ASSEMBLY CODE GENERATION FROM A FEATURE-BASED GEOMETRIC MODEL

Abstract

Design and implementation of a system for assembly code generation (from a feature-based geometric model) is discussed. Assembly code is further used in design for assembly evaluation procedures for produce assembly analysis. Assembly features are classified into three groups: geometric assembly features, non-geometric assembly features and operational assembly features. The first two groups of features have existed in computer-aided design databases, while the last one has existed in an assembly sequence. Algorithms for identifying the first two groups of features are presented. A tree processor to convert assembly features into assembly code is also developed. Finally, examples are presented.