CAM
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CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) is a production method that uses computer software to control machine tools and machinery in manufacturing work pieces. BMW is a globally well-known automobile brand founded in 1916 in Germany that uses highly automated production methods like industrial robots and CAM in its large-scale manufacturing process to increase speed, accuracy, consistency and efficiency of production. There are various factors that affect the use of CAM in a business, including the nature of the product, size of the market, type of demand, and size of the business.
CAM
- 2. CAM is a production method that uses computer software to control machine tools and related machinery in the manufacturing of work pieces.
- 3. Founded: in 1916 Headquarters: in Munich, Germany Founder: Franz Josef Popp CEO: Norbert Reithofer Industry: automobile BMW motor car was 1st released in 1923 Initially, aircraft engine manufacturer
- 4. BMW is globally a well know brand. Its production process takes place in large scales., thus using Industrial robots, automation is must. With a degree of mechanization exceeding 95%, this is the most highly automated production area. A chassis consists of many units that have been previously assembled into complete modules on individual welding lines.
- 5. Higher speed greater accuracy greater consistency efficiency sophistication
- 6. expensive Time consuming Technological unemployment
- 7. CAM is one of the methods of production, there re various factors affecting the use of CAM:- Nature product Size of the market Nature of demand Size of the business
- 10. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design/electronics/manufacturing_proc essesrev5.shtml http://www.bmw.com.cn/cn/en/insights/corporation/bmwgroup/bmw_group.html http://www.bmwgroup.com/bmwgroup_prod/e/0_0_www_bmwgroup_com/produ ktion/fahrzeugfertigung/automobilfertigung/motorenbau.html