NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

CIM LAB MANUAL

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S.No Periods Activities to be performed

1 3 To demonstrate and learn the process of controlling
individuals and the system as whole
2* 3 To demonstrate and learn how to boot up the system
and SOP software.
3 3 SCORBASE Er-4u Robot demonstration+pick and
place program training by using robotic arm.

4* 3 To demonstrate and learn the milling process of CNC

base spectral light 0200 software and flexible
manufacturing system.
5* 3 To demonstrate and learn the process of automated
storage and retrieval system (ASRS).
6 3 To demonstrate and learn the process of quality
control by using vernier caliper and digital camera.
7 3 To demonstrate and learn the open CIM manager.
8 3 To demonstrate and learn the process of make a new
program MRP, New order & Customer order.

9* 3 To demonstrate and learn the process of simulation &

online CIM system run with all system station.
10* 3 To demonstrate and learn the turning process of CNC
base spectral light 0200 software and flexible
manufacturing system.
Test , viva

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ACTIVITY NO 1

OBJECTIVE: Introduction

To demonstrate and learn the process of controlling individual stations and the system as a whole.

What is CIM system?

A CIM cell is an automated assembly line that uses a network of computers to control robots, production
machines and quality control devices. The CIM cell can be easily programmed to produce custom parts
and products. Educational CIM cells are used to simulate the production cycle and enable control and
analysis of various aspects of the cycle, from the planning through production.

Main Components of CIM

All CIM systems generally share the following components, which are necessary for most production
processes:

Robotic Arms: CIM systems are fully automated, and robotic arms are critical components in these
automated systems. In CIM, robotic arms perform tasks that would otherwise require human intervention,
thus enabling the system to be fully automated. Examples of tasks performed by robotic arms include the
picking and placing of parts in/from machines, removing of parts from storage, assembling of parts and
handling of parts for quality control. In later activities, you will be introduced to some of the robot types
and robot tasks used in CIM.

Storage: A storage stationis used to store raw materials prior to production, as well as finished products
following the production process. Such stations are fully automatic and controlled by robotic arms.

A typical CIM storage station includes a machine known as an ASRS or Automated Storage and Retrieval
System. The ASRS is a robotic storage device used to store and retrieve parts in a CIM cell. The ASRS is
used as the main source of raw material for the cell, and
can also serve as a warehouse for parts in various
stages of production. Storage cells in the ASRS contain
templates, either empty or containing parts. A CIM cell
may contain any number of ASRSStations.

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Machines: “Machine” is a generic term used to describe a wide variety of

production devices, such as CNC machines and laser engravers. Such machines
require that parts be inserted or placed into them, usually by a robotic arm. The
inserted parts are predefined size and nature. The machine is programmed in
advance to process a particular part, ensuring precise and exact part production.

Quality Control (QC): This group of equipment includes measuring devices, such
as optical systems, laser scan meters and CMMs (Coordinate Measuring Machines). The purpose of
these devices is to determine whether a product meets the quality control specifications defined prior to
the production process.

QC components include high precision measuring tools that the system uses to determine whether the
product should advance to shipment or be rejected. Following the rejection of a product, the system
must be capable of adjusting itself so that it does not automatically reject subsequent parts.

Closed Loop Conveyor: By nature, CIM components tend to be located in multiple production stations
that are physically distant from one another. This requires a system that moves
parts from one robotic station to another (for example from an ASRS to a CNC
machine). A closed loop conveyer with stop stations controlled by PLC is
typically used for this purpose. Stop and release units (i.e. stop stations) are
located on the conveyor in front of each production station. The stop stations
are controlled by the PLC and enable the robot to pick apart from the conveyor
and place the part on it.

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Technologies:

 FMS, (flexible manufacturing system)

 ASRS, automated storage and retrieval system
 AGV, automated guided vehicle (mobile robot )
 Robotics
 Automated conveyance systems

This system consists of 5 stations and 5 station controller.

All stations are controlled by the CIM manager which configures all station simultaneously.CIM
manager maintains sequence of all the stations.CIM manager is used for on-line production and
manufacturing.

Station # 1 ASRS (Automatic Storage and Retrieval System): it picks and place the raw material
or finished goods.

Station #2 CNC lathe & robot Er4u is a 6 axis robot and it picks the parts from the conveyor and
places it in the CNC lathe and CNC mill.

Station # 3 QC robot Er4u: It is also a 6 axis robot and it picks the material places it on QC station
where it is measured by a digital vernier caliper pneumatically operated. It also picks and places the
pallet with raw material from buffer to AGV.

Station # 4 Quality control: At the QC station material is inspected by using a digital camera when
defects are identified by digital image processing.

Transportation and Verification: The material is transported to all the stations by a conveyor
system where it is placed on pallets. The material transportation and identification is controlled by a
PLC.

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ACTIVITY 2

OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate and learn how to boot up the system and SOP software.

CIM System (Booting-up)

“Turn ON”

1. Manager
 Manager PC (First ON, Last OFF)
2. WS1(Station#1)
 PC: Storage ASRS-36×2
 Controller: USB Type
3. WS2(Station#2)
 PC: CNC Milling PC
 PC: CNC Lathe & Robot ER4u PC
 Controller: USB Type
 Controller: CNC Milling
 Controller: CNC Lathe
4. WS3(Station#3)
 PC: Robot ER4u PC
 Controller: USB Type
5. WS4(Station#4)
 PC: QC &Camera PC
6. WS5(Station#5)
 PC: PLC PC
 PLC Unit: PLC Cabinet
 Air Compressor:

CIM Manager PC & Open CIM Software SOP

Open on desktop icon “CIM Manger”

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Click CIM MODE icon and then select real mode or simulations mode then click “save”

CIM Station 1 PC & ASRS Software SOP

Open Robot software on desktop icon click and then click green icon

Click home icon

CIM Station 2 Robot & CNC Lathe PC Software SOP

Open Robot software on desktop icon click and then click green icon

Click home icon

CNC Lathe Software SOP

Open CNC Lathe software on desktop icon by clicking and then click icon.

Click “START” & then click “open”

Click run icon & then click “Run Program” → ok → click “Move Turn Home”→ click“ok” →
click“ok”

CNC Mill PC & software

Open CNC Mill software on desktop icon clicks and then click icon.

Click “START” & then click “open”

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Click run icon & then click “Run Program”

Station 3 QC & Robot software SOP

Open Robot software on desktop icon by clicking and then click green icon

Click home icon

CIM Station 4 QC Camera

Open CIM AGV program on desktop icon Click .

CIM Station 5 PLC& Conveyor Software SOP

Open PLC software on desktop icon Click and then click green icon

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TASK 1
Q1:Refer to the actual SCORBOT-ER 4u robot. In the figure on the worksheet, mark the following
parts of the robot:
 Robot joints: base, shoulder, elbow, wrist pitch, wrist roll
 Gripper
 Motors and encoders

Q2: What are the three key elements in the definition of a robot?

Q3: To work on station 1, which system and software you will operate?

Q4: What allows a flexible automation system to perform different operations?

Q5: what is difference between station 3 and station 4?

Q6: How many types of robot are using in the CIM lab?

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ACTIVITY 3

Objective: SCORBASE Er-4u Software demonstration + pick & Place program training.

Equipment:

SCORBOT-ER 4u Robot and Controller USB

♦ Computer with SCORBASE for ER 4u software

♦ Experiment Table

♦ Gray Conveyor Belt (24V) with photoelectric sensor

♦ Gravity Parts Feeder with micro switch

♦ Parts Bin

♦ 6 Round blocks: 4 large, 1 medium, 1 small

♦ 4 Square blocks: 2 large, 1 medium, 1 small

Technical description:

Number of axes – two axes are required to reach any point in a plane; three axes are required to reach
any point in space. To fully control the orientation of the end of the arm (i.e. the wrist) three more axes
(yaw, pitch, and roll) are required. Some designs (e.g. the SCARA robot) trade limitations in motion
possibilities for cost, speed, and accuracy.

Degrees of freedom which is usually the same as the number of axes.

Working envelope – the region of space a robot can reach.

Kinematics – the actual arrangement of rigid members and joints in the robot, which determines the
robot's possible motions. Classes of robot kinematics include articulated, Cartesian, parallel and SCARA.

Carrying capacity or payload – how much weight a robot can lift.

Speed – how fast the robot can position the end of its arm. This may be defined in terms of the angular or
linear speed of each axis or as a compound speed i.e. the speed of the end of the arm when all axes are
moving.

Acceleration - how quickly an axis can accelerate. Since this is a limiting factor a robot may not be able
to reach its specified maximum speed for movements over a short distance or a complex path requiring
frequent changes of direction.

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Accuracy – how closely a robot can reach a commanded position. When the absolute position of the
robot is measured and compared to the commanded position the error is a measure of accuracy.
Accuracy can be improved with external sensing for example a vision system or Infra-Red. Accuracy can
vary with speed and position within the working envelope and with payload (see compliance).

Repeatability - how well the robot will return to a programmed position. This is not the same as accuracy.
It may be that when told to go to a certain X-Y-Z position that it gets only to within 1 mm of that position.
This would be its accuracy which may be improved by calibration. But if that position is taught into
controller memory and each time it is sent there it returns to within 0.1mm of the taught position then the
repeatability will be within 0.1mm.

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Procedure:

1. Open the software ScorBase for Scorbot ER4U ST2.

2. HOME the robot and click on ON iconin tool bar.

3. Select STAND ALONE in operation mode.

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4. Press PICK AND PLACE command

5. open the window RUN PICK AND PLACE

6. select part ID i.e. MILL PROD 2
7. select source ID i.e. RACK 1
8. Put source index i.e. 1
9. Target ID same as SOURCE ID
10. Put the value of target index i.e. 3
11. press ok

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Conclusion:

This system makes:

1. Reduced manufacturing times,

2. Lower cost per unit produced,
3. Greater labor productivity,
4. Greater machine efficiency,
5. Improved quality,
6. Increased system reliability,
7. Reduced parts inventories,
8. Adaptability to CAD/CAM operations.
9. Shorter lead times

Precautions:

1. Set up a protective screen or guard rail around the robot.

2. Make sure the robot base is properly bolted to a table or pedestal. Otherwise, the robot may
become unstable and topple during operation.
3. Do not use physical force on the robot arm to change its position, or for any other reason.
4. Be sure the robot arm has sufficient space in which to operate freely, especially during homing.
5. Before connecting any input or output to the controller, and before approaching or handling the
robot, make that the controller’s main power switch is turned off.
6. Before opening the controller housing, be sure to unplug the controller power cable from the AC
power outlet. It is not sufficient to switch off the power; the power supplies inside the controller
still contain dangerously high voltages.
7. Before removing any fuses, be sure to turn off the controller and unplug the controller power
cable from the AC power outlet.

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TASK 2

1) What is the function of the robot controller?

a) To monitor and control the action of the mechanical arm.
b) To write programs for the robot.
c) To place the work pieces where the robot can reach them.
d) To monitor and control the action of the operator.

2) What is the function of the robot manipulator?

a) To turn on outputs.
b) To move the end effectors to the proper positions.
c) To turn on the controller.
d) To move the conveyor belt.

3) Which device is not a robotic end effectors?

a) Gripper.
b) Screwdriver.
c) Drill.
d) Output terminal.

4) Why do robots have internal sensors?

a) To enable the operator to locate objects.
b) To enable the robot controller to locate objects.
c) To enable the operator to determine the robot's position.
d) To enable the robot controller to monitor the robot's position.

5) What are the main components of a manipulator arm?

a) Links and joints.
b) Links and end effectors.
c) Base and end effectors.
d) Controller and robot.

6) What is the robot home?

a) The factory which produced the robot.
b) The robot's work environment.
c) A fixed reference position.
d) A specific position defined by the operator.

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Q 1: What are the three key elements in the definition of a robot?

Q 2: What are the four most important components in a robotic system?

Q 3: What allows a flexible automation system to perform different Operations?

Q 4: Describe the homing routine. Note the order in which the axes moved, fast or slow motion,
dialog boxes and messages on the screen?

Q 5: Describe the system response to the encounter between the robot arm and the table?

Q 6: What effect does the Close Gripper command have on the gripper?

Q 7: What kind of objects can the SCORBOT gripper grasp?

Q 8: What is the robot home position and why is it needed?

Q 9: What did you observe? Was it easier to manipulate the robot at a slower or faster speed?

Q10:Modify the program so that the robot returns the object from the Place position to the Pick
position. Save the program as USER4B?

Q 11: In this activity you wrote a program for pick and place task which instructs the robot PICK
the material from RACK 1-1 and PLACE it on RACK 3-1?

Q 12: Describe the differences you observed when using Go Position and Go Linear commands?

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ACTIVITY 4
OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate and learn the process of CNC base spectral light 0200 software and
flexible manufacturing system.

EQUIPMENTS:

CNC milling machine system

SCORBOT-ER 4u Robot

Controller-USB

Computer with SCORBASE software

Teach Pendant.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION:

The spectra LIGHT Mill is a CNC tabletop milling machine. Like other mills, it has a spindle, which holds
the cutter. A pneumatically y operated vise, mounted on a cross slide, holds the work piece. Motors move
the cross slide horizontally (X and Y) while other motors move the spindle vertically (Z) and rotate the
cutter.

The Controller is connected between the computer and the mill. The controller houses the electronics
that interpret part programs and send them to the mill in a form the mill can understand.

Computer loaded with the WSLM Control Program; used to create and run CNC programs.

Parts Feeder. This device supplies parts by means of gravity. The feeder includes a micro switch sensor
whose signal indicates to the robot controller that a part is available for pickup.

Collection Bin. This box is used to collect and palletize parts.

Procedure:

1. Open the software MILL CAM designer.

2. Select depth 1.5mm, Cutter parameter 2mm, Step 5 inch.
3. Select text and type “CIM LAB”
4. File saves as CIM LAB.
5. To create G-code Select make file and click on create G-code and press OK.
6. Open software CNC BASE SPECTRAL LIGHT 0200 MACHINING CENTRE.
7. To open the file goes to FILE--- open --- C drive--- Denford --- Data --- cimlab.fnc.
8. Edit the program by inserting line numbers.
9. Open the folder Click on green icon.
10. Control speed and feed rate with the help of jog control.

Conclusions:

 Reduced manufacturing times,

 Lower cost per unit produced,
 Greater labor productivity,
 Greater machine efficiency,
 Improved quality,
 Increased system reliability,

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 Reduced parts inventories,

 Adaptability to CAD/CAM operations.
 Shorter lead times

Spectra LIGHT Mill Safety:

 Make sure you know how to stop the mill in an emergency:

 Push the Emergency Stop button on the front of the mill.
 Simultaneously press the [Ctrl] key and the spacebar on the computer key
 Keep the safety shield closed whenever the mill is operating.
 Press the Emergency Stop button before opening the safety shield.
 Release the Emergency Stop button only after closing the safety shield.
 Make sure you have the correct tool for the job. Make sure the cutter is surmounted.
 Make sure the work piece is securely clamped.
 Never make adjustments while the mill is operating.
 Remove all loose parts and pieces from the machine.
 Remove all tools and wrenches from the machine and work area.
 Make sure the mill is plugged into a three-hole grounded outlet.
 Do not operate the mill in a damp or wet location.
 Before running a new part program on a CNC mill:
 Verify new part programs by means of the computer simulation.
 Make sure the machine is properly initialized.
 Dry run the program on the mill without a work piece.
 Use a brush to remove chips after the mill has completely stopped.

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Task 3

Q What is the function of the robot in the FMS?

Q What is the function of the milling machine in the FMS?
Q What are the functions of the computers in the FMS?
Q What are the most important safety rules to remember during operation of the robot?
Q What are the most important safety rules to remember during operation of the mill?
Q Make a new program of IME LAB and save it as IMELAB.fnc.
a) Execute a dry run of application you have created.
b) Execute actual production.
c) On the worksheet, describe the application and a copy of program you wrote.

Q In this Task you wrote a program for a pick and place Task which includes an output on/off
subroutine each time the robot puts down the block. Describe an industrial application in which
output signals should be sent after a command or operation is executed.

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ACTIVITY 5

Objective: To demonstrate and Learn the process of Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS).

Equipment:

ASRS 36/36x2 Storage Unit

Templates
ASRS Robotic Arm
Controller-USB
Teach pendant

Technical Description:

ASRS 36/36x2 Storage Unit: A floor-mounted automated storage and retrieval system that contains 36
(or72) storage cells arranged in a 6x6 (or 6x6 + 6x6) array. Storage cells in the ASRS contain templates
(either empty or loaded with parts). The unit is used to store these templates containing raw materials
prior to production as well as finished products following the production process and serves as
warehouse for parts in various stages of production.

Templates: Templates are plastic trays which can hold various types of parts. They allow parts to be
transported on the conveyor. A template contains a matrix of holes in which pins are placed to fit the
dimensions of a part. Each arrangement of pins defines a unique template type. Each part may only be
held by its assigned template. The handle, located on top of or in front of the template, facilitates grasping
by a robot’s gripper.

ASRS Robotic Arm: The ASRS robotic arm is fully controlled by the controller and performs various pick
and place tasks to transfer parts between storage cells and conveyor pallets stopped at the ASRS station.
The ASRS robotic arm performs these tasks using a forklift gripper which is connected to the robotic arm.
The robotic arm moves the gripper within the ASRS robots work envelope.

Controller-USB: Controls the ASRS robot using the SCORBASE application that supports the
SCORBASE language (an advanced robotic programming language). The SCORBASE program
accesses the Controller-USB through the PC USB interface.

Teach pendant: A hand-held terminal used for controlling the robot and axes connected to the controller.
The Teach Pendant contains function keys, and its LCD display shows the current status of the controller,
the current user command, and system messages.

Procedure:
1. Open desktop icon Loader of ws1.
2. Click on green icon.
3. Click on home icon and home all axis of robot.
4. In operation mode select STAND ALONE procedure.
5. Open the window of Pick and Place command.
6. Select source Id and Target Id.
7. Press OK.

Conclusions:

 Increased inventory control and tracking.

 Greater flexibility to accommodate changing business conditions.
 Minimize downtime
 Extend the service life.
 Reduce labor costs.
 Lowering necessary workforce requirements.

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 Increasing workplace safety.

 Removing personnel from difficult working conditions (such as cold food storage environments).
 Savings in inventory storage costs.
 Improved warehouse space utilization
 Creates greater storage density.

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TASK 4

1. Make a program of ASRS on station 1. Pick the material from rack 37 read bar code and place it on
rack 1.
2. Define the following:
 Templates
 ASRS robotic arm
 Teach pendant
3. Write the procedure of ASRS system.
4. Write advantages and disadvantages of ASRS system.
5. Describe the homing routine of ASRS robotic Arm. Note the order in which the axes moved, fast or
slow dialog boxes and message on the screen.
6. In this activity the program flow changed as a result of an input signal. Describe an industrial
application in which an input signal changes the action in the workcell.

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ACTIVITY 6

Objective: To demonstrate and Learn the Process of quality control by using vernier caliper and
digital camera.

Equipment:

 Robotic Arm
 AGV mobile robot
 Vernier caliper
 Digital camera

Technical description:

AGV mobile robot:

Automated Guided Vehicles can be used in a wide variety of applications to transport many
different types of material including pallets, rolls, racks, carts, and containers. AGVs excel in
applications with the following characteristics:
 Repetitive movement of materials over a distance
 Regular delivery of stable loads
 Medium throughput/volume
 When on-time delivery is critical and late deliveries are causing inefficiency
 Operations with at least two shifts
 Processes where tracking material is important

Vernier Caliper:

 The Vernier caliper is an extremely precise measuring instrument; the reading error is 1/20
mm = 0.05 mm.
 Close the jaws lightly on the object to be measured.
 If you are measuring something with a round cross section, make sure that the axis of the
object is perpendicular to the caliper. This is necessary to ensure that you are measuring the
full diameter and not merely a chord.
 Ignore the top scale, which is calibrated in inches.
 Use the bottom scale, which is in metric units.
 Notice that there is a fixed scale and a sliding scale.
 The boldface numbers on the fixed scale are centimeters.
 The tick marks on the fixed scale between the boldface numbers are millimeters.
 There are ten tick marks on the sliding scale. The left-most tick mark on the sliding scale will
let you read from the fixed scale the number of whole millimeters that the jaws are opened.

(Video presentation)

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ACTIVITY 7

Objective: To demonstrate and learn the open CIM manager.

Technical Description:

The CIM Manager performs the following basic functions:

Evaluates the Production Plan: Fills in details in the production plan on how to produce
the parts submitted in an order.

Executes the Production Plan:

Controls and monitors the CIM equipment to produce the parts as specified in the production plan. The
CIM Manager program provides centralized control of on-line production activities. It
sends commands to station devices and receives responses which enable it to track the flow of
parts during production. After the production plan has been prepared, you can issue commands to start
and stop production from the CIM Manager. When you start production, the CIM Manager begins sending
commands over the LAN to Station Manager PCs in order to:

Direct the flow of parts between stations on the conveyor.

Gather at a station (e.g. in a storage rack) the parts that are needed in order

to perform an assembly operation.

Synchronize processes which can be performed concurrently and those which must be

Performed consecutively.

The CIM Manager runs a virtual machine that corresponds to each physical machine in the
CIM. This virtual machine keeps track of the status and parts queue at the physical machine.
The CIM Manager uses this information to decide when to send routing messages to bring parts
to the machine.

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TASK 5

1. What is difference between CIM Manager and Station manager?

2. CIM uses computers to do which of the three tasks?

3. Discuss whether or not automation increases or reduces human intervention in the

manufacturing process?

4. Can Open CIM perform online tracking of the production process?

5. Once simulation of the production cycle has begun, can it be paused and restarted only
once?
6. Which viewing option redefines the center of graphic viewing image?

7. What is difference between

 Manufacturing order and Customer order

 Real mode and simulation mode
 Part and pallet

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ACTIVITY 8

Objective: To demonstrate and learn the process of make a new program MRP, New order &
Customer order.
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION:

About MRP:

Material Requirements Planning (MRP) enables manufacturers to calculate the material requirements
from a list of items they intend to sell. MRP provides a tool for floor control, master production
scheduling and capacity planning. Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II) coordinates and integrates
manufacturing resources together with engineering, marketing and financial resources.
About OpenCIM MRP:

The OpenCIM MRP program is used to create and define three types of orders:
 Customer Orders: products ordered
 Manufacturing Orders: items to be produced
 Purchase Orders: items to be purchased from suppliers
In general, OpenCIM MRP allows you to create a list of customers and define the products ordered by
each customer. Once Customer Orders are created, the MRP program automatically creates a
Manufacturing Order and a Purchase Order. You can view and modify or simply accept the
Manufacturing Order, or define a completely new one. When the Manufacturing
Order is submitted, the MRP creates an A-Plan file, or production work order. In addition, the MRP
creates a Purchase Order for items that must be supplied to the CIM. The OpenCIM Report Generator can
be used to display and print the Purchase Order.

The following figure is a flow chart of the MRP program.

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Customer Order Form:

A customer order is a list of the parts (products) ordered by a customer. The Customer Order form shown
below lets you create, view and modify a list of customers and their orders.
Parts must be defined in the Part Definition form before they can be ordered by customers.

The following buttons apply only to the Customer Order table. Any changes you make using these
buttons will not be stored in the database until you click Save.

Option Description:

Adds a blank row to the Order table.

Saves the selected Customer Order to the database.

Automatically resizes the columns to accommodate long values (when the window is
maximized).

Adds a new customer to the customer list.

Edits the information of the selected customer.

Creates the selected customer order and saves it to the database.

Manufacturing Order Form:

A manufacturing order specifies the type and quantity of parts to be produced by the CIM cell on a
specific day.
The Manufacturing Order form shown can be generated by the MRP program according to the customer
orders currently in the system. You can view and modify or simply accept the Manufacturing Order, or
define a completely new one.
You can define an order at any time, but you must finish defining all machine processes and subparts used
in the order before you submit the order for production.

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Each row in the Manufacturing Order table represents a total quantity of a particular part which needs to
be manufactured on the specified date, so that all customer orders are filled.

Each row in the Manufacturing Order table represents a total quantity of a particular part which
needs to be manufactured on the specified date, so that all customer orders are filled.

You can switch to the other order forms by clicking the appropriate tab.
The following buttons apply only to the Manufacturing Order table. Any changes you make using these
buttons will not be stored on disk until you click Save.
Options Description

Adds a blank row to the Order table.

Saves the selected Customer Order to the database.

Auto-resizes the part list columns.

Prints the Manufacturing report.

Prints the A-Plan report for the last manufacturing order created.

Creates the selected manufacturing order, its A-Plan and saves it to the database.

The following fields compose the Purchase Order table.

Option Description

Part Name The name of the part you want supplied. This field corresponds to the Part field on the Part
definition screen.
Quantity The number of units you want to receive from the supplier.

Cost The cost per unit, as defined in the Part Definition form.

Due Date The date on which the part must be received from the supplier.
.
Send Date The deadline for sending the Purchase Order to the supplier. Calculated by subtracting from
the Due Date the time required by the Supplier.

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How to create customer order:

1. In the Customer Order form, click New Customer. The Customer Data box opens.

2. In the Customer Data box, fill in the Name of the customer, and other customer information (e.g.,
address or phone number). Click Save.

The box closes and this customer’s name is added to the Customer List.

3. If you want to make any changes to specific customer information, select the customer from the list,
click Edit Customer and make the desired changes.

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Activity 9

Objective: To demonstrate and learn the turning process of CNC base spectral light 0200 software and
flexible manufacturing system.

Technical Description:

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