Offered
Clayton Second semester 2008 (Day)
Synopsis
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. Industrial robots; robot programming; sensors; applications. Computer integrated production management. Computer control. Artificial intelligence in design and manufacturing. Implementing CIM systems. Concurrent engineering, data communication and local-area networks in manufacturing, and the planning of manufacturing systems. E-logistics and e-supply chain management.
Assessment
Tests: 80%
Project: 20%
Contact hours
22 lectures and 22 hours of practice classes
