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Build a strong understanding of modern manufacturing systems with PLTW Computer Integrated Manufacturing Key Terms Lecture Summary 2025/ 2026. This focused resource covers essential CIM concepts including computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), CNC machining, robotics, automation systems, production planning, quality control, lean manufacturing principles, and integrated manufacturing workflows with clear lecture summaries designed to help students strengthen technical understanding, improve systems thinking, and succeed in PLTW computer-integrated manufacturing coursework and exams.

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PLTW Computer Integrated Manufacturing
PLTW Key
Computer
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lecture summary.pdf
Manufacturing
PLTW Key
Computer
Terms –
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Manufacturing Key Terms – lecture summary.pdf




PLTW Computer
Integrated
Manufacturing Key
Terms – lecture
summary




PLTW Computer Integrated Manufacturing
PLTW Key
Computer
Terms –
Integrated
lecture summary.pdf
Manufacturing
PLTW Key
Computer
Terms –
Integrated
lecture summary.pdf
Manufacturing Key Terms – lecture summary.pdf

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Delay Pause in the manufacturing process; material is held for the next operation.


Flow Process Chart A diagram that indicates the sequence of events in a manufacturing cell.
The type of machines and tools are also listed.


Inspection Quality control.


Operation The material is changed. That is, it undergoes a manufacturing process,
such as being cut, sanded, etc.


Process Flow The order of tasks which occur in a manufacturing system. It allows for
improvement of the process.


Process Design Chart A graphic representation of events occurring in production




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Stand-alone A multi-pallet system that can work on several types of parts at the same
time but is independent of other systems. This type of system can be
integrated into an FMS.


Absolute Encoder An optical encoder that gives an exact position even in the event of a
power failure.


Accuracy The degree of closeness of measurements of a quantity to the actual (or
accepted) value.


Debug The process of detecting and eliminating a device's malfunctions.


Handshaking a form of communication where a signal is sent from a device to another
similar or dissimilar device(s).


End Effector A tool or gripper attached to the end of a robotic arm.


Home A reference point from which all of the robot's movements are measured.



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Incremental Encoder An optical encoder that gives incremental position from a known position.


Input The data supplied to the computer for processing.


Joint A single degree of arm rotation or translation.


Kinematics The spatial arrangement of the axes of movement in relation to one
another.


Loop The repeated execution of a series of instructions for a variable number of
times.


Microcontroller A microprocessor used for precise process control in data handling,
communication, or manufacturing.


Optoisolators Optical Isolators use a small IR LED connected to the input side of the
circuit.




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