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This report describes an architecture and software system for automatically performing
process planning and control code generation for cutting and inspecting prismatic piece
parts. This “Feature-Based Inspection and Control System” (FBICS) consists of seven
processes joined by interprocess communication. FBICS starts with a feature-based
description of a part. Planners are provided at three hierarchical control levels that
consider, in turn: (1) an entire part, (2) work done in a single part fixturing, and (3) work
done on a single part feature. FBICS implements the RCS architecture. For data
handling, FBICS uses ISO 10303 (STEP) methodology, standards, and tools. FBICS
includes a solid modeler and 3D interactive graphics. Control code is written in RS274
for machining and DMIS for inspection.