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Introduction To CAM

This document provides an introduction to computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) through defining CAM, outlining its history, benefits, and tools. It defines CAM as the effective utilization of computers in manufacturing, with applications in computer monitoring/control of processes and manufacturing support like planning. The document then discusses the product cycle and relationship between CAD and CAM. It outlines the typical CAM process and required CAM tools to support different manufacturing phases. Finally, it provides brief histories of NC programming and CAM, and lists benefits of CAM systems such as reduced inventory and setup times.

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Introduction To CAM

This document provides an introduction to computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) through defining CAM, outlining its history, benefits, and tools. It defines CAM as the effective utilization of computers in manufacturing, with applications in computer monitoring/control of processes and manufacturing support like planning. The document then discusses the product cycle and relationship between CAD and CAM. It outlines the typical CAM process and required CAM tools to support different manufacturing phases. Finally, it provides brief histories of NC programming and CAM, and lists benefits of CAM systems such as reduced inventory and setup times.

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INTRODUCTION

TO CAM
Prepared by :
1- Ala'a Ahmed Nasser Ali.
( 081558 )
2- Mohammed Mustafa Abdullah Zain.
( 101510 )
3- Hesham Abdo Mohammed Hassan.
( 101552 )
4- Sadeq Mohammed Salem Qassem.

What is CAM?
The effective utilization of computers in
manufacturing.

From CAM definition, the application


of CAM falls into two broad categories:
1. Computer monitoring and control .
Computer

Computer

Process
data
Process data

Process

Process

Control signals
Direct application - device monitoring and control,
NC, PLC, manufacturing cell.

2. Manufacturing support application .

Process data
Computer
Mfg
Control signals operations

planning, MRP, process planning, scheduling,


inventory, shop floor control.

The Product Cycle and


CAD/CAM
In order to establish the scope and definition
of CAM in an engineering environment and
identify existing and future related tools, a
study of a typical product cycle is necessary.
The following Figure shows a flowchart of
such a cycle.

Design
needs

Analysis
Design
documentation and
communication

Design
definitions,
specifications,
and requirements

Collecting
relevant design
information and
feasibility study

Synthesis

The CAD Process


Design
evaluation

Production
planning

Process
planning

The Design Process

Design and
procurement of
new tools
Order
materials

Design
optimization

Design
analysis

Design
modeling and
simulation

Design
conceptualization

The Manufacturing Process


The CAM Process
Production

Quality
control

NC, CNC, DNC


programming
Marketing

Packaging

Shipping

The CAM Process


Production
planning

Process
planning

Design and
procurement
of new tools
Production
Order
materials
NC, CNC,
DNC
programming

Quality
control

Packaging

Implementation of a Typical CAM Process


on a CAD/CAM system
Geometric model

Inspection

Interface
algorithms

Assembly

Process planning

Packaging

NC programs
To shipping and marketing

CAM Tools Required to Support the Design


Process
Manufacturing phase

Required CAM tools

Process planning

CAPP techniques; cost


analysis; material and
tooling specification.

Part programming

NC programming

Inspection

CAQ; and Inspection


software

Assembly

Robotics simulation and


programming

Definitions of CAM Tools Based on Their


Constituents
Networking
concepts

CAM
tools

Mfg tools

CAD

Definition of CAM Tools Based on Their Implementation in a


Manufacturing Environment
Hardware
(control unit; display
terminals;
I/O devices
Mfg tools + Computer

Software (CAD; NC;


MRP; CAPP)

Networking

= CAM tools

Typical Utilization of CAD/CAM Systems in an Industrial Environment


Geometric modeling and graphics package

Process planning
Geometric modeling
of conceptual design

Is design evaluation
Possible with available
Standard software?

Design
package

No

Yes

Yes
Design testing
And evaluation

No

CAPP package

Is final design
Applicable?
Yes
Drafting
Documentation

Develop customized
programs and
packages
Programming
package

Are there
manufacturing
discrepancies in CAD
databases?

No
NC
programming

NC
package

Machining
Inspection
Assembly

Inspection
And Robotics
package

THE HISTORY OF CAM


1950's NC hardwired relay control
APT language for NC
1960's Industrial robot
Interactive computer graphics
1970's CNC computer
DNC/FMS
CAD/CAM
PLC device & cell control
Computer vision
3-D CAD
1980's Solid modeling
Factory networking
MAP/TOP
CIM
Concurrent engineering
1990's Intelligent Mfg System

BENEFITS OF CAM
90% Inventory reduction
50% more efficient use of factory &
warehouse space
75% reduction in machine setup time - item
setup (re-measurement, repositioning,
and replacement of cutting tools,..)
Does not change product specific set-up.
25% reduction in direct and indirect labor
90% reduction in lead time

Thank
you For
Listenin

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