Method for managing and distributing design and manufacturing information
Method for managing and distributing design and manufacturing informationKeywords: Information,Design, Manufacturing
Applicant: Amadasoft America, Inc.Patent number: US6219586Publication date: 17 April 2001Title: Apparatus and method for managing and distributing design and manufacturing information throughout a sheet metal production facility
An apparatus and method are described for managing and distributing design and manufacturing information throughout a factory in order to facilitate the production of components, such as bent sheet metal components. In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, the management and distribution of critical design and manufacturing information are achieved by storing and distributing the design and manufacturing information associated with each job. By replacing the traditional paper job set-up or work sheet with, for example,an electronically stored job sheet that can be accessed instantaneously from any location in the factory, the present invention improves the overall efficiency of the factory. In addition, through the various aspects and features of the invention, the organisation and accessibility of part information and stored expert knowledge are improved.
Jonathan Rigelsford
