DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

L T P C
MEC18R448 : AUTOMATION IN MANUFACTURING
3 0 0 3
Pre-requisite: Course Category: Program Core Courses
Course Teacher : I.Rajkumar
Course Outcome(s):
CO1 Explain the concepts of automation in the field of machine tool based manufacturing
CO2 Outline the basic fundamentals of CAD software
CO3 Apply the knowledge in computer aided manufacturing and CNC technology
CO4 Interpret the various strategies in low cost automation.
CO5 Contrast the basics of product design towards industrial application.
Mapping of Course Outcome(s):
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PSO1 PSO2 PSO3
CO1 3 2 2 2 1 3
CO2 3 2 2 1 2 3 3
CO3 2 2 3
CO4 3 2 2 2 2 1 2 3
CO5 2 2 3 2
Course Topics:
Unit-I: INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMATION
Introduction: Why automation, Current trends, CAD, CAM, CIM; Rigid automation: Part
handling, Machine tools. Flexible automation: Computer control of Machine Tools and
Machining Centers, NC and NC part programming, Unigraphics, Solid works.
Unit-II: COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN
Computer Aided Design: Fundamentals of CAD - Hardware in CAD-Computer Graphics Software and
Data Base, Geometric modeling for downstream applications and analysis methods.
Unit-III: COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING
Computer Aided Manufacturing: CNC technology, PLC, Micro-controllers, CNC- Adaptive
Control, Automated Material handling, Automated Guided Vehicles (AVG), Group
Technology (GT), Computer Aided Process Planning (CAPP).
Unit-IV: LOW COST AUTOMATION
Low cost automation: Mechanical & Electro mechanical Systems, Pneumatics and
Hydraulics, Illustrative Examples and case studies.
Unit-V: INTRODUCTION TO MODELING AND SIMULATION
Introduction to Modeling and Simulation: Product design, process route modeling,
Optimization techniques, Case studies & industrial applications.
Text Book(s):
1. P.Mikell Groover, “Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-integrated Manufacturing”,
Edition: 4, Prentice Hall , 2016.
2. Serope Kalpakjian and R.Steven Schmid, “Manufacturing – Engineering and Technology”, Edition: 7,
Pearson , 2013.
Reference(s):
1. YoramKoren, “Computer control of manufacturing system”, Edition: 1, McGraw Hill Education ,
2017.
2. Ibrahim Zeid, “CAD/CAM: Theory & Practice”, Edition: 2, McGraw Hill Education , 2009.
3. P.N.Rao, “CAD/CAM: Principles and applications”, Edition: 3, McGraw Hill Education , 2017.