TOPS: AN INTELLIGENT ASSOCIATE FOR TURNING OPERATION PLANNING |
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Authors: | STEPHEN C-Y LU ALLEN E HERMAN KARL F ARNOLD |
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Affiliation: | 1. Knowledge-Based Engineering Systems Research Laboratory, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign , Urbana, Illinois;2. Allied-Signal Inc., Kansas City Division |
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Abstract: | This article describes the development of a new modeling environment that supports the building of intelligent associates for turning operation planning. By intelligent associates, we mean a computer-based system that allows a process planner to assert a greater degree of control during a consultation than do traditional expert systems. Intelligent associates are able to assist process planners in a colleague-like manner while solving domain tasks. They relieve routine operations while supporting creative problem-solving. Multiple levels of human experience are supported, advising and constraining inexperienced planners while providing a flexible environment for experienced planners working on new planning strategies. Several Al-based techniques have been employed in the development of this new modeling environment. The utility of this environment is demonstrated by developing a turning operation planning intelligent associate (TOPS). TOPS assists a process planner by computing interactions and checking for consistency among the various attributes of a lathe machine-operation planning problem and searching databases for machines, tool holders, and inserts. |
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