TEC3296

Manufacturing automation

A Shrivastava

4 points · 24 lectures, 24 laboratory and tutorial hours · Second semester · Caulfield · Prohibited combinations: TEC3265, TEC3266

Objectives To develop basic skills in design of digitally controlled pneumatic and hydraulic circuits used in automation, design of switch logic circuits, programming sequential and PLC controllers, design and application of material handling techniques and robotics.

Synopsis Introduction to hydraulics, pneumatics and electronics used in automation; actuators, sensors and logic elements; digital electronics and microprocessors, control technology, interface components and systems, use of computers in automation, use of PLCs; Introduction to automated materials handling and robotics, Direct and reverse kinematics for object manipulation and control of robots and automated systems; mechanisation of parts handling, parts feeding and transfer, automated production and assembly; flow line, group technology, flexible manufacturing systems.

Assessment Examination (3 hours ): 70% · Tests and assignments: 30%

Recommended texts

Rohner P Automation with programmable logic controllers UNSW Press, 1996
McKerrow P Introduction to robotics Addison-Wesley, 1991
Tanchoco J M A Material flow systems in manufacturing Chapman Hall, 1994

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