Abstract:The process knowledge database is introduced, which uses typical part with machining features to create typical process. By creating the association between the typical part and new part, the difference between typical part and new part is analyzed, and process for the new part is derived. Thus the inferential system is simple, and the inferential results are believable, and the maintenance of typical process is more convenient. In addition, this process knowledge database also contains process parameters, tools, and other basic data, which can be used for building typical process, and be used by technicians as references to design process.