CIM

COURSE STRUCTURE
Course Code
Course Category Core Engineering
Course Title Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Teaching Scheme and Credits L T Laboratory Credits
Weekly load hrs 03 00 00 2+0+0=2
Course Objectives:
• To Develop an understanding of classical and state-of-the-art production systems, control
systems, management technology, cost systems, and evaluation techniques.
• To Develop an understanding of computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) and its impact
on productivity, product cost, and quality.
• To Obtain an overview of computer technologies including computers, database and data
collection, networks, machine control, etc, as they apply to factory management and factory
floor operations.
• To Describe the integration of manufacturing activities into a complete system
• To Acquire sensitivity to human-factors related issues as they affect decision making in the
factory environment.
Course Outcomes:
On completion of this course you should be able to:
1. Identify the main elements in computer integrated manufacturing systems;
2. Apply knowledge of computer aided process planning, feature and group technology, and
data exchange in manufacturing processes.
3. Apply the concepts/components of computer integrated manufacturing and integrate them in
a coordinated fashion;
4. Process product models with CAM tools and CNC machines.
Course Contents:
Introduction to CIM
Types of manufacturing, elements of CIM, hardware and software, product development through
CIM design activities in a networked environment, networking in a manufacturing company,
hardware elements of networking.
CIM Database
Introduction, Database requirements of CIM, Database management, Database Models, EDM.
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Faculty of Engineering
Work Cell & Flexible Manufacturing System
Manufacturing cell, Group Technology, Cellular Manufacturing. DNC system and transfer of
program from PC to machine. Introduction to FMS, Manufacturing integration model, flexible
manufacturing strategy, Components of Flexible Manufacturing-Pallets and fixtures, machining
centers, inspection equipment, material handling stations, storage system, In-process storage,
manually operated stations, allied operation centers
Integrative Manufacturing Planning and Control
Role of integrative manufacturing in CAD/CAM integration, over view of production control -
forecasting, master production schedule, Capacity planning, M.R.P., order release, shop-floor
control, quality assurance, planning and control systems, cellular manufacturing, JIT manufacturing
philosophy.
Future Trends in Manufacturing Systems
Lean Manufacturing: Definition, principles of Lean Manufacturing, characteristics of Lean
Manufacturing, value of product, continuous improvement, focus on waste, relationship of waste to
profit, four functions of lean production, performance measures, the supply chain, benefits of lean
manufacturing. introduction to agile and web based manufacturing systems.
Reference Books:
1. Paul G. Ranky, The Design and Operation of Flexible Manufacturing System, IFS Publications, 1983.
2. J. Harrington, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Industrial Press, 1974.
3. David Bedworth, M. R. Henderson and Philip M. Wolfe, Computer Integrated Design and Manufacturing
McGraw hill 1991.
4. Scolz B. Reiter, CIM Interfaces—Concepts, Standards and Problems of Interfaces in Computer-Integrated
Manufacturing, Chapman & Hall, 1992.
5. David L. Goetsch, Fundamental of CIM Technology, Delmar Publication 1988.
6. Groover, M.P., (2004), Automation, Production Systems & Computer Integrated Manufacturing second
edition, Pearson Education ISBN: 81-7808-511-9.
7. Groover, Weiss, Nagel, Audrey, Industrial Robotics-Technology, Programming and Applications,
McGraw Hill.
8. Nanua Singh, Systems Approach to Computer Integrated Design and Manufacturing, John Wiley
Publications.
9. Alavudeen, Venkateshwaran, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Prentice-Hall India
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Assessment Scheme:
Class Continuous Assessment (CCA) (with % weights) – 50 Marks
*Assignments/Case Attendance/
One Mid Term Test Discipline/ Initiative/ Total
Study
Behaviour
25 marks 20 marks 05 marks
50 marks
(50%) (40%) (10%)
Laboratory Continuous Assessment (LCA) (with % weights): NA

Practical Oral based on Site Visit Mini Problem Any other
practical Project based
Learning
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Term End Examination : 50 Marks
Prepared By Checked By Approved By
Prof. O. K. Kulkarni Prof. Dr. G. M. Kakandikar Prof. Dr. S. B. Desai

(Assistant Professor) (Professor) (Head, School of
Mechanical Engineering)
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Laboratory Continuous Assessment (LCA) (with % weights): NA

Term End Examination : 50 Marks

Prepared By Checked By Approved By

Prof. O. K. Kulkarni Prof. Dr. G. M. Kakandikar Prof. Dr. S. B. Desai

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