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Application of Computer in Textile

Computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) uses computers to control the entire production process from engineering to marketing. CIM has several benefits for the ready-made garment (RMG) industry, including streamlining manufacturing processes, integrating business functions, simulating processes to eliminate waste, and implementing production based on computer models. CIM software allows RMG companies to design garments, plan production, and manage dyeing and other processes more efficiently.

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Application of Computer in Textile

Computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) uses computers to control the entire production process from engineering to marketing. CIM has several benefits for the ready-made garment (RMG) industry, including streamlining manufacturing processes, integrating business functions, simulating processes to eliminate waste, and implementing production based on computer models. CIM software allows RMG companies to design garments, plan production, and manage dyeing and other processes more efficiently.

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Lecture 02

APPLICATION OF COMPUTER IN TEXTILE


Application of Computer
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 Computer Integrated manufacturing (CIM) uses computers to


control the entire production process that involves engineering,
production, marketing and all the support functions of a
manufacturing enterprise.
 Its main objective is streamlining the process of manufacturing and
integrating it with all the other business functions such as financing,
marketing and accounting. To eliminate the wastage, basic
manufacturing functions as well as materials handling and
inventory control can be simulated by computers.
 Nowadays there are so many simulation software available for
different applications.
 CIM includes defining the problem, developing functional,
information, network organizational models and finally
implementation.
Computer aided design (CAD)
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CAD:
 Computer-aided design (CAD) is the use of
computers to aid in the creation, modification,
analysis, or optimization of a design.
 CAD software is used to increase the productivity
of the designer, improve the quality of design,
improve communications through documentation,
and to create a database for manufacturing.
 It is used for pattern making, pattern grading and
making of marker in clothing industry.
 CAD output is often in the form of electronic files
for print machining, or other manufacturing
operations.
Benefits of CAD Software
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1. CAD reduces the most valuable times compared to the


laborious manual work of designing.
2. All the design data can be easily stored, transmitted, and
transported through the computer files.
3. The design can be done from anywhere and the total process
can be easily controlled by the customers.
4. Digital swatches can be preserved on zip disks, floppy disks,
hard drive or CD-ROM which saves enough space.
5. The designers do not need to produce different swatches all
the time for different colors.
6. Design can be easily personalized and customized within a
short period of time without significant delays or cost
increases.
Drawbacks of CAD
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1. CAD software has higher price like as Proge CAD,


QCAD, Libre CAD and Open SCAD.
2. CAD operator has to train themselves according
to update of CAD software.
3. Sometimes, it’s too tough to find skilled
operator to run CAD software.
Software Used in Apparel Sector:
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CAD software:
 GRAFIS from Software Dr. K. Fridrich,
Developed by Germany (2D)
 Audaces Apparel Pattern from Audaces,
Developed by Brazil (2D)
 COAT from COAT-EDV System,
Developed by Germany (2D)
 PAD Pattern design from PAD System
Technologies Inc. ,Developed by Canada (2D)
 TUKACAD from Tukatech,
Developed by USA (2D)
 Modaris 3D Fit from Lectra (3D)
 Virtual fashion from Reyes Infografica (3D)
 Vidya from Assyst-Bullmer (3D)
 Accumark Vstitcher from Gerber (3D)
 3D Runway from Optitex (3D)
Computer aided manufacturing (CAM)
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Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) is the use of


software and computer-controlled machinery to
automate a manufacturing process.
Need three components for a CAM system to function:
 Software that tells a machine how to make a product.
 Machinery that can turn raw material into a finished
product.
 Post Processing system that converts the signal into a
language, as machines can understand. (CNC,PLC)
Benefits of CAM
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 Greater speed in producing components.


 Greater accuracy and consistency, with each
component or finished product exactly the same.
 Greater efficiency as computer controlled machines
do not need to take breaks.
 High sophistication in terms of following complex
patterns like tracks on circuit boards.
Drawbacks of CAM
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 Computer errors are possible.


 CAD and CAM software are expensive.
 Training is expensive.
 Computers and controllers to run the software and
CNC machinery for manufacturing is expensive.
Computer numerical control (CNC)
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 Computer numerical control (CNC) is a method for automating control


of machine tools through the use of software embedded in a
microcomputer attached to the tool.
 CNC, usually written in an international standard language called G-
code, stored in and executed by the machine control unit (MCU),
a microcomputer.
 Mills, lathes, routers, grinders and lasers are common machine tools
whose operations can be automated with CNC.
 Some CNC systems are integrated with CAD and computer-aided
manufacturing (CAM) software, which can speed the process of
programming the MCU.
 CNC facilitate operational intelligence processes and help improve
plant performance and maintenance.
Programmable logic control (PLC)
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 Programmable Logic Controllers are a flexible and robust


control solution, adaptable to almost any application.
 A Programmable Logic Controller, or PLC, is a ruggedized
computer used for industrial automation. These
controllers can automate a specific process, machine
function, or even an entire production line.
 The PLC receives information from connected sensors or
input devices, processes the data, and triggers outputs
based on pre-programmed parameters. Depending on the
inputs and outputs, a PLC can monitor and record run-
time data such as machine productivity or operating
temperature, automatically start and stop processes,
generate alarms if a machine malfunctions, and more.
Computerized Flat Knitting Machine
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Computerized embroidery m/c
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Computerized printing m/c
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Computerized cutting m/c
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Garments analysis, design and planning by CIM
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Dye manager software
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Benefits of dye software
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 Schedule all available orders


 Cost saving
 Loss minimization
 Consumer satisfaction
 Employee satisfaction and team work
 M/c downtime based on specific reasons
 Immediate information for decision maker
 Inventory and sales management
 User friendly in interface and reporting
 User ID and password based access control
 Low cost data transfer between head office and factory.
Dye manager modules
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Physical layout of dye manager:


 Module 1 : Work order
 Module 2 : L/C
 Module 3 : Batching
 Module 4 : Recipe
 Module 5 : Stock
 Module 6 : Finishing & QC
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 What is CIM? Does CIM have any benefit for RMG?


Explain it.

Thanks

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