数控技术专业英语（第2版）第14单元数控加工技术的扩展.ppt

Unit 14 Beyond CNC Machining 第14单元 数控加工技术的扩展 Reading Target After reading this unit, you should be able to have a sense of the other computer operations around the CNC process. Text Modern manufacturing is interwoven with and controlled by computer technology. Although CNC is a historical core of computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM), the power of the microprocessor is used in every aspect of the manufacturing process. In this unit, we will look at some of the other uses of computers in the CNC process. 现代制造业与计算机技术只是相互渗透，并由计算机所控制。虽然在历史上，CNC是计算机集成制造（CIM）的核心，但是，微处理器已经被应用到制造过程的方方面面中。在这一章中我们将介绍一下CNC技术中计算机的其他应用。 14.1 Computer-integrated Manufacturing Computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) is the overall umbrella of computer management in the manufacturing process. CIM is a system whereby all aspects of a companys operation are computerized and tied to a common database. 14.1计算机集成制造 CIM犹如一把大伞，覆盖计算机对整个制造过程的管理。将公司各方面的工作都计算机化并连接到一个公用的数据库，由此形成的系统称为计算机集成制造（CIM）系统。 Text An important element of CIM is CAD/CAM and DNC. A CIM system unifies business, engineering, process planning, inventory, manufacturing, and postproduction. A CIM system is like an orchestra. Each component duty must work with the others through a single database, central software, and an open communications network. Each task is an independent process that must work with all others. CIM的一个重要的部分就是CAD/CAM和DNC。CIM系统能将商务、工程、工艺规划、库存、加工、以及后处理整合起来。它就好像一个管弦乐队，通过唯一的数据库、中央软件以及开放的通讯网络，每一部分的工作都必须与其他部分协调完成。 Text Many types of strategies have been formulated to increase the efficiency of operations within CIM. Chief among them are group technology (GT) and just-in-time (JIT). 为了提高CIM的工作效率人们设计出许多不同的方法。其中主要有：成组技术与准时制造。 Text Group technology is a system for reducing needless duplication of effort. Just-in-time is a way of operating such that all unnecessary waste and invaluable elements are elimi