Apparatus and methods for integrating intelligent manufacturing system with expert sheet metal planning and bending system
US6243611A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 19, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S706/919
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method are provided for integrating an intelligent manufacturing system with an expert sheet metal planning and bending system. The intelligent manufacturing system manages and distributes part design and manufacturing information throughout the locations of a production facility. The expert planning system includes a plurality of expert modules for proposing a bending plan, including bend sequence and tooling selections, and robot motion planning and repositioning. Through the various features and aspects of the present invention, an operator can selectively modify and adapt these integrated systems for particular bend applications, including robot-based and human assisted bending operations.
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