Computer-integrated manufacturing
J Mathew
4 points * 22 lecture hours, 18 tutorial hours, 4 laboratory hours * Second semester * Clayton * Prerequisites: MEC3409
The basic concepts of manufacturing systems; automation of those systems. Computer-aided design; its basis and application. The feature of NC machine tools; design considerations; operation. NC part programming: the APT language. Industrial robots; robot programming; sensors; applications. Computer-integrated production management. Computer control. Artificial intelligence in design and manufacturing. Implementing CIM systems.
Assessment
Examinations (3 hours): 90% * Laboratory work: 10%
Prescribed texts
Mathew J Lecture notes in computer-integrated manufacturing Dept Mechanical Engineering, Monash U, 1991
Recommended texts
Groover M P and Zimmers E W CAD/CAM computer-aided design and manufacturing Prentice-Hall
Koren Y Computer control of manufacturing systems McGraw-Hill, 1983
Rembold U and others Computer integrated manufacturing and engineering Addison-Wesley, 1993