Author(s)

Jan Duda, Jacek Habel & Janusz Pobozniak

Abstract

Based on the results of investigation into the decision- making process, the model of knowledge in the form of hierarchical decision nets was developed. Two principal types of knowledge can be distinguished in this model: control knowledge and classification knowledge. The paper also presents the control mechanism for the processing of such arranged knowledge. The approach was verified through the development of the expert system for machining process planning. 1. Introduction Planning is one of the elements in manufacturing process, which is carried out in planning system and can be treated as a complex decision process resulting in solving the planning task. Investigation into the planning proce

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