摘要: This paper discusses recent accomplishments obtained from development efforts of a generative dimensional inspection planning system. This system, APEX (Inspection Process Planning EXpert), is a knowledge-based system, currently b... 展开 This paper discusses recent accomplishments obtained from development efforts of a generative dimensional inspection planning system. This system, APEX (Inspection Process Planning EXpert), is a knowledge-based system, currently being developed for the dimensional inspection of piece parts. This prototype system applies artificial intelligence techniques and implements an advanced product definition modeling system. The APEX framework is based on a functional architecture designed for the purpose of producing CMM inspection plans, inspection part programs, and support information. The current APEX prototype system selects the appropriate CMM, identifies the measurable surfaces, suggests probing point determination, performs inspection work element planning, and creates an initial DMIS (Dimensional Measurement Interface Specification) part program, all for a specific workpiece. The following describes the APEX system, its functional activities, system architecture, product definition and tolerance representation, inspection features, inspection work elements, hierarchical inspection task planning approach, dimensional inspection techniques, part program creation, user interfaces formats, and other issues related to integrated inspection planning and part programming for CMMs. Finally, this paper describes a system that advances the development of automated inspection planning, product modelling systems with application accessible dimensions and tolerances, and standard dimensional inspection techniques and methodologies. (ERA citation 15:033848) 收起