Manufactura Integrada por Computadora - CIM

Automation in Industry: The Role of SIM

Introduction to Automation

• Automation has become integral to modern industry, enhancing production efficiency through computer integration.

• The System for Integrated Manufacturing (SIM) leverages computational power for analysis and processing, impacting design, engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and distribution.

Historical Context and Development

• Computer-integrated manufacturing was pioneered in the 1970s by English innovator Carrington, who envisioned microprocessor-based applications.

• John Bernard defines SIM as a complex system integrating digital computers across all manufacturing processes to minimize costs and enhance wealth creation.

Understanding SIM's Functionality

• The essence of SIM lies not just in definitions but in its operational focus on aligning all components towards organizational goals.

• According to Mansenc and Romeral, automation has rapidly evolved with networks of smart systems creating automated exercises that lack communication between them.

Communication Systems in Automation

• Current trends emphasize communication systems that facilitate information flow among devices, enabling programmable automation and robotic stations.

• Within SIM's framework are various hierarchical levels: processing level, machine station level, cell phone level (factory), area level, factory level, and company level.

Hierarchical Levels Explained

• At the processing level, data is activated by actuators; sensors relay information to control systems at the station level for algorithm execution.

• Machine controllers like PLCs and robots operate at the station level while coordinating tasks across different fabrication lines at the cell phone level.

Factory Management Dynamics

• The factory-level focuses on resource management including planning production sequences and maintenance activities essential for product completion.

• Company-level management integrates lower levels while addressing global aspects such as purchasing strategies and long-term planning.

Software Tools Supporting SIM

• Various software tools support SIM operations:

• Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE): Develop specifications for products and processes.

• Computer-Aided Design (CAD): Create drawings and material lists along with graphic simulations.

Integrated Manufacturing and Computer-Aided Engineering

Overview of Integrated Manufacturing

• The discussion focuses on the generation and control of numerical control programs applied to various manufacturing elements, including machines, tools, robots, and inspection systems.

• Emphasizes the role of Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) in facilitating production processes through computer assistance.

• CAE activities can be classified into two main categories: Computer-Aided Process Planning (CAPP) and pre-production oscillation by computer.

• Highlights that integrated manufacturing is a philosophy that leverages computers for effective administration within manufacturing environments.