A System Design for Computer-Aided Manufacturing Shared, Interactive Process Setup Sheets

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Hedrick ◽  
R. J. Urbanic ◽  
Ashley Novak
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Shop Floor ◽  
Computer Aided Manufacturing ◽  
Process Plan ◽  
Tool Paths ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Tool Diameter ◽  
Cam Software

Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software is used to develop a process plan, which consists of an operations list, tool paths, tooling, process parameters, and depending on the system, material handling operations. Upon completing the development of a process plan, setup sheets are generated for the personnel involved in the setup, production, testing, and product validation activities for a product. Typically, this documentation is in a hardcopy format, or is a static electronic document, and the direction of the communication is unidirectional — from the process planner to the support personnel. With the ubiquitous communications tools available to individuals today, a more sophisticated approach should be taken to transmit, store, and communicate changes to and from the shop floor. Presently, standard setup documentation consists of the project information utilized for the developed process plan. Pictures such as screen captures of the tool path, virtual verification images, and physical elements such as specialty tools may be included. However, modifications are made continuously to improve the cycle time, quality, or to adjust for other product or process changes. This research focuses on the development of interactive setup sheets that utilize existing desktop CAD/CAM software and mobile technologies, with the potential for leveraging the advantages of manufacturing cloud computing. Videos, links to additional documentation, and the ability to edit a subset of process parameters such as a tool diameter are incorporated. The operator is able to physically change tools or other key process setup information, and then send the information to the CAM system in order to regenerate the updated tool paths and documentation. Complementing the flexible, agile, and reconfigurable paradigms is the communication flexibility provided by fast wireless networks along with, cloud computing resources that can accessed with mobile devices, which are ubiquitous in today’s society. This technology that has not yet been heavily employed in the manufacturing environment, and research leveraging these new tools need to be explored.

User’s Perspective of CAD/CAM Software

1988 ◽  
Vol 4 (04) ◽  
pp. 280-285
Author(s):  
R. V. Shields
Keyword(s):  
Significant Role ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Great Emphasis ◽  
End User ◽  
Computer Aided Manufacturing ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Cad Cam ◽  
Aided Design ◽  
Cam Software

Great emphasis has been attached to the achievement of productivity and producibility benefits through the application of computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technologies. To ensure the achievement of these benefits, it is important that the end user have appropriate software and be able to use it to his advantage. The proper procurement, customization, installation, training, and implementation of software can play a significant role in the effectiveness of CAD/CAM.

scholarly journals Computer-Aided Manufacturing of a Shaft for Wood Chipper using Autodesk Inventor 2020

2021 ◽  
pp. 47-51
Author(s):  
Peter Tirpak ◽  
Peter Michalik ◽  
Jozef Macej
Keyword(s):  
Technical Documentation ◽  
Computer Aided Manufacturing ◽  
Complex Shapes ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Cad Cam ◽  
Cam Software

The article deals with the use of CAD / CAM software Autodesk Inventor in the production of the shaft. CAM programming is very important in the field of engineering because it speeds up the process of manufacturing parts and enables the production of their complex shapes. The article describes the programming of turning, milling, drilling and threading of the shaft. The programming was followed by the production of the shaft. The manufactured shaft met the dimensions according to the technical documentation and was subsequently used in the assembly.

Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software Development for Laser Machining

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdolreza Bayesteh ◽  
Farid Ahmad ◽  
Martin B. G. Jun
Keyword(s):  
Laser Ablation ◽  
Tool Path ◽  
Laser Energy ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Work Piece ◽  
Software System ◽  
Computer Aided Manufacturing ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Tool Trajectory ◽  
Cam Software

A novel computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software system is proposed for laser ablation machining process. The algorithms and prototype software system is designed to offer efficient optimization of tool path for controlled delivery of laser energy into work-piece. The software simplifies part program creation and maintains constant velocity of the sample stage for each segment of a complex tool trajectory. These features enable efficient deposition of laser energy into the work piece and therefore, reduction in heat-affected zone is expected in laser ablation based micromachining. The reported software provides fast modification of tool path, automatic and efficient sequencing of path elements in a complicated tool trajectory, location of reference point and automatic fixing of geometrical errors in imported drawing exchange files (DXF) or DWG format files.

scholarly journals Simply Complex

2006 ◽  
Vol 128 (01) ◽  
pp. 28-31
Author(s):  
Michael Abrams
Keyword(s):  
Computer Aided Manufacturing ◽  
Entire Process ◽  
Tool Paths ◽  
Computer Aided

This article focuses on industrial benefits of computer-aided manufacturing (CAM). With the ever multiplying functionality of both machine and software, the challenge for CAM programmers has become one of ‘how do you keep things simple and at the same time complex.’ Machine makers now work directly with CAM programmers so customers can get as much from their machines as possible. NX's newest software offers tool paths that are smoother and smarter, and take into account the material that's being cut, to better avoid collision. But the key to optimization is understanding every aspect of a machine, down to when and how it vibrates. Simulations let programs like NX and Vericut know every stage of a part while it is on the machine and this allows users to eliminate one of the most tedious of time drainers: documentation. NX software as well as Vericut automatically outputs documentation for the entire process.

Development of a Computer-Aided Manufacturing System for Profiled Edge Lamination Tooling

2002 ◽  
Vol 124 (3) ◽  
pp. 754-761 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong-Tai Im ◽  
Daniel F. Walczyk
Keyword(s):  
Manufacturing System ◽  
Abrasive Water Jet ◽  
Computer Aided Manufacturing ◽  
Nc Code ◽  
Tool Geometries ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Tool Surface ◽  
Profiled Edge Lamination ◽  
Awj Cutting ◽  
Cam Software

Profiled Edge Lamination (PEL) tooling is a promising Rapid Tooling (RT) method involving the assembly of an array of laminations whose top edges are simultaneously profiled and beveled based on a CAD model of the intended tool surface. To facilitate adoption of this RT method by industry, a comprehensive PEL Tooling Development System has been proposed. The two main parts of this system are (1) iterative tool design based on thermal and structural models and (2) fabrication of the tool using a Computer-aided Manufacturing (CAM) software and Abrasive Water Jet (AWJ) cutting. CAM software has been developed to take lamination slice data (profiles) from any proprietary RP software in the form of polylines and create smooth, kinematically desirable cutting trajectories for each tool lamination. Two cutting trajectory algorithms, called Identical Equidistant Profile Segmentation (IEPS) and Adaptively Vectored Profiles Projection (AVPP), were created for this purpose. By comparing the performance of both algorithms with a benchmark part shape, the AVPP algorithm provided better cutting trajectories for complicated tool geometries. A 15-layer aluminum PEL tool was successfully fabricated using a 5-axis CNC AWJ cutter and NC code generated by the CAM software.

scholarly journals Go-Between

2005 ◽  
Vol 127 (05) ◽  
pp. 42-45
Author(s):  
Jean Thilmany
Keyword(s):  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Shop Floor ◽  
Job Titles ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Design And Manufacturing ◽  
Design Systems ◽  
Part Inspection ◽  
Manufacturing Software ◽  
Aided Design ◽  
Cam Software

This article discusses shop floor software that taps into CAD systems to get vital manufacturing information. Manufacturing and mechanical engineers find themselves linked by more than just the words in their job titles. Although they might inhabit different parts of the plant or work at separate companies, the engineers have always worked together to turn a design into a part. Now, software that makes it easier to bridge the gap between design and manufacturing has stepped up that cooperation. Computer-aided design systems have long been linked with the computer-aided manufacturing software that directs manufacturing equipment. CAM software takes CAD data to the shop floor by essentially telling shop floor machines how to make a part. Inspection applications take CAD data out to the shop floor to check part specifications against the finished product. They might not spell the doom of Inspector Nine at the end of the assembly line, but those software tools prove invaluable to check manufactured parts against the original CAD design.

Computer Aided Manufacturing of Marine Propellers by Parallel Kinematics Machine

Materials ◽  
2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui Chen ◽  
Zhixing Wang
Keyword(s):  
Tool Path ◽  
Parallel Kinematics ◽  
Dimensional Model ◽  
Computer Aided Manufacturing ◽  
3 Dimensional ◽  
Marine Propellers ◽  
Tool Paths ◽  
Nc Program ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Cad Cam

Techniques of manufacturing integral marine propellers by Parallel Kinematics Machine (PKM) are discussed in this paper, and complete CAD/CAM steps for manufacturing propellers using UG CAD/CAM system are presented. The designed propeller model is defined by a series of aerofoil sections data, so UG/CAD module are used to create the 3-dimensional model of propeller, and tool paths are generated in UG/CAM module. Vericut is adopted to simulate the tool paths generated by UG/CAM and to check interferences. NC postprocessor for PKM is developed on the basis of UG/Post. It is invoked in UG/CAM and converts tool path data into NC program to drive PKM. Finally, machining experiments based on all the techniques discussed in this paper are made. Not only does it puts forward a new scheme and machine to manufacture marine propellers, but also can push the industrialization and practicality of PKM.

A Web-Based Expert System for Computer-Aided Manufacturing Parameter Setting

2001 ◽  
Author(s):  
David C. T. Tai ◽  
Shu-hui Wu ◽  
Jacob J. G. Chen
Keyword(s):  
Expert System ◽  
Tool Material ◽  
Control Unit ◽  
Nc Machining ◽  
Numerical Control ◽  
Parameter Setting ◽  
Computer Aided Manufacturing ◽  
Post Process ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Tool Diameter

Abstract Numerical Control (NC) machining is an important process for modern automation. Lots of Computer-aided Manufacturing (CAM) systems are widely used in NC machining. Most of these kinds of software are able to generate the NC codes automatically and import these codes to the control unit of a NC machine center. Parameter setting for generating the NC codes is the key procedure for post process of the CAM system. The paper employs Java language to develop an expert system delivered via the web. Java-swing components in Java Foundation Class (JFC) are used for designing the query interface and displaying the query results. Some critical query information such as working material, cutting tool material and tool diameter is imported to the system. Two critical expertise parameters, tool spindle speed and feed rate, for post process of a computer-aided manufacturing system which generates the NC codes will be provided.

Integrated Computer-Aided Manufacturing (ICAM) Architecture. Part 3. Volume 7. MFG01 Glossary.

1983 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Heine ◽  
R. Prewett ◽  
S. Coleman ◽  
L. Beebe ◽  
B. Davis
Keyword(s):  
Computer Aided Manufacturing ◽  
Computer Aided
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