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References
Armarego, E.J.A. and Brwn, R.W. The Machining of Metals.
Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice Hall, 1969
Boothroyd, G. Fundamentals of Metal Machining. London: Edward
Arnold, 1965
Groover, M.P Automation, Production Systems, and Computer
lntegrated Manufacturing. 2nd ed, Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice
Hall, 1987
MM615 Manufacturing Automation
No. of hours per week: two hours
Assessment: examination, assignments and
laboratory reports
A subject in the Graduate Diploma in CADICAM, Graduate
Diploma in CIM, Master of Engineering (CIM) and Master of
Technology (CIM).
Subject aims and description
This subject aims to develop an understanding of aspects of
numerical control and its relationships with other advanced
manufacturing technologies.
Numerical control - comparisons with conventional
automatics in machining. Types of control - NC, CNC, DNC,
DDNC. Open and closed loop systems. Adaptive control.
Multiple axis machine systems, profile cutting, applications in
various industry types.
NC part programming. Manual part programming methods,
computer assisted part programming. Postprocessors. The
APT language.
Economics of NC.
Introduction to automated assembly,
Laboratory sessions: NC milling, NC turning, CATlAlNC
programming, postprocessing and link.
Textbook
Groover, M.P. Automation, Production Systems, and Computer
lntegrated Manufacturing. 2nd ed, Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice
Hall, 1987
MM616
Manufacturing Automation
No. of hours per week: two hours
Assessment: examination, assignments and
laboratory reports
A subject in the Graduate Diploma in CADICAM.
Subject aims and description
The subject is intended to provide an understanding of the
use of automation and expert systems in manufacturing.
Flow lines and flow line balancing: transfer mechanisms,
analysis of flow lines, flow line balancing, computer
simulation of flow lines.
Flexible automation: programmable logic controllers (P.L.C.),
robots and their applications, automated guided vehicles
(A.G.V.). Automated warehousing.
Automated inspection systems - co-ordinate measurement
machines (C.M.M.).
Expert and knowledge based systems: discussion of relevance
and characteristics of expertknowledge based systems.
Laboratory: practical work relating to programming coordinate
measurement machines (C.M.M.), programmable
logic controllen (P.L.C.) and industrial robots.
References
Groover, M.P. Automation, Production Systems and Computer
Integrated Manufacturing. 2nd ed, Englewood Cliffs. Prentice Hall,
1987
Malcolm, W.R. Robotics: An Introduction. 2nd ed, Boston. Mass.: WVS
Kent Publishing Co., 1988
Further references will be supplied by the lecturer.
MM617 Introduction to Computer lntegrated
Manufacture
No. of hours per week: two hours
Assessment: assignments and examination
A subject in the Graduate Diploma in CADICAM, Graduate
Diploma in CIM, Master of Engineering (CIM) and Master of
Technology (CIM).
Subject aims and description
This subiect aims to ~rovide the student with an
appreciation of the breadth of computer integrated
manufacturing - as such, it establishes the context for all
other subjects taken in completing the course.
Computer aided design (CAD): application of computers in
engineering design.
Computer aided manufacture (CAM): the role of numerical
control (NC) in CAM, CNC, DNC, manufacturing planning
and control systems - MRP, MRPII. CAPP and shop floor
control systems.
Group technology and flexible manufacturing: application of
group technology in cellular type flexible manufacturing,
definition of flexible manufacturing systems (FMS) and
discussion of various aspects of flexibility.
Computer integrated manufacturing (CIM): definitions,
integration of elements of CIM via common data bases, data
base management systems, relationship between FMS and
CIM.
Reference
Groover, M.P. Automation, Production Systems, and Computer
htegrated Manufacturing. 2nd ed, Englwood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice
Hall, 1987
MM618
lnroduction to Robotics
No. of hours per week: two hours
Assessment: assignment worknab reports and
examination
A subject in the Graduate Diploma in CADICAM.
Subject aims and description
The subject is intended to provide an understanding of the
use of robots in increasing manufacturing productivity. The
basic terminology used in robotics is explained and the
factors affecting the implementation of robotics in industry
discussed.
Robot definitions, classifications, specifications and
characteristics.
Robot hardware elements: drive systems, controllers.
Robot end effectors: gripper design, choosing an end
effector.
Robot sensor systems: vision, force and toque sensing
systems.
Robot applications: machine tending, spray painting,
glueing, arclspot welding and assembly.
Technical and financial evaluation of robotic installations.
Organisational effects of 'robotization'.
Robot programming: walkthrough, leadthrough and
offline programming.
References
Engelberger, J.F. Robotics in Practice. London: Kogan Page Ltd.. 1986
Groover, M.P. et al. Industrial Robotics: Technology, Frvgromming and
Applications. NRN York: McCraw Hill, 1986
Malcolm. D.R. Robotics: An Introduction. 2nd ed, Boston, Mass.:
PSW-Kent. 1988