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Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

▶ Defined as an effective use of computers and computer technology in the


planning management and control of the manufacturing function.

▶ The use of computers to assist in all the phases of manufacturing a product,


including process and production planning, machining, scheduling,
management and quality control.

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Applications of CAM

▶ The applications of CAM can be divided into two broad categories:

1.Manufacturing planning.

2.Manufacturing control.

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CAD/CAM Interface

▶ Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing are often


combined into CAD/CAM systems because of the benefits.

▶ By interfacing CAD/CAM technology, it is possible to establish a direct link


between product design and manufacturing engineering.

▶ The user can interact with computer through a graphics terminal to


accomplish all the design and manufacturing activities

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CAD/CAM Interface

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Elements of CAD/CAM interface
• CAD/CAM combination allows the transfer of information from the design stage into
the stage of planning for the manufacture of a product without the need to re-
enter the data on part geometry manually.

• Database developed during CAD is stored.

• It is processed further by CAM into the necessary data and instructions foroperating
and controlling production machinery, material-handling equipment andautomated
testing and inspection for product quality.

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CAD/CAM Vs CIM
▶ The scope of CAD/CAM includes design, manufacturing planning and
manufacturing control.
▶ Typical applications of CAD/CAM includes:

• Programming for NC, CNC and industrial robots


• Design of dies and moulds for casting
• Dies for metal working operations
• Design of tools
• Quality control and inspection
• Process planning and scheduling
• Plant layout

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CAD/CAM Vs CIM
▶ CIM
▶ Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) includes all of the engineering functions of
CAD/CAM and the firm’s business functions that are related to manufacturing.
▶ CIM = CAD/CAM functions + Business functions
▶ Figure below illustrates the scope of CAD/CAM and CIM presented by Groover.

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Computer-Aided Drafting
▶ The process of preparing drawings with the aid of computer is known as
computer-aided drafting or computer graphics.
▶ The computer graphics includes the methods of making plane and
geometrical drawings . Plotting of points, drawing of lines, squares, circles,
etc. and building up of simple blocks form the computer graphics activities
in two dimensions.
▶ Pictorial views of a machine component, as viewed from different
directions can be obtained by using computer graphics.
▶ In present days the availability of sophisticated computer hardware and
computer programmes have enabled solid modelling, which is a 3D
representation of a product.
▶ The entire computer graphics activities integrate the analysis, design,
manufacturing and management aspects into one system that may be
called computer-aided engineering (CAE).
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Major function performed by a computer-aided
drafting system
▶ Basic set-up of a drawing.
▶ Drawing the objects.
▶ Changing the object properties.
▶ Translating the objects.
▶ Scaling the objects.
▶ Clipping the object to fit the image to the screen.
▶ Creating symbol libraries for frequently used objects.
▶ Text insertion.
▶ Dimensioning.

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Advantages of computer-aided drafting

▶ It is a fast and convenient method.

▶ Drawing can be stored in database.

▶ Changes in drawings can be done easily and quickly.

▶ Neat and clean drawings of good quality can be prepared.

▶ Accuracy can be maintained.

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Features of CAD systems
▶ Modelling and drafting:
▶ Majority of systems provide 2D and 3D modelling capabilities. Some low cost CAD systems are
dedicated to 2D drafting only.

▶ Ease of use:
▶ Users find CAD Systems very easy to learn and use .

▶ Flexibility:
▶ Popular CAD systems provide greater flexibility when configuring the available hardware.
Hundreds of computers, display devices, expansion boards, input and output devices are
compatible and configurable with popular software.

▶ Modularity:
▶ Standard input and output devices are attached to standard connectors thereby making the
system modular in nature.

▶ Low maintenance cost:


▶ Little maintenance is needed to keep the system functional.
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▶ Software Packages for Modelling (Popular CAD Packages).
CAD packages available for modelling

▶ Auto CAD

▶ Pro-E

▶ IDEAS

▶ Uni-graphics

▶ CATIA

▶ Solid Works

▶ Solid Edge
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Characteristics of a CAD Package
▶ According to Newman and Sproull, any graphic package should
have the following six basic characteristics.

•Simplicity
•Consistency
•Completeness
•Robustness
•Performance
•Economic

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