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CIM094

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Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)

SEM CR HRS / 3.0 / LT HRS / 2.0 / LAB HRS / 2.0 / SOE HRS /

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Prerequisites:CIM092 & CIM044

Catalog Description (40 Word Limit):An introduction to Computer Integrated Manufacturing. Student will learn to setup, program and troubleshoot a CIM system. This is the final course in the CIM Technology degree program.

Prerequisite: CIM092 and CIM044

List the Major Course Segments (Units) Lt Hrs Lab Hrs

Introduction and Terminology 2.0

Computer Use in Manufacturing2.03.0

Components of a CIM System2.04.0

Computer-Aided Design3.04.0

CNC Machines3.04.0

Industrial Robots3.04.0

Material Handling Systems3.04.0

Group Technology4.0

Programmable Logic Controllers4.05.0

Computer-Aided Inspection Systems2.02.0

Future Developments in CIM2.0

EVALUATION: / Quizzes / Exams / X / Oral Pres / Papers
Lab Work / X / Projects / X / Comp Final / Other

Textbook:Title:Computer – Integrated Manufacturing

Author:James A. Rehg

Publisher:Prentice Hall

Volume/Edition:Third

Copyright Date:2005

Major Course Segment HoursLearning Outcomes

The student will be able to:

Introduction and Terminology / 2.0 / Explain terminology and purpose of Computer-Aided
Manufacturing
Computer Use in Manufacturing / 5.0 / Understand the various manufacturing related uses of computers
Components of a CIM System / 3.0 / Determine basic purpose of each component in a typical CIM system
Interfacing CIM cell components / 3.0 / How CIM cell components are interfaced
Computer-Aided Design / 3.0 / Use CAD to design manufactured parts
Flow Chart / 4.0 / Crate a flow chart of operations necessary to manufacture a product.
CNC Machine Placement / 3.0 / Interface a CNC machine in a CIM cell
CNC Programming in a CIM Cell / 4.0 / Describe how CNC programs communicate with other CIM cell components
Industrial Robots / 3.0 / Understand the installation of Robots in a CIM cell
Robot Programming in a CIM cell / 4.0 / Integrate robot programs with other CIM cell components
Material Handling Systems / 3.0 / Understand the types of automated material handling systems are in use in manufacturing
Conveyor Systems / 4.0 / Integrate conveyor systems in a CIM cell
Factory Layout / 4.0 / Design the layout of a manufacturing facility.
Programmable Logic Controllers / 3.0 / Explain the use of PLC’s in a CIM cell
PLC Installation / 3.0 / Connect input and output devices to PLC’s
PLC Programming and Troubleshooting / 3.0 / Program and troubleshoot PLC’s
Computer-Aided Inspection Systems / 4.0 / Demonstrate the use of a coordinate measuring machine.
Future Developments in CIM / 2.0 / Identify areas of manufacturing that are
most likely to see increased development

Course Outcomes: At the successful completion of this course, the students will be able to:

  • Analyze the operations needed to manufacture a product.
  • Program and integrate an industrial robot with peripheral cell devices.
  • Design the layout of a manufacturing facility.
  • Synchronize a robot and CNC machine into a fully automated manufacturing cell.
  • Setup and program an automated system using a PLC.