CAPP
Engineering
CAPP (Computer-Aided Process Planning)
Computer-Aided Process Planning
Use of software to define manufacturing process plans, routings and work instructions.
Examples
- 01With CAPP, the planning engineer creates the routing and work instructions for a new shaft family in one day.
- 02The CAPP proposal is reviewed by production before release, to check machine choice and cycle times.
- 03After a new machine is bought, CAPP rules are updated so new parts are planned on it automatically.