KHI constructed Kawasaki Advanced CIM system by integrating TRIBON system and above mentioned self-developed systems. Under this system, model information and production information are totally managed and utilized by network computers on various stages of ship building such as design, material procurement and construction stage.
3. Advantage of KHI CIM System
As shown in Figure 2, TRIBON system realizes concurrent engineering so that hull modeling and outfitting modeling (pipe, cable and equipment) can be simultaneously executed with referring to the latest model information on the way of design.
Desingers can perform design work in 3-D image which leads to optimum layout of hull structure and outfitting. The system gives a warning of interfernce of hull structure and outfitting.
The system automatically provides the information on material, weight & center of gravity, welding and paint area, etc.
Figure 3 shows isometric assembly drawing made by this system. These drawing help the worker to understand easily his task in assembly shop.
Figure 4 shows the activity of welding robot which is operated by the data extracted from 3-D product model. And also, NC machines, profile cutting robot and welding robot are now working by using product model information. To promote FA/CAM, 3-D product data and information are essential.
The 3-D product model data and information technology make possible the high rationalization of design work, material procurement, production planning management and production work.
Thus, 3-D product model system and integrated information technology lead CIM to higher level.
