Patent ID: 7117055
Filing Date: 2006-10-03
Classification: G05B,Y02P

Abstract:
1. A computer implemented method for designing a tooling assembly comprising the steps of: a.) determining a set of rules for each component of the tooling assembly including requirements obtained from several different specifications; b.) organizing each of the rules for each component according to a defined rule hierarchy such that the set of rules for each component include a more preferred rule and a less preferred rule; c.) determining a desired part geometry; d.) creating a configuration for each of a plurality of components for the tooling assembly that meet the determined set of rules for each component in accordance with the defined rule hierarchy and the desired part geometry; e.) maintaining relationships between each of the plurality of components in view of the defined rule hierarchy; and f) automatically verifying relationships between the plurality of components for the tooling assembly in view of the defined rule hierarchy and governing functional requirements.