IndT 453: Computer Integrated and Robotics Manufacturing Technology
Course Syllabus
Course Description
The course provides an overview of computer integrated manufacturing technology with a focus on robotic automation. Covered topics include: computer-aided design, computer-aided manufacturing, automated production lines and assembly systems, cellular and flexible manufacturing. The integration of hardware and software components for manufacturing automation is studied, with an emphasis on sensors, actuators, controllers, computer numerical control, and kinematic modeling of industrial robots.
Course Scope
In-depth examination of automated production systems and computer-integrated manufacturing, manufacturing support systems, hardware and software components for manufacturing automation and control, robot modeling and industrial applications, material handling, automated production lines, automated assembly systems.
Course Objectives
After the completion of the course the students should demonstrate the ability to:
- Understand the technical and engineering aspects of automated production systems.
- Describe the main characteristics of typical sensors and actuators employed in computer integrated manufacturing.
- Outline the integration of hardware and software components for automation and process control.
- Employ computer-aided manufacturing for machine tool paths definition and for generating computer numerical control codes.
- Identify applications of industrial robots for manufacturing automation, and identify common robot configurations, and end of arm tooling.
- Perform kinematic analysis of industrial robotic arms.
- Categorize the major forms and systems for automated production and assembly lines.
Course Materials
Textbook: M. P. Groover, "Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing," 4th Edition, Prentice Hall, 2014 (ISBN-10: 0-13-3499618, ISBN-13: 978-0133499612).
Optional reference materials:
- L. T. Ross, S. W. Fardo, J. W. Masterosn, R. L. Tower, "Robotics: Theory and Industrial Applications," 2nd Edition, Goodheart-Willcox Company, 2011 (ISBN: 978-1-60525-321-3).
- L. Sciavicco, B. Siciliano, "Modeling and Control of Robot Manipulators," 2nd Edition, Springer-Verlag, 2005 (ISBN: 1852332212).
Topics
- Introduction to Computer-Integrated Manufacturing
- Automation and Control Systems
- Computer-Aided Design
- Computer-Aided Manufacturing
- Sensors and Actuators for Automation and Process Control
- Kinematic Modeling of Industrial Robots
- Manufacturing Cells and Assembly Lines
- Automated Production Lines and Assembly Systems
Evaluation Procedure
The course evaluation involves six homework assignments. There are four practical labs in the course. There is one mid-semester examination, and a final exam.
Grading
| Homework Assignments (6) | 50 % |
| Lab Attendance | 10 % |
| Midterm Exam | 20 % |
| Final Exam | 20 % |