Title :
The application of state-of-the-market CIM to GE´s electrical distribution and control business
Author :
Sheeran, William J. ; Campbell, Thomas R. ; Sutton, Jill C.
Author_Institution :
GE Electr. Distribution & Control, Plainville, CT, USA
Abstract :
The application of innovative sheet-metal fabrication and automated assembly technologies in GE´s ED&C production operations is reviewed. Specific attention focused is on the integration of workcell control systems, equipment productivity levels, and process-quality controls. The result of establishing integrated systems has permitted improved customer service from the initial proposition phase of an order to short-cycle delivery of product to precise customer specifications delivery from a sophisticated CIM (computer-integrated manufacturing) manufacturing center
Keywords :
CAD/CAM; assembling; metallurgical industries; ED&C production operations; GE; automated assembly technologies; customer service; customer specifications; electrical distribution; equipment productivity; integrated systems; process-quality controls; sheet-metal fabrication; short-cycle delivery; state-of-the-market CIM; workcell control systems; Assembly; Automatic control; Computer aided manufacturing; Computer integrated manufacturing; Control systems; Customer service; Fabrication; Process control; Production; Productivity;
Conference_Titel :
Computer Integrated Manufacturing, 1988., International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Troy, NY
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-0888-9
DOI :
10.1109/CIM.1988.5424
