Table Of ContentADVANCES IN CAD/CAM
ADVANCES IN CAD/CAM
Case Studies
Edited by
Peter C. C. Wang
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Advances in CAD/CAM
"Contains some of the papers ... presented at the
Fifth Automation Technology Conference held in Monterey,
California" -Pref.
1. CAD/CAM systems-Case studies. I. Wang, Peter C. C.
II. Tide: Advances in C.A.D.lC.A.M.
TSI55.6.A38 1984 670'.028'54 84-4380
ISBN -13: 978-1-4 612-9783-3 e-ISBN-13: 978-1-4613-2819-3
DOl: 10.1007/978-1-4613-2819-3
Copyright © 1984 by KLUWER ACADEMIC PUBLISHERS
Softcover reprint of the hardcover 1st edition 1984
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CONTENTS
Contributing Authors vii
Preface ix
1. Directions for Engineering Data Exchange for Computer Aided
Design and Manufacturing
John J. Clancy
2. Integrating Engineering and Manufacturing 37
WilliQm D. Beeby
3. Applications and Benefits of CAD/CAM Data in the
Manufacturing Environment 56
John H. Schulz
4. Release Control, ConfIgUration Management, Design Retrieval, and
Remote Viewing of CAD Generated Product Definition Drawings 72
Robert E. Perri
5. Automation Technology: The Key to Our Productive Future 77
R. G. PreetnfJn III
6. Creating an EDP Architecture via Computer Graphics-
A Tool for Systems Integration Management 82
Robert T. BQnnon
7. Operation of Jukebox Optical Disk over a Local Area Network 90
Oliver E. Bessetle Qnd MichQel E. SullivQn
8. Raster Scan Technology Opens New Frontiers
for the Microimaged Engineering Drawing 95
GQil N. Boyd
. 9. Computer-Aided Technical Publications 98
Deborah Gail Brown
10. Image Processing Technology Applied to Engineering Document
Management Systems 113
Rebecca D. Cosla
11. Solids Modeling in Engineering Documentation 119
Russell]. Doly
12. The Impact of Optical Storage Technology on Image Processing Systems 126
Gerald T. Durbin
13. Mass Storage Systems from the User Point of View 131
John K. Gingrich
14. 3M Multifunction Printer for CAD 142
ChQrles C. Lee and Roberl R. Jasper
15. The National Coal Liquefaction Technology Data Base System 148
George W. Pukanic and William C. Pelers
16. Problems in Integrating and Automating a Multi-Site/Multi-Sponsor
Test Data Collection and Reporting System 163
PQlrick A. RQce
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17. Optical Storage of Digital Data on Video Disks for Distributing
Engineering Data and Technical Documentation 170
Jane N. Ryland
18. An Integrative Approach to Engineering Data and Automatic
Project Coordination 174
Richard L. Segal
19. Strategic Project Methodology for a Computer-Aided Engineering
Design System 179
Larry D. Sieck
20. DEMAND: The First Operational Optical Disk-Based Demand
Printing System 182
Lee F. Wilbraham
Contributing Authors
Robert T. Bannon EDP Planning 5C 210
AT&T Communcations Bedminster, NJ 07921
William D. Beeby William D. Beeby & Associates P.O. Box 505
Kent, W A 98031
Oliver E. Bessette RCA P.O. Box 8
Elmer, NJ 08318
Gail N. Boyd Versatec, Inc. 2710 Walsh Avenue, MS 3-14
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Deborah Gail Brown Ford Aerospace & Communication 307 19th Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
John). Clancy McDonnell Douglas P.O. Box 516
Automation Company St. Louis, MO 63166
Rebecca D. Costa OMEX 2323 Owen Street
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Russell). Doty Applicon 32 Second Avenue
Burlington, MA 01803
Gerald T. Durbin Storage Technology Corporation 14008 Maebeth Drive SE
Huntsville, AL 35803
R. G. Freeman, III McDonnell Douglas Corporation P.O. Box 516
St. Louis, MO 63166
John K. Gingrich Alpharel, Incorporated 18 Ledgewood Circle
Topsfield, MA 01983
Charles C. Lee Engineering Systems Division 235-2F-32, 3M Center
3M Company St. Paul, MN 55144
Robert E .. Perri CAD/CAM Services Bldg. 102, ORGN 19-37
Lockheed Missiles & P.O. Box 504
Space Corporation Sunnyvale, CA 94086
William C. Peters Pittsburgh Energy Tech Center P.O. Box 10940
U.S. Department of Energy Pittsburgh, PA 15236
George W. Pukanic Pittsburgh Energy Tech Center P.O. box 10904
u.s. Department of Energy Pittsburgh, PA 15236
Patrick A. Race U.S. Army Tank-Automotive Warren, MI 48090
Command
Jane N. Ryland Reference Technology Inc. 1832 North 55th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
VIII
John H. Schulz Manufacturing Supporr P.O. Box 516
McDonnell Aircraft Company St. Louis, MO 63166
Richard 1. Segal California Institute of Technology 256-80
Pasadena, CA 91125
Michael E. Sullivan RCA Bldg. 13-7-4
Front & Cooper Streets
Camden, NJ 08102
Lee F. Wilbraham Advanced System Concepts P.O. Box 7018
Xerox Special Information Systems Pasadena, CA 91109
PREFACE
To understand what we know
and be aware of what is to be known
has become the central focus
in the treatment of CAD/CAM issues.
It has been some time since we began treating issues arriving from engineering data handling in a
low key fashion because of its housekeeping chores and data maintenance aspects representing
nonglamorous issues related to automation. Since the advent of CAD/CAM,large numbers of data
bases have been generated through standalone CAD systems. And the rate of this automated
means of generating data is rapidly increasing; this is possibly the key factor in changing our way of
looking at engineering data related problems. As one deeply involved with engineering data
handling and CAD/CAM applications, I know that to succeed, we must do our homework:
tracking the trends, keeping abreast of new technologies, new applications, new companies and
products that are exploding on the scene every day. In today's fast-paced information handling era,
just keeping up is a full-time job. That is why ATI has initiated these publications, in order to bring
to the users some of the information regarding their experiences in the important fields of
CAD/CAM and engineering data handling.
This volume contains some of the paper, including revisions, which were presented at the Fifth
Automation Technology Conference held in Monterey, California. A series of publications has
been initiated through cooperation between ATI and the Kluwer Academic Publishers. The first
volume was Advances in Engineering Data Handling-Case Studies. This, the second in the series, is
Advances in CAD/CAM-Case Studies. These represent ATI's efforts to bring forth some of the
important case studies related to engineering data handling and CAD/CAM applications from the
user's point of view. Because of its enormous potential impact on management and productivity
advancement, careful documentation and coordination for outstanding contributions to this area
are of utmost importance.
This series of publications may serve as a precursor to an eventual journal series in the area of
engineering data handling and CAD/CAM-related user studies. Anyone with comments or
suggestions, as well as potential contributors to this series, is encouraged to contact the editorial
board of ATI. My thanks go to those whose work and contributions made this series of
publications possible.
Peter Cheng-Chao Wang, Ph.D.
Editor
Automation Technology Institute
P.O Box 242
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
ADVANCES IN CAD/CAM
1
DIRECTIONS FOR ENGINEERING DATA EXCHANGE
FOR COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING
John J. Clancy
Senior Vice President
Industry and Product Management
McDonnell Douglas Automation Company
P.O. Box 516
St. Louis, Missouri 63166
Abstract
During the past 10-15 years, the development and enhancement of CAD/CAM (Computer Aided
Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing) Systems has greatly changed the engineering world.
Along with the many improvements that have been realiZed, problems have also arisen. One such
problem is that of exchanging product defmition data between dissimilar CAD/CAM Systems.
This presentation considers this problem, past methods of dealing with it, the current approaches,
and some directions for the future. The history of standardization efforts, including the develop
ment of IGES (Initial Graphics Exchange Specification) and its extensions for defming a
"neutral" representation format, is discussed. Alternate approaches to addressing data exchange
and an indication of some on-going and anticipated activities in this area are presented.
The McDonnell Douglas Corporation (MDC) has played a leading role in many of the activities in
this area. Contributions of MDC in these past and on-going efforts as well as some of their current
activities are presented here.
Much of what is being done in this area will have a potentially significant impact on the
defmition and communication of complete product defmition data between engineering and
manufacturing. The resolution of the problem of product data exchange is important to
increasing productivity in the factory of the future.
1. INTRODUCTION 2. NEED
With the rapid development of CAD/CAM In addition to the many improvements and
(Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided advantages realized by the advancing CAD/
Manufacturing) Systems over the past 10-15 CAM technology, some problems also arose.
years, many industries have realized the The entry of many CAD/CAM vendors into
potential for increased productivity by using the marketplace with systems of varying sizes
computerized representations of their and capabilities, together with the fact that
products. the development of a product usually involves
