Manufacturing lesson 6

Design process Identify or state the Problem Research Information The Six Steps: Identify or state the Problem Research Information Brainstorm Solutions Prototype/Mock Up Test the prototype Refine

Design Process Cycle 5. Test prototype Test the solution or design, does it work. 6. Refine 4. Prototype Evaluate and refine the solution or design. Choose the best solution or design and build prototype. 3. Brainstorm Solutions Identify the Problem Develop as many possible solutions as you can, along with creative sketches. Identify, define and state the problem. 2. Research Information Research information using the Internet and other reliable resource.

AUTOMATION, CAM, CNC, ROBOTS.

Automation The replacement of human effort and intelligence with that of mechanical, electrical, and/or computer control.

Automation Advantages Disadvantages More efficient Make more stuff safe Less human involvement Disadvantages Expensive to implement Less jobs for people

CAM Computer Aided Manufacturing. The use of computer software to control machines tools and related machinery in the manufacturing of goods.

CNC Computer numerical control. The control system in which alpha numeric values correspond to desired machine movement.

Robots A machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically.

Robots Advantages Disadvantages Can perform dangerous and complex operations Robots are fast and efficient Can run continuously Disadvantages Robots are expensive More robots means less jobs.