Examples of Machines Used in CIM Applications An Introduction Computer Integrated Manufacturing © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

Machines CIM Machining Safety Before working on any machine, safety guidelines must be followed. Read instruction manuals and observe all safety rules. Dress for safety in the lab. Students should successfully complete a safety test that the teacher creates specific to the machines in the classroom before using equipment. Project Lead The Way, Inc. Copyright 2008

Elements of Machinery / Equipment Used in CIM / Automation Machines CIM Machining Elements of Machinery / Equipment Used in CIM / Automation CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Robotics Transfer Systems Inspection / Feedback Systems These elements are used together to: Reduce manufacturing cost Increase product quality and consistency Enhance manufacturing flexibility Improve marketability of products Decrease time to market Reduce the reaction time to change in market demands Project Lead The Way, Inc. Copyright 2008

Examples of CNC Machines Used in CIM Applications Mills Lathes Machining Centers Plasma Tables Water Jet Wire EDM Lasers Cutters & Engravers Rapid Prototyping

CNC Machining and Processing Machines CIM Machining CNC Machining and Processing Computer Numerical Control Perform same functions as conventional machines Joining Separating Casting / Molding / Forming Finishing Highly productive and cost-effective Project Lead The Way, Inc. Copyright 2008

Non-Center Cutting End Mill Center Cutting End Mill CNC Tools Non-Center Cutting End Mill Ball End Mill Center Cutting End Mill Indexable Shell Mill

Examples of Robotics Used in CIM Applications Machines CIM Machining Examples of Robotics Used in CIM Applications Welding / Joining Bonding / Sealing Arc / TIG / MIG / Spot / Flux Core Resistance Welding Laser Welding Plasma Cutting Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding Project Lead The Way, Inc. Copyright 2008

Examples of Robotics Used in CIM Applications Machines CIM Machining Examples of Robotics Used in CIM Applications Material Handling Assembly Loading Dispensing Picking / Packing / Palletizing Transfer Tending Painting Finishing Inspecting Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding Project Lead The Way, Inc. Copyright 2008

Examples of Transfer Systems Used in CIM Applications Machines CIM Machining Examples of Transfer Systems Used in CIM Applications AGV ASRS Conveyor Systems Part Feeders AGV – Automated Guided Vehicle / Automatic Guided Vehicle ASRS – Automated Storage and Retrieval System Project Lead The Way, Inc. Copyright 2008

Examples of Inspection / Feedback Systems Used in CIM Applications Machines CIM Machining Examples of Inspection / Feedback Systems Used in CIM Applications Networked Computers Monitoring Software Sensors Vision Systems Laser Scan and Measurement Systems RFID Systems RFID – Radio Frequency Identification Project Lead The Way, Inc. Copyright 2008

References Society of Manufacturing Engineers (Producer). (2010). Cutting Tool Geometry. Available from the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, One SME Drive: Dearborn, Michigan 48121.