MEC4433

Computer-integrated manufacturing

J Mathew

4 points
* 22 lectures, 10 tutorial hours and 4 laboratory hours
* First semester
* Caufield
* Prerequisites: MEC3403, MEC3409

Objectives To develop a basic understanding of the application of computers in manufacturing; a working knowledge of computer numerical control programming and hardware; an understanding of the use of industrial robots in manufacturing; an appreciation of the degree of automation in a computer integrated manufacturing enterprise.

Synopsis The basic concepts of manufacturing systems; automation of those systems. Computer-aided design; its basis and application. The feature of NC machine tool; 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 Examination (3 hours): 80%
* Test on laboratory work: 20%

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, Nnaji B O and Storr A Computer integrated manufacturing and engineering Addison-Wesley

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