Research on work mechanism of intelligent CAPP

Different manufacturing enterprises need the different CAPP systems, which interrupts popularization of CAPP. In order to improve expansibility, reusability and dynamic adaptability of CAPP system, the work mechanism of an intelligent CAPP system based on multi-agent system was investigated, and this paper researched on the architecture and function of the agents in the intelligent CAPP. The reason of conflict generation was analyzed, and conflict resolution mechanism based on knowledge was represented. The conflicts which intelligent CAPP generated were resolved by use of rule-based reasoning and case-based reasoning, the relevant agents were developed, the investigation achievement was applied in the process of producing shearer. It is shown that the intelligent CAPP based on multi-agent system has good expansibility and reusability, it can adapt to the changes of products and production conditions in the enterprise.