Integrated Computeraided Manufacturing (ICAM) Architecture Part 2. Volume 4. Function Modeling Manual (IDEF0)

Abstract

The desire of the U.S. Air Force to reduce costs and lead times by assisting the Aerospace Industry in its modernization efforts has been evidenced in the many Tech Mod (Technology Modernization) programs now underway. A similar goal, but using an industry-wide target rather than individual companies, was established under the ICAM Program. In ICAM, the goal was to develop 'generic subsystems' which could be used by a large number of companies to provide a significant upgrade to the industry as a whole. These subsystems provide support for common manufacturing functions such as management of information, shop floor scheduling, and materials handling. This ambitious goal needed a common baseline communication vehicle around which to plan, develop, and implement the subsystems in the individual Aerospace Companies. This baseline was called the Architecture of Manufacturing, since it was to provide an industry-wide architecture showing how industry works today and around which generic subsystems could be planned, developed, and implemented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADB062457

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  • Aerospace Industry
  • Air Force
  • Computer-Aided Manufacturing
  • Construction
  • Engineering
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  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Governments
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  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
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