Introduction

To
Computer
Integrated
Manufacturing
(CIM)
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CIM Introduction
The aim of the CIM is to make a computerized
environment in which design, manufacturing and
marketing are integrated. (Idea was originated in 1973)
CIM, is the phrase used to
describe the complete
automation of a
manufacturing plant/factory,
The computer system is in
control of every stage from
design and the ordering of
materials to the
manufacturing processes and
distribution to customers.

CIM is the integration of all

enterprise operations and
activities around a common
corporate data repository.
Definition of CIM & ITS SCOPE
 CIM Objectives
• Simplify production processes, product designs, and
factory organization as a vital foundation to automation
and integration
• Automate production processes and the business
functions that support them with computers, machines,
and robots
• Integrate all production and support processes using
computer networks, cross-functional business software,
and other information technologies

CIM is not a product that can be purchased and

installed.
It is a way of thinking and solving problems of not
only manufacturing but other areas too.
How CIM works
1- Computer Aided Design. A product is designed totally on computer.
Improvements / alterations are made to the design using CAD software.

2 - Prototype Manufacture. Prototypes are manufactured on computer

controlled machines such as 3D printers or CNC machines.

3 - The computer system controlling the plant determines the most

efficient method of manufacture. It calculates costs, production methods,
quantity to be manufactured.

4 - The computer system orders the necessary materials to manufacture

the product. Keeping costs to a minimum. The ‘just in time’ philosophy is
applied. This means that materials / components are ordered as needed. Very
little is stored at the factory. Usually only enough materials are stored to
keep the factory running for a few days. Materials are automatically
reordered when required, to keep the factory working smoothly and
continuously.

5 - Manufacturing begins with the product being made using CAM i.e by
using CNC machines or any other computer controlled or automated machines
such as robots, AGVs etc.
How CIM works
6 - Quality control is applied at every stage. The product is tested using
computer control inspections. This ensures that the product is manufactured
to the correct sizes.

7 - The product is assembled by robots. This is automated (controlled) by

the computer system.

8. The product is quality checked before being stored for distribution to

the customer. All storage is automated. This means that computer controlled
vehicles move the finished product from the manufacturing area to storage.
The computer systems keep track of every individual product. Products
are bar coded which are constantly scanned and recorded by the
computer system.

9 - The product is automatically loaded to vehicles for distribution to the

customer.

10 - Financial accounts are updated, bills chased up and paid by the

computer system.
BENEFITS OF CIM
• Improved quality
• Improved customer service
• Improved schedule performance
• Improved competitiveness
• Shorter time to market new products
• Shorter vendor lead time
• Increase in manufacturing productivity
• Reduction in total cost
• Reduction in inventory levels
• Reduction in work-in-process inventory
• Reduction of design costs by 15-30%
• Reduction of the in-shop time of a part by 30-60%
• Reduction of scrap 20-50%
• Greater flexibility and responsiveness