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Basic Manufacturing Process Assignment (Me204) : Cad, Cam and Cim
Basic Manufacturing Process Assignment (Me204) : Cad, Cam and Cim
ASSIGNMENT(ME204)
1) Precise
2) 3d Detailed Drawing.
3) You can resize easily by using calculations.
4) Easier to see the calculation.
5) More economical and efficient.
6) Computerized models.
7) Storage and Retrieval.
Disadvantages of CAD:
• The initial costs of buying computer systems are
always quite high.
• Recurring costs for software updates are expensive
and time consuming.
• Information can be instantly lost or corrupted if a
computer problem occurs and there are no back ups.
CAD IS USED AS FOLLOWS
1. Expensive software.
2. Special skills required.
3. Expensive machine required.
4. High maintenance cost.
5. Nature of material of the object.
COMPUTER INTEGRATED
MANUFACTURING (CIM)
• CIM is the integration of the total manufacturing
enterprise through the use of integrated systems and
data communications coupled with new managerial
philosophies that improve organizational and
personnel efficiency.
• Computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) is the
manufacturing approach of using computers to
control the entire production process.
ADVANTAGES
Improved customer service
Improved quality
Shorter time to market with new products
Shorter flow time
Greater flexibility and responsiveness
Lower total cost
Shorter customer lead time
Increase in manufacturing productivity
Decrease in work-in process inventory
CHALLENGES
• Integration of components from different
suppliers
• Data integrity
• Process control
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