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This 4-page paper focuses on various manufacturing process questions including the use of CAD, CAE, CIM and FMS for better manufacture of products, facility design layout and what a layout tells about the organizational culture. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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this in mind, well answer the following questions. Can you use CAD, CAE, CAM, CIM, and FMS to manufacture better parts more easily?
Before answering this, its helpful to review what these tools are. Computer Aided Design (CAD) allows the user to develop three-D geometric divisions of objects (Digital Division, 2003).
CAD systems also allow use of generated data during production cycle processes, such as volume, weight, functional and manufacturing simulation (Digital Division, 2003). Such information would be helpful for the
production manager. Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) uses virtual methods to build and analyze objects, and is typically used when it comes to
design, planning and at times, production planning (Digital Division, 2003). Again, this is helpful for the project manager, as CAE can provide analysis of the parts and the best way
to plan to manufacture them. Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) is a manufacturing processes that involves use of computer controlled tools and systems
such as numerically controlled machinery, manufacturing control, quality control and stock and logistics control (Digital Division, 2003). This is definitely helpful toward more efficient parts manufacturing as computers can keep
track of what the machinery is doing and can let the line employees know if something goes wrong. CAMs partner, Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) allows integrated use of computer-aided techniques
in production and manufacturing (encompassing the use of CAD, CAE and others) (Digital Division, 2003). Finally, Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) involves many
machines and models, all connected by an automated/computerized system to allow for better flow of materials handling. Sometimes FMS systems involve robotics and other advanced techniques to aid in manufacturing
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