Automatic Conversion of Design Drawing For CAD/CAM Integration

An algorithm and its computer program are developed for the computer aided automatic conversion from 2 dimensional (2-D) design drawings to a 3 dimensional used to generate the tool path of NC machine. The algorithm and its computer program developed were applied to several real objects for their feasibility check and showed satisfactory results. As the results of this study, it was proved that a foundation work to prepare the data base for CAD/CAM integ- ration can be established so as to improve the productivity.