally, the project is working closely with vendors, other NWC computer integrated manufacturing initiatives, and the National Bureau of Standards Product Data Exchange Specification (PDES) project to ensure the NWC's product data needs will be met by future exchange protocols and CADD/CAM systems. 1 ref., 1 fig.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- OSTI ID:
- 6983917
- Report Number(s):
- UCRL-99272; CONF-8810208-1; ON: DE89001495
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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& Computer Programs-- (1987-1989)
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AUTOMATION
COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN
COMPUTER-AIDED MANUFACTURING
DATA BASE MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
MANAGEMENT
MANUFACTURING
NUCLEAR WEAPONS
PRODUCT LABELING
WEAPONS