COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING

by A. ALAVUDEEN, N. VENKATESHWARAN

Overview

It begins with a discussion on automation systems, and gives the historical background of many of the automation technologies. Then it moves on to describe the various techniques of automation such as group technology and flexible manufacturing systems. The text describes several production techniques, for example, just-in-time (JIT), lean manufacturing and agile manufacturing, besides explaining in detail database systems, machine functions, and design considerations of Numerical Control (NC) and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines, and how the CIM system can be modelled. The book concludes with a discussion on the industrial application of artificial intelligence with the help of case studies, in addition to giving network application and signalling approaches. Intended primarily as a text for the undergraduate and graduate students of mechanical, production, and industrial engineering and management, the text should also prove useful for the professionals in the field.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9788120333451
Publisher:	PHI Learning
Publication date:	08/18/2008
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	7 MB

About the Author

<TABLE border=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD width="100%" colSpan=2 align=center><HR color=#ffffff noshed=""></TD></TR><TR><TD class=subheading vAlign=top noWrap><B>Author Name</B>&nbsp;</TD><TD class=normal>ALAVUDEEN, A.&nbsp;</TD></TR><TR><TD class=subheading vAlign=top noWrap><B>About Author</B>&nbsp;</TD><TD class=normal>A. ALAVUDEEN is Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kalasalingam University, Krishnankoil, Tamil Nadu. He obtained his Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) from Madurai Kamaraj University and Master of Engineering from Crescent Engineering College, Chennai. He has published many articles in journals of international repute and authored a number of engineering books.&nbsp;</TD></TR><TR><TD>&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR><TR><TD class=subheading vAlign=top noWrap><B>Author Name</B>&nbsp;</TD><TD class=normal>VENKATESHWARAN, N.&nbsp;</TD></TR><TR><TD class=subheading vAlign=top noWrap><B>About Author</B>&nbsp;</TD><TD class=normal>N. VENKATESHWARAN is Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai. He has published several research papers in international journals and guided several M.Tech students. He has also authored many books pertaining to engineering.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgements
1. INTRODUCTION
2. GROUP TECHNOLOGY
3. FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
4. SHOP FLOOR CONTROL
5. PRODUCTION PLANNING AND CONTROL
6. COMPUTER AIDED PROCESS PLANNING
7. JIT-LEAN PRODUCTION
8. OPEN SYSTEM/CIM DATA MODEL
9. NC AND CNC MACHINES
10. DESIGN CONSIDERATION OF CNC MACHINES
11. AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLE (AGV)
12. ROBOTICS
13. ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP)
14. PRODUCT DATA MANAGEMENT
15. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND SIMULATION
16. PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER
17. CONCURRENT ENGINEERING
18. LOCAL AREA NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS
APPENDIX A: A Simulation Case Study of an FMS Cell
APPENDIX B: Bar Code Technology
APPENDIX C: Stepper Motors
APPENDIX ’ AC Variable Drive
Glossary
References
Index