Computer-aided process planning - A critical review of recent developments and future trends

• Published in: International journal of computer integrated manufacturing Vol. 24; no. 1; pp. 1 - 31
• Main Authors: Xu, Xun, Wang, Lihui, Newman, Stephen T.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Taylor & Francis 01.01.2011
• Subjects: Automation; CAPP; Categories; features; Gages; Genetic algorithms; machining process; operation; planning; Process planning; Task planning (robotics); Technology; Teknik; Trends

For the past three decades, computer-aided process planning (CAPP) has attracted a large amount of research interest. A huge volume of literature has been published on this subject. Today, CAPP research faces new challenges owing to the dynamic markets and business globalisation. Thus, there is an u...