Pham, D.T.Gologlu, C.2024-09-292024-09-2920010954-4054https://doi.org/10.1243/0954405011518908https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14619/9205This paper present ProPlanner, a hybrid computer aided process planning (CAPP) system designed to facilitate concurrent product development. ProPlanner automates information acquisition, product design interpretation, manufacturing operation planning, cutting tool selection, set-up planning and operation sequencing. The system employs a hybrid approach utilizing a combination of rule-based reasoning and object-oriented programming. It enables the early detection of design errors during the design stage before manufacturing and incorporates a feedback mechanism for correcting errors and giving suggestions to modify the product design. © IMechE 2001.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessComputer aided process planningConcurrent engineeringExpert systemsArticle10.1243/09544050115189082-s2.0-314272108611318Q21117215