Manufacturing industry contributes a major share in the GDP of our country. Application of automated systems is certainly improving the productivity of the manufacturing industry. In view of this, a course on “Automation in Manufacturing” is designed with the primary focus on the design and development of automated systems in the manufacturing. Initially the course introduces various automated systems being used in the manufacturing industry. Then the building blocks of a typical automated system are described. It presents a study on the principle of operation and construction details of sensors/transducers, actuators, drives and mechanisms, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. It also covers up the microprocessor technology, programming and CNC technology. The contents are lucidly presented with real-life examples. Case studies based on manufacturing industry applications are presented.INTENDED AUDIENCE :UG, PG students of Mechanical, Production, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering. Practicing engineers.PREREQUISITES : Knowledge of basic electronics and electrical engineering.INDUSTRIES SUPPORT :All automobile manufacturing, mobile phone manufacturing industry, aviation industry
Overview
Syllabus
Week 1:Introduction: Importance of automation in the manufacturing industry. Use of mechatronics. Systems required.Week 2:Design of an automated system: Building blocks of an automated system, working principle and examples.Week 3:Fabrication: Fabrication or selection of various components of an automated system. Specifications of various elements. Use of design data books and catalogues.Week 4:Sensors: study of various sensors required in a typical automated system for manufacturing. Construction and principle of operation of sensors.
Week 5:Microprocessor Technology: signal conditioning and data acquisition, use of microprocessor or micro controllers. Configurations. Working.Week 6:Drives: electrical drives – types, selection criteria, construction and operating principle.Week 7:Mechanisms: Ball screws, linear motion bearings, cams, systems controlled by camshafts.Week 8:Mechanisms: Electronic cams, indexing mechanisms, tool magazines, and transfer systems.Week 9:Hydraulic systems: hydraulic power pack, pumps, valves.Week 10:Hydraulic systems: designing of hydraulic circuits.Week 11:Pneumatic systems: configurations, compressors, valves, distribution and conditioning. Week 12:CNC technology: basic elements, interpolators and programming.
Week 5:Microprocessor Technology: signal conditioning and data acquisition, use of microprocessor or micro controllers. Configurations. Working.Week 6:Drives: electrical drives – types, selection criteria, construction and operating principle.Week 7:Mechanisms: Ball screws, linear motion bearings, cams, systems controlled by camshafts.Week 8:Mechanisms: Electronic cams, indexing mechanisms, tool magazines, and transfer systems.Week 9:Hydraulic systems: hydraulic power pack, pumps, valves.Week 10:Hydraulic systems: designing of hydraulic circuits.Week 11:Pneumatic systems: configurations, compressors, valves, distribution and conditioning. Week 12:CNC technology: basic elements, interpolators and programming.
Taught by
Prof. Shrikrishna N. Joshi
