CAD Considerations In FMS CAM Considerations In FMS

Implementation of CAD in following ways:(a) Library of Parts - Parts are stored with detailed information including geometry and attributes - Aids the product designer who is faced with a very large selection of potential components when creating a design - Custom developing a product will require assistance of library - It must be searchable and provide supportive information to designer when required - Designing, populating and maintaining a library of parts data base is a tedious task but when ready makes system efficient

(b) Group Technology - Parts in a bin can be grouped and placed as per their similarity with the help of library of parts - Wide range of parameters can be used for grouping mixed parts - Computerization and shorter lead time is possible - Proves an important step in automation

(c) Special CAD requirements for FMS data preparation The usefulness of a model created in CAD is directly proportional to its intelligencecontent like: (i) Geometry (ii) Attributes (iii) Design Cycle Data Preparation

A new part to the FMS is a multistep procedure which includes considerations of requirements for machining, raw material, material handling and inspection

With addition of every new part like CAD, CAM also requires same level of control and flexibility to handle changes

Offline NC, CNC & robot programming and simulation of tool path generation or robotic arm movement is possible

Department of Mechanical Engineering – M. Tech (CAD/CAM)

Submitted by: Jyotiraman De Roll no.-5