Extracting and Categorizing Processes from Technical Drawings

Do you spend countless hours extracting and categorizing processes from technical drawings for high-quality manufacturing outcomes? Look no further than Werk24! The power of Werk24's classification system revolutionizes your production line by automatically extracting the processes from technical drawings and categorizing them based on a comprehensive classification system inspired by the DIN 8580:2022-12 standard. First, let's define what we mean by "Processes":

In the manufacturing world, transforming raw materials or components into finished products is an intricate dance between tools, machinery, and chemical procedures. Understanding the various manufacturing processes is vital for efficient production and ensuring high-quality outcomes. Processes can be broadly divided into main groups based on their objectives. For example, one method focuses on creating an initial shape from shapeless materials, while another aims to modify existing forms. 

The first step in the manufacturing process involves introducing the raw materials, which are also referred to as input materials, into the production line. The Processes can be specifically used to define the input materials, such as cold rolled steel which means a steel that has been made through the cold rolling process is required. After that the Processes can be separated into two groups: main processes and post-processes (or post-treatments). Werk24 recognizes and caters to these distinctions, allowing businesses to precisely identify and categorize the processes required for their specific needs.  

Werk24's Categorization of Processes

Let's delve deeper into Werk24's process categorization. Werk24 adheres to the categorization of processes outlined in the DIN 8580:2022-12 standard. This categorization enables you to identify the specific types of processes required for a given part. Werk24 classified the manufacturing processes into six main groups according to the DIN standard as in the given graph:

The Metal Forming Handbook explains the manufacturing processes described by DIN8580 simply like that:  

Primary Shaping: involves forming an initial shape from a state of being molten, gaseous, or formless solid. 

Forming: involves manufacturing by three-dimensional or plastic modification of a shape while preserving its mass and material cohesion. 

Dividing (Separation in our graph): involves separating material in a localized manner. 

Joining: involves assembling individual workpieces to create subassemblies, as well as filling and saturating porous workpieces. 

Coating: refers to applying thin layers onto components, such as galvanization, painting, and foil wrapping. 

Modifying Material Property (Property Alteration in our graph): involves changing the characteristics of a workpiece to attain specific valuable properties. 

It is worth emphasizing that Werk24's classification system, although rooted in DIN 8580, has been expanded to yield more comprehensive and detailed outcomes.

Step of Post-Processes or Post-Treatments

Mechanical component manufacturing is finalized through essential post-processing steps. These processes are vital for ensuring proper functionality, easy assembly, durability, and attractive part appearance. Post-processing methods encompass cleaning, polishing, painting, plating, and more. Werk24's Artificial Intelligence efficiently extracts these methods from technical drawings. Here's one of the examples extracted categorization of a process: 

By extracting post-processing steps from the drawing, the product owner can utilize this information to estimate the number of components requiring post-processing, determine the number of methods needed, and categorize components for optimized machine utilization. If you want to learn more about extracting post-processes, you may do so by reading our previous article.  

How Does Werk24 AI Support You?

Don't let the complexities of processes hinder your manufacturing efficiency. Our AI technology reads through thousands of drawings within your archive, providing a detailed report that extracts and categorizes the required processes for your part. Embrace the power of Werk24's categorization and experience a streamlined approach to your workflow. 

Footnote:

1. SCHULER GmbH. (1998). Basic principles of metal forming. In: Metal Forming Handbook. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-58857-0_2