THCAPP: Computer aided process planning system in an integrated environment

摘要

THCAPP is a computer aided process planning system for non-rotational parts which runs in a CIMS (computer integrated manufacturing system) environment at Tsinghua University. Its architecture is described in this paper. Then its main functions and key techniques, including part modeling, generative process planning and integration with CAD (computer aided design) and CAM (computer aided manufacturing) are discussed in detail.