The role of CIM integration system for manufacturing enterprises

Integrated Manufacturing System – CIM (Computer Integrated Manufacturing) is a homogeneous system that is combined by many individual systems through the organization’s intranet. This system allows for seamless information exchange between process segments and also through which the whole line can work more smoothly.

For each segment, CIM plays a different role:

• In the planning stage: Based on the product development strategy and actual orders, CIM will automatically update the data, analyze and coordinate the orders to fit the strategy, while Order processing speed is still guaranteed.
• In the design stage: When receiving an order, the system will automatically check whether the design of the order exists or not, if it is available, then transfer to the outsourcing module, if not, then give the form The product has survived to the most similar level and delivered to the design system. Here, with the support of design software such as Solidword, Catia, AutoCAD, etc the factory’s employees will build a system of assembly drawings, detailed drawings, processing drawings of each components.
• In the production stage: CIM uses automation technology process modules with programming software solutions to optimize the consistency of production activities, such as applying the planned process. Computer-aided process planning (CAPP). For example: A production process including processing sequence, processing time, the amount of material needed will be built automatically on the software with a single goal: Minimum cost and maximum benefit.
• In finishing and storage stage: The processing machines are automatically controlled according to the commands and parameters according to the design and production planning stage to produce the finished product. After this process, the components are transferred to the precision testing department. Finally, the product is controlled for quantity and quality before being transferred to the finished product warehouse.

Through the role of CIM, managers can easily see the effects that this system brings. Here are some typical benefits:

Reduced production time: With the entire operation by computer systems, the time spent for designing, planning, exchanging information between parts, transportation will be completely reduced to a minimum. minor. Since then the production cycle of a product will be reduced, with the same amount of time, the labor productivity of the whole line will increase.

Reduce errors in production: The automatic operation using robots and without human involvement will help reduce errors caused by wrong operations, wrong processes, wrong parameters, wrong materials, etc.

Minimize the amount of raw materials and finished goods inventory: The detailed production plan to the minute and the rapid exchange of information between the parts helps keep the amount of raw materials in the warehouse to a minimum to serve enough production process; After completion, the product is always notified to the delivery unit.

Cheap operating costs: Not using people will help reduce costs when operating the entire line.

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