IND4335

Computer-integrated manufacturing

(ENG)

4 points + 26 lecture hours + 26 laboratory hours + Second semester, Caulfield

Synopsis: Application of CAD/CAM technology. Overview of numerical control (NC) systems and manual programming. Computer-assisted programming dealing with specific generalised part programming. Mathematics and high level language requirements for part programming. Study of the structure and use of automatic programmed tools (APT). Selection of operating conditions. Brief review of NC manufacturing systems. Elements of the CAM systems: CAM database, production management, manufacturing control. Production systems at the plant and operational levels. Supervisory computer control. Flexible manufacturing systems. Industrial robotics, robot economics, Group technology, implementation of CAD/CAM systems.

Assessment: Class tests: 20% + Examination: 80%