Cim Lab

COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING”

SSUBMITTED TO:

ENGR. MUHAMMAD USMAN

MUHAMMAD ALI
12-IE-10

DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING,
UET TAXILA.

1. EXPERIMENT NO # 01
1.1 Title
Introduction to Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) Lab.

1.2 Objective
It is the state-of-the-art laboratory consisting of various equipment classes including material
processing class - computer numerically (CNC) controlled machine centers (mill and lathe),
material handling class - industrial robots, material transportation class, conveyor system, and
material inspection class, vision based system (Gigabit Ethernet Cameras). The materials are
stored in AS/RS (automated storage and retrieval system). The objective of this CIM LAB is to
introduce these all equipment.

1.3 Introduction
1.3.1 CIM
Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) encompasses the entire range of product development
and manufacturing activities with all the functions being carried out with the help of dedicated
software packages. The data required for various functions are passed from one application
software to another in a seamless manner. Components of the CIM are as follows:

CIM is recognized as Islands of Automation. They are
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CAD/CAM/CAE/GT

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Manufacturing Planning and Control.

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Factory Automation

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General Business Management

1.3.1.1 CIM Hardware
CIM Hardware comprises the following:
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Manufacturing equipment such as CNC machines or computerized work centers, robotic
work cells, DNC/FMS systems, work handling and tool handling devices, storage devices,
sensors, shop floor data collection devices, inspection machines etc.

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Computers, controllers, CAD/CAM systems, workstations / terminals, data entry terminals,
bar code readers, RFID tags, printers, plotters and other peripheral devices, modems,
cables, connectors etc.

1.3.2 Flexible Manufacturing System
A flexible manufacturing system (FMS) is a manufacturing system in...