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The NC (numerically controlled) assistant: Interfacing knowledge based manufacturing tools to CAD/CAM systems

Conference ·
OSTI ID:7061761
A knowledge based computer program that assists programmers of numerically controlled (NC) machine tools is described. The program uses part features identified by the NC programmer and a set of expert system manufacturing rules to select cutting parameters and produce NC part programs. An expert system shell determines the NC sequence and the machining parameters. Several point-to-point NC functions are currently in production. A CAD/CAM system interface for milling and turning functions is also described. 2 refs., 24 figs.
Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
7061761
Report Number(s):
SAND-88-2088C; CONF-8610203-2; ON: DE88016742
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English