Information Modeling of Conceptual Design Integrated with Process
Planning
Symposia on Design For Manufacturability. The 2000 International
Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, (2000)Abstract
Information modeling is critical to the integration of conceptual
design and process planning. An information model for conceptual
design is provided in this paper. Conceptual design is a key activity
in early product development. It determines product functions, form,
and the basic structure. Major manufacturing cost is committed in
early conceptual design process. The model presented in this paper
includes an activity model for the conceptual design process and
an object model for classes used in conceptual design. The activity
model sets the context in which the objects are defined and used.
The object model describes the data and functions used in conceptual
design and integration with process planning. The main purpose of
the model development is to initiate standard interface specifications
that are necessary for design and process planning integration.