Syllabus - CIM Automation (AU703 (B))

Fundamentals of computer technology, types of computers, bit, byte and word, computer systems, external interfacing. Recent advances in hardware and software developments, Interfacing, Industrial computers workstations and fifth generation computers. CIM hardware, software and workstations, Security and computer viruses. Computers Integrated Manufacturing Definition, CIM wheel concept, Evolution of CIM, CIM and systems view of manufacturing, and CIM IT & concurrent engineering, Economic Impact of CIM and Scale Dynamics

Databases Introduction to manufacturing data, types and sources, Database technology, Basic concepts, Logical and physical issues, Databases requirements, Types of data models, File structures and relational databases operation of DBMS.

Geometric Modelling in CAD : Wireframe models, parametric representation of Analytical and Synthetic Curves. Surface Models: Parametric Representation of Analytical and Synthetic Surfaces. Solid Modelling : Boundary Representation, Constructive Solid Geometry, Parametric and Variational modeling, Feature Based Modeling, CAD/CAM data exchange Rapid Prototyping Technologies : Sterelithography, Selective Photocuring, Selective sintering, Fused Deposition Modeling, Laminated Object Manufacturing, 3D Printing, Applications of RP techniques, Emerging Techniques in RP, RP Methodology, Rapid Tooling.

Group Technology: Concept, Part family formation, Part Classification and Coding Systems types, OPITZ system, Production Flow Analysis, Composite Part Manufacturing and Machine Cell formation. Computer Aided Manufacturing : Online and Offline CAM, Fields of CAM, Computer Aided Process Planning and its Types, Design For Manufacturing and Assembly

Flexible Manufacturing Systems : Concept, Components and Types. Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, AGVs and their types, Adoption Strategies of FMS, Flexibility Analysis. FMS Scheduling. Automation in manufacturing and automation support in design of components