Examples of Machines Used in CIM ApplicationsAn Introduction

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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.

Elements of Machinery / Equipment Used in CIM / Automation

• CNC (Computer Numerical Control)

• Robotics• Transfer Systems• Inspection /

Feedback Systems

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• Computer Numerical

Control• Perform same functions

as conventional machines– Joining– Separating– Casting / Molding /

Forming– Finishing

• Highly productive and cost-effective

CNC Tools

Center Cutting End Mill

Ball End Mill

Non-Center Cutting End

Mill

Indexable Shell Mill

• Welding / Joining– Bonding / Sealing– Arc / TIG / MIG / Spot / Flux Core– Resistance Welding– Laser Welding

• Plasma Cutting

Examples of Robotics Used in CIM Applications

• Material Handling– Assembly– Loading– Dispensing– Picking / Packing / Palletizing– Transfer– Tending

• Painting• Finishing• Inspecting

Examples of Robotics Used in CIM Applications

Examples of Transfer Systems Used in CIM Applications

• AGV• ASRS• Conveyor Systems• Part Feeders

Examples of Inspection / Feedback Systems Used in CIM Applications

• Networked Computers• Monitoring Software• Sensors• Vision Systems• Laser Scan and

Measurement Systems• RFID Systems

References

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