An intellectual computer-aided design system has been developed for the technology of shaft forging on hammer. This system is intended for businesses of the machine-building industry.

The system supports an intelligent input of data on the geometry of forged pieces and parts through the integrated graphics editor. It performs forging piece and manufacturing procedures designing; carries out selection of a workpiece; allocates forging equipment and tools; sets the temperature regimes for forging and thermal treatment; calculates time allowances for forging operation; rates metal consumption; forms forging flowcharts; and keeps time allowance report sheets. The system carries out searching, sorting, selecting, archiving, and updating the operational data on forged pieces, parts, and technology processes. The system operates in the computer network as a client--server application. It stores all information in a database.