Content of Unit II

Process Planning
Definition Objective Scope Approaches
to Process Planning Process Planning
activities Finished part requirements
Operating sequences machine
selection Material selection parameters
Set of documents for process planning
Developing manufacturing logic and
knowledge Production time calculation
Selection of Cost optimal Processes.
Process Planning
To convert the product design into a product, a
manufacturing plan is required Process
Planning
Consists of preparing set of instructions that
describe how to manufacture the product and its
parts.
Determining the manufacturing operations
required to transform a part from a raw material
to the finished state specified on the engineering
drawing.
Detailed specification which lists the operations,
tools and facilities.
Definition of Process planning
An act of preparing a detailed processing
documentation for the manufacture of a
piece part or assembly.
American Society of Tool and Manufacturing Engineers the
systematic determination of the methods
by which a product is to be manufactured,
economically and competitively.

Importance of Process Planning
Establishes the link between engineering
design and shop floor manufacturing.
Facilitates the feedback from the shopfloor
to design engineering regarding the
manufacturability of alternative.
Concepts of Process Planning
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Responsibilities of Process
Planning Engineers
Interpreting part print analysis and
symbols
Gathering the fundamental details of
product design
Selecting the machining processes.
Selecting proper machining with allied
tooling.
Sequencing the operations

Deciding on the inspection equipment in
order to meet the desired quality
Determining appropriate production
tolerances.
Determining proper cutting tools and
cutting conditions
Calculating the overall times using work
measurement techniques
Factors affecting Process
Planning
Volume of production
The skill and expertise of manpower
Delivery dates for parts or products
Material specifications
Accuracy and process capability of
machine
Accuracy requirements of parts or
products
Process Planning Activities