Abstract
This paper presents concepts of an Internet assisted manufacturing system for agile manufacturing practice. It consists of a CAD/CAPP/CAM/CAA integrated Central Network Server (CNS) which links to local FMS, or CNC machines by means of cable connections. After a local user inputs the product information, the CNS can generate complete CAD/CAPP /CAM/CAA files and control the remote FMS or CNC machines to accomplish the whole production process. This system uses Internet as an interface between a user and the CNS and allows a local user to operate remote machines connected to the Internet. This paper also proposes to build a network of manufacturing database and a research database to improve the manufacturing agility.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 99-103 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Materials Processing Technology |
Volume | 61 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 1996 |
Keywords
- Agile manufacturing
- Internet
- Server
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ceramics and Composites
- Computer Science Applications
- Metals and Alloys
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering