DocumentCode
3332769
Title
Computer Aided Ship Design and Numerically Controlled Production of Towing Tank Models
Author
Rogers, David F. ; Rodriguez, Francisco ; Satterfield, Steven G.
Author_Institution
U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD
fYear
1979
fDate
25-27 June 1979
Firstpage
207
Lastpage
214
Abstract
A Computer Aided Ship Design (CASD) and a Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) program are described. The objective of the program is to provide the capability to design and manufacture towing tank models using interactive CASD and CAM techniques. A three dimensional interactive graphics device supported by a mini-computer is used to drive the design portion of the system. A microprocessor based graphics system, simply and directly interfaced to a CNC controller on the shop floor, is used to perform the postprocessing and drive the milling machine. Experiences with actual use of the system and the benefits derived from this use are discussed for an actual production job.
Keywords
CADCAM; Computer aided manufacturing; Computer graphics; Computer numerical control; Control systems; Marine vehicles; Metalworking machines; Microprocessors; Production; Virtual manufacturing;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Design Automation, 1979. 16th Conference on
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/DAC.1979.1600109
Filename
1600109
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