IND4335

Computer-integrated manufacturing

R Ibrahim

4 points
* 26 lecture hours
* 26 laboratory hours
* Second semester Caulfield

Objectives The student is expected to acquire a basic knowledge and understanding of computer-integrated manufacturing.

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 for computer-assisted part programming. 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 data base, production management, manufacturing control. Computers in manufacturing. Computer process monitoring and control. Production systems at the plant and operation levels. Supervisory computer control. Flexible manufacturing systems. Industrial robotics, robot economics, Group technology, computer-integrated manufacturing, implementation of CAD/CAM systems.

Assessment Class tests: 20%
* Tutorial and laboratory work: 30%
* Examination: 50%

Recommended texts

Rembold N S Computer integrated manufacturing engineering Addison-Wesley, 1994
Amirouche F M L Computer aided manufacturing Prentice-Hall, 1993
El Wakil S D Processes and design for manufacturing Prentice-Hall, 1989
Hawkes B The CAD/CAM process Pitman, 1991
Ibrahim R N and Scutt D Lecture notes Monash University
Lugeen W W Flexible manufacturing cells and systems Prentice-Hall, 1991
Mikell P and others CAD/CAM computer-aided design and manufacturing Prentice-Hall, 1984