Abstract
The transition from design to process planning and to the various
stages of manufacturing is traditionally sequential. In many
cases, practical problems associated with manufacturing cannot be
resolved if only individual processes are examined. These problems
can be overcome, however, by adopting the CALS approach. This
approach requires global observation and allows actual and current
information to flow both forward and backward. This information,
regardless of the specific process in which it has been generated,
is used to improve the entire global process. This paper is
concerned with the design and manufacture of sheet metal parts. It
is demonstrated that through implementation of the CALS approach,
the overall process can be optimised and products can be
manufactured significantly more accurately, faster and less
expensively.
Original language | English |
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Journal | C I R P Annals |
Volume | 47/1/98 |
Pages (from-to) | 393-396 |
ISSN | 0007-8506 |
Publication status | Published - 1998 |
Event | 48th General Assembly of CIRP - Athens, Greece Duration: 23 Aug 1998 → 29 Aug 1998 |
Conference
Conference | 48th General Assembly of CIRP |
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Country/Territory | Greece |
City | Athens |
Period | 23/08/1998 → 29/08/1998 |