A Chen, Ming-kuen creator Vrat, Prem Chairperson Lu, Iuan-Yuan Examination Committee Saeed, Khalid Examination Committee China Technical Consultants, Inc . Taiwan , the Republic of China Scholarship Donor text series technical report th Bangkok Asian Institute of Technology 1985 continuing eng 69 p. This study pertains to the development of a microcomputer-based process planning system. Based on heuristic rules and metal-working process rules in mechanics, and using t he rule-based knowledge system as a software control tool , a metalwork rule-based process planning system is designed and implemented . For setting up more efficient system, the micro-PROLOG language is used . The whole system is derived by a menu from which the user can choose the necessary modules to execute. Each module comprises of major activity in the process planning. Finally, a report-formatted display can be produced on the screen . The system performance is demonstrated in several ways, such as, user's first impression, comparing the output results with traditional manual process planning list, and system comparison with similar microcomputer-based CAPP system. A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology Research Studies Project Report (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1985 Network analysis (Planning) Computer programs Asian Institute of Technology. http://203.159.5.9/ait-thesis/detail.php?q=B19873 http://203.159.5.9/ait-thesis/detail.php?q=B19873 121095 20260818223240.0