Title :
An AI-based manufacturing design rule checker and path optimizer for PCB production preparation and manufacturing
Author :
Hidde, Axel R. ; Gierse, Andreas
Author_Institution :
Insta Elektro GmbH, Ludenscheid, Germany
fDate :
6/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The problem of manufacturing-design-rule checking (MDRC) and path optimization for PCB (printed-circuit board) production preparation and manufacturing is discussed. Following the presentation of models for production control, such as the hierarchy reference model and the Y-model as well as the manufacturing design system derived from them, their installation and implementation in hardware and software is displayed using the example of an integrated system for the PCB assembly. The structure of a PCB MDRC and path optimizer based on the AI-language Common LISP using the SCHEME dialect is presented. Problems of the optimizing procedure are discussed and solved using the hierarchical two-phase cross-linked unit formation method. A three-step component/component and component/in/onsertion head-collision check is also realized with an optimized procedure
Keywords :
LISP; circuit layout CAD; knowledge based systems; planning (artificial intelligence); printed circuit design; printed circuit manufacture; AI-based rule checker; AI-language Common LISP; PCB assembly; PCB manufacturing; PCB production preparation; SCHEME dialect; Y-model; head-collision check; hierarchical two-phase cross-linked unit formation; hierarchy reference model; integrated system; manufacturing design rule checker; manufacturing design system; manufacturing-design-rule checking; optimizing procedure; path optimization; path optimizer; production control; Automatic control; Computer aided manufacturing; Computer numerical control; Control systems; Design optimization; Manufacturing automation; Manufacturing processes; NIST; Production control; Production systems;
Journal_Title :
Components, Hybrids, and Manufacturing Technology, IEEE Transactions on
