Integrated System Framework Supporting Concurrent Engineeringt

This paper presents a concurrent engineeiing framework for CAD/CAPP/CAM inte-grated system, introduces the components of integration tools, integrated product information model, process model of product development, and cooperative work system of the framework.Under the unified user interface of the framework, multi-disciplinary team members can use their tools respectively to conduct concurrent product development. Each related element of product development begins cooperation from the outset, conducts open and real time data exchanging and sharing. To evaluate and refine the product design and manufachue process as well as support activities, the team can hold multimedia meeting through multimedia network meeting system, and negotiate by using project coordination system.