CAD/ CAM

Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

Use of computer systems to assist in the creation, modification, analysis, and optimization of a design Typical tools:
Tolerance analysis Mass property calculations Finite-element modeling and

visualization Defines the geometry of the design

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Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

Reasons for Implementing CAD To increase the productivity of the designer . To improve the quality of the design. To improve communication. To create data base for manufacturing.
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Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Use of CAD in the design process

Geometric modelling.

Engineering analysis.
Design review and evaluation. Automated drafting.

Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

CAD Hardware and Software components

Graphic device is composed of a display

processing unit, a display device, and one or more input devices Input devices: Mouse Stylus Keyboard
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Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Output Devices

Plotters

Color laser printers

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Software Components

CAD software allows the designer to

create and manipulate a shape interactively and store it.

Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

Benefits of CAD
Improved Engineering productivity.

Shorter lead times.

Customer modifications are easy to make. Faster response for quotations. Improved accuracy of design. Assistance in inspection of complicated parts.
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Computer-Aided Manufacturing
Use of computer systems to plan ,

manage, and control the operations of a manufacturing plant through either direct or indirect computer interface with the plants production resources.

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Computer-Aided Manufacturing Elements of CAM

CNC manufacturing and programming

techniques. Computer- controlled robotics applications. Flexible manufacturing systems. Computer- aided inspection (CAI) techniques. Computer- aided testing.
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Computer-Aided Manufacturing

Tape reader for initial program entry

Minicomputer or micro computer.

Computer hardware interface

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Computer-Aided Manufacturing

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Computer-Aided Manufacturing Flexible Manufacturing System

A Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) is a production system consisting of a set of identical and/or complementary numerically controlled machine which are connected through an automated transportation system
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Computer-Aided Manufacturing

Types of FMS Sequential FMS Random FMS Dedicated FMS Engineered FMS Modular FMS

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Computer control room

Conveyor

Machine
Pallet

Machine

Load

Unload
Terminal

Parts

Finished goods

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Computer-Aided Manufacturing
Applications of FMS Metal-cutting machining Metal forming Assembly Joining-welding. Surface treatment Inspection Testing
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