Syllabus - Computer Integrated Manufacturing (AB 701)

Introduction

CIM – definition, scope and elements of CIM system-benefits, Production system facilities – low-medium-high-Manufacturing support systems-Automation in production systems, Automated manufacturing systems-Computerized Manufacturing Support Systems-Reasons for Automating, Automation principles and strategies-USA Principle-Ten Strategies for Automation and Production Systems, Automation –definition- Basic elements of an automated system - Levels of automation.

NC and CNC Machines

Fundamentals of NC Technology- Basic Components of an NC System- NC Coordinate Systems- Motion Control Systems, Applications of NC- Machine Tool Applications- Other NC Applications- Advantages and Disadvantages of NC, Computer Numerical Control Features of CNC- The Machine Control Unit for CNC- CNC Software, CNC Applications Advantages and Disadvantages of CNC, DNC- Direct Numerical Control- Distributed Numerical Control

CNC Part Programming

Introduction to Part Programming-Coordinate system-Dimensioning-Axes & motion nomenclature Definition and importance of various positions like machine zero, home position, and work piece zero, CNC part programming- Structure of part programme-Word addressed format-Preparatory function(G)-Miscellaneous function(M)- Tool compensation Subroutines (Macros)(L)-Canned cycles- Mirror image, Simple program on Milling and Turning operations.

Group Technology and CAPP

Group technology-Definition-Advantages and limitations of GT-Part family formation, Classification and coding-Opitz coding system, Applications & benefits of GT, Cellular manufacturing-Machining cell designs-Machining cell planning, Computer aided process planning-Approaches to CAPP- Implementation techniques-Essential elements in a retrieval type CAPP system-Essential elements in a generative CAPP system, Flexible manufacturing system-Scope of FMS-FMS compared to other types of manufacturing approaches-Types of FMS-Benefits of FMS-Major elements of FMS

Automated Guided Vehicle System (AGVS) and Industrial Robotics

Automated Guided Vehicle System (AGVS) – AGVS Application – Vehicle Guidance technology – Vehicle Management & Safety. Robot Anatomy and Related Attributes – Classification of Robots- Robot Control systems – End Effectors – Sensors in Robotics – Robot Accuracy and Repeatability - Industrial Robot Applications – Robot Part Programming – Robot Accuracy and Repeatability – Simple Problems.