Process model

A process model is the part of the world model that predicts cycle time, cost and risk for one manufacturing operation, built from geometry, material and machine data rather than a flat rate per hour.

Why one model per process

Manufacturing processes such as milling, turning, EDM and grinding each remove or shape material in a physically different way, with different variables driving time, quality and cost. Because of that, Subduxion builds one process-specific model per manufacturing process rather than a single generic model for all of them. Milling is the first process family developed this way, turning is the second; EDM extends the same underlying representation to a physically different process.

How this differs from an hourly rate

A flat hourly machine rate applies the same number regardless of the part. A process model instead predicts based on the specific geometry, material and machine involved, so two different parts on the same machine can have different predicted cycle times and costs.

Common mistakes

Assuming a process model is a single AI model that already covers every manufacturing process equally: coverage is built up process family by process family. Also confusing a flat hourly rate with a process model: they answer different questions.

Is a process model the same as an hourly machine rate?

No, a flat hourly rate ignores geometry and material; a process model predicts based on the specific part and operation.

Does one process model cover every manufacturing process?

No, Subduxion builds a separate model per process family, starting with milling and turning.

How does a process model improve over time?

By comparing its predictions with measured production outcomes for the machines and parts it covers.