Over the past decade, manufacturing processes all
over the world have undergone some dramatic changes. The introduction
of automated systems and computer technology has allowed industries to
significantly increase their productivity. CAM is the abbreviation for
Computer Aided Manufacturing. Computer aided manufacturing accurately
converts product drawing or the object into a computer readable code
format, enabling the machine to manufacture the product. Computer aided
manufacturing can be used in different machines like lathes and milling
machines for manufacturing the related product.
A computer aided
manufacturing system allows the manufacturer to systematically
communicate work instructions to the machine. CAM has evolved from a
technology referred to as the Computer Numerical Control (CNC),
invented in the 1950s. CNC performed a set of coded instructions in a
punched paper tape.
Computer aided manufacturing facilitates
effortless and quick computer programming and faster execution of
design changes. The computer aided management system integrates the
computer aided design systems and controls tasks that involve order
placement, scheduling, and replacement of tools. The implementation of
CAM system leads to overall increase in efficiency of the manufacturing
process. CAM systems are used in the automotive, aviation and furniture
manufacturing sectors and areas such as mechanical engineering and
electronic designing. Another significant benefit of using the computer
aided management system is that it allows customization of the
manufacturing process for creating client specific designs.
A
computer aided manufacturing system requires a 3D environment for
making it compliant with CAD systems. The CAM system can cost $18,000
or more along with the appropriate software. CAM allows automated
integration of the manufacturing procedure with other mechanization
systems such as Computer-Integrated Manufacturing (CIM), Integrated
Computer-Aided Manufacturing (ICAM), Flexible Manufacturing System
(FMS), Direct Numerical Control (DNC), and Manufacturing Process
Management (MPM).
Repetitive tasks involved in the manufacturing
process are delegated to machines using the CAM system, allowing
workers involved to concentrate on quality control and productivity.
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