MENG
447: Manufacturing Systems Automation
Spring 2010: UW, 8:30- 9:45, SSE
CP21
Instructor: Dr. L. K. Gaafar, Ext. 3093
Website: http://www.aucegypt.edu/faculty/gaafar
The General
Teaching Policies document is an integral
part of this syllabus
Catalog description: Computer assisted manufacturing systems, NC, CNC, DNC, robotics, material handling, group technology, flexible manufacturing systems, process planning and control. Prerequisite: MENG 339.
Textbook:
Groover, M. P. 2001. Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, Second Edition, Prentice Hall.
Grading:
|
Item |
Points |
|
Lab work, Assignments, and Quizzes Lab Examination |
180 20 |
|
Exam 1 |
80 |
|
Exam 2 |
110 |
|
Term Projects |
60 |
|
Final Exam |
150 |
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Total |
600 |
Computer Usage: Programming of automated equipment and control systems.
Instructional Goals:
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive technical knowledge about production automation and the role of the computer in modern manufacturing systems. After completing the course, students will be able to:
1. Distinguish between different automation strategies and economically evaluate conventional and automated manufacturing systems.
2. Analyze automated production flow lines and design automated assembly systems.
3. Determine the requirement for numerically controlled production system and design and implement NC part programming.
4. Choose the suitable robot type to serve specific production system, make the necessary design calculations, and write and execute robot programs for specific applications.
5. Analyze and design automated materials handling systems.
6. Apply group technology concepts for the analysis and design of flexible manufacturing systems FMS.
Examination: The midterm exams will be administered at the dates shown below the course outline. All examinations will be open book/notes. All exams are comprehensive. Exams are given at the time of the class and are timed.
Projects: Information on the class and team projects will be provided later.
Basic manufacturing concepts
Fundamentals of manufacturing automation
Automated flow lines
Automated assembly systems
Numerical control
Computer numerical control
Industrial robots: technology and applications.
Group technology
Computer aided process planning
Flexible manufacturing systems
Material handing and storage systems
Computer integrated manufacturing: CAD/CAM and CIM
Lab Topics:
§ Conventional Machines
§ Electrical Control Components
§ Pneumatic Control Components
§ Hydraulic Control Components
§ Automated Material Handling Systems
§ Simulation of Automated Systems
§ Computer Numerical Controlled Machines (CNC)
§ Automated Barcode Systems
§ Programmable Logic Control (PLC)
Exam I: 21 March, Exam II: 2 May.
Final: TBA.