Using a blackboard architecture in CAD-CAM systems integration

ABSTRACT

The CAD-CAM systems integration problem is analyzed considering some aspects not commonly implemented in the usual Computer-Aided Process Planning systems. A problem solver architecture, based on a “blackboard” model, is proposed as an appropriate environment to integrated CAD-CAM systems operation. key-words: blackboard, CAD-CAM, CAPP

INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  J. Computer Applications
  J.6 COMPUTER-AIDED ENGINEERING
      Subjects: Computer-aided design (CAD)

Additional Classification:
  G. Mathematics of Computing
  G.2 DISCRETE MATHEMATICS

  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.2 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
      I.2.1 Applications and Expert Systems
          Subjects: Industrial automation
      I.2.8 Problem Solving, Control Methods, and Search
          Subjects: Plan execution, formation, and generation

  J. Computer Applications
  J.6 COMPUTER-AIDED ENGINEERING
      Subjects: Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)

General Terms:
Algorithms, Design