CIM Lab

Overview

The Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) Lab covers design, production planning and quality control as one connected process. Learners model a part, generate and simulate its CNC program, then machine it on a CNC lathe or milling machine and check the result.

Starting with simple parts and moving to complex ones, students experience how software and machines work together in a modern factory. ASFAN designs, supplies, installs and commissions the complete CIM Lab, with operating manuals, experiment sheets and instructor training.

Key Equipment

• Computer workstations (25+) – for drafting, modelling, simulation and programming
• CNC lathe – turning, facing and drilling
• CNC milling machine – milling, drilling and tapping
• CAM / CNC simulation software – program writing and machining simulation
• Printer and projector – for documentation and demonstrations

Learning Objectives

By the end of the training, learners will be able to:

• Design and manufacture a simple part using CAM software and a CNC machine.
• Program a CNC lathe with G- and M-codes.
• Program a CNC milling machine with G- and M-codes.
• Design and manufacture a complex part through the full CAD-CAM-CNC chain.

Career Relevance

The lab prepares learners for careers in CNC manufacturing, production planning, product design and quality control.