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What is Engineering?

What is Engineering? Here’s a brief synopsis in a 2 minute video from MIT And one about different types of engineers from Youtube: [youtube_sc url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bipTWWHya8A” width=”850″]

How do I get G&M Code Using Inventor HSM?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: How do I get G&M code from Inventor HSM to make my actual part on the milling machine? Answer: post-code-with-hsm It’s really gotten very easy to do with HSM. Follow the directions below, and you should be all set! Be sure to download the PLTW tool library, and watch video...

CalPoly Pomona: Factory Smackdown!

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

The new CIM (Computer Integrated Manufacturing) teachers at CalPoly Pomona’s CTI successfully completed another “Factory Smackdown”. See the videos below! Concierge Factory: In our factory cell an AGV stops at each of four stations, where a signal is sent to a robotic arm. The...

Feetech Servo on the Lynxmotion AL5D Arm

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: My new Lynxmotion AL5D robot arm from RobotShop came with a new servo called a Feetech. How come my arm works backwards now? Answer: Well…. because the servo may be installed backwards. I know, you looked at the picture on the directions, but the first one may be wrong. When they...

What are the Robocell shortcuts?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: What are all of the Robocell shortcuts? is there a list somewhere? Answer: There is just such a list, and special thanks to Moises Gonzalez for compiling it for us! There’s a picture below, or you can download it at the link below. The link will download a PDF with 4 per sheet so...

Making the Physical Container on the CNC Mill

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Sometimes you just have to see it to understand it. I know because I am a visual learner. So here it is: How to make the container from start to finish….. Physically speaking! From a block of Renshape to final product. No code or 3D modelling at all! If your looking for the Inventor tutorials...

What’s the Container Project?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

What’s the container project you ask? It’s a project done in CIM class that teaches many different facets of CIM including: G & M Code, 3D Modelling, Manual machine operations, CNC machining, Secondary processing, Tolerances, Documentation, Mass Production techniques, Assembly operations,...

Factory simulations from UK show off automation

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Doesn’t get much better than this! 18 teachers from around the country gathered at the University of Kentucky to learn about CIM for two weeks. They spent two days showing off what they learned by making a factory simulation. The class was broken up into two teams, and both successfully completed...

Project Idea: USB Powered LED Sign

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

All files for this project are attached in a zip file at the link below. These files include: All inventor part files: tweak to your heart’s content DWG Files to check tolerances STL files for a 3D Printer Laser files for the cover & Sign Various pictures to help with assembly USB LED...

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