A principle of construction of an integrated machine manufacturing system

The problems arising in the automation of multiproduct small batch production in mechanical engineering due to necessity to ensure its high flexibility are indicated. It is shown that the automation level of such a production can be effectively increased by the organization of a group production and the part orientation of equipment. In so doing it is useful to group parts on the basis of their standard images and enrichment elements. The use of standard image concept promotes the integration of design and manufacturing and creates the prerequisites for the automation of design. The planning of group production organized on the basis of standard images and enrichment elements realizes by regrouping the ‘parts-setting-ups’ matrix. The method of matrix regrouping facilitating the group production planning is proposed. The described principles of organizing the computer-aided design and manufacturing on the basis of standard images and enrichment elements have been used in constructing the integrated system KAPRI intended for pilot production with a variable range of parts.