The research presented in this dissertation concerns the
identification of problems and provision of solutions for
increasing the degree of interoperability between CAD, CACSD
(Computer Aided Control Systems Design) and CAR (Computer Aided
Robotics) in Computer Integrated Manufacturing and Engineering
(CIME). This research can be categorized into the following
topics:· The recognition of the needs for information exchange as
a means for integration of computer based information processing
systems used in manufacturing and engineering.· The identification
and use of the open systems' integration strategy based upon
neutral interfaces as a proper integration strategy for
information interchange between the computer based information
processing systems in CIME.· The study and selection of ISO
10303-STEP as a proper standardized methodology for development
and implementation of neutral interfaces· The development of a
STEP based interface for general control system data and
functions, especially related to robot motion control for
interoperability of CAD, CACSD, and CAR systems for the extension
of the inter-system communication capabilities beyond the stage
achieved up to now.This interface development comprehends the
following work:· The definition of the concepts of 'information'
and 'information model', and the selection of a proper information
modeling methodology within the STEP methodologies.· The
elaboration of a general function model of a generic robot motion
controller in IDEF0 for interface identification.· The provision
of means for modeling of functional behavior in EXPRESS, and
elaboration of a general information models of a generic robot
motion controller in EXPRESS for interface specification.· The
elaboration of schema-driven pre- and post processors in C++ for
interface implementation by use of STEP based CASE tools.·
Processor test and verification by test case studies.
Place of Publication | Copenhagen |
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Publisher | Notex |
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Number of pages | 282 |
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Publication status | Published - 1996 |
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