Course: Automation of Manufacturing Processes

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Course title Automation of Manufacturing Processes
Course code KTO/AVPA
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Heller Petr, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Les Jiří, Ing.
Course content
The KTO/AVP course deals with the automation of the production process especially in the field of machine tools. The course includes manual creation of NC program. - Automation - basic terms, hard automation - Mechanical systems of automation - Pneumatic systems of automation - Hydraulic systems of automation - NC programming - basic terms - CNC control systems - NC machine tool location systems, driving motors - Technological systems of programming - Automated systems of programming - Adaptive systems of programming - Flexible manufacturing systems

Learning activities and teaching methods
Seminar classes, Lecture, Practicum
  • Undergraduate study programme term essay (20-40) - 30 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 40 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 38 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
to explain the concepts of engineering technology, especially machining technology
to explain basic mathematical and geometric concepts
Skills
to sugest a suitable technological method for the machined part
to compile the relevant equations of the basic geometric shapes
Competences
N/A
N/A
to calculate basic mathematical calculations in the field of analytical geometry
learning outcomes
Knowledge
to describe the function and operation of basic automation elements
to describe the basic functions of the NC code
to explain the structure of the NC program
Skills
to design a simple disc cam from a technological point of view
to compile a simple NC program in ISO code
to draw the tool path from the NC program data
Competences
N/A
N/A
to process independently simple assignments in the field of automation of production machines
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture
Practicum
Seminar classes
description of automation systems for production machines
Multimedia supported teaching
Task-based study method
Project-based instruction
Skills
Lecture
Practicum
Task-based study method
creation of training NC programs for specified parts
Multimedia supported teaching
Project-based instruction
Competences
Lecture
Practicum
Task-based study method
practical exercises on NC machines
Project-based instruction
Multimedia supported teaching
assessment methods
Knowledge
Combined exam
Skills demonstration during practicum
Seminar work
to know the basic methods of automation of production machines to understand the basics of NC machine programming
Skills
Skills demonstration during practicum
Individual presentation at a seminar
to explain the principle of operation of automation systems
Competences
Combined exam
Skills demonstration during practicum
Individual presentation at a seminar
to create an NC program for the specified part
Recommended literature
  • Altintas, Yusuf. Manufacturing automation : metal cutting mechanics, machine tool vibrations, and CNC design. 1st pub. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2000. ISBN 0-521-65973-6.
  • Davim, J. Paulo. Mechatronics and intelligent manufacturing. Volume 1. New York : Nova Science Publishers, 2012. ISBN 978-1-61324-947-5.
  • Follprecht, Jaroslav; Zahradník, Jiří. Řízení obráběcích strojů. 1. vyd. Praha : SNTL, 1979.
  • Chvála, Břetislav; Dunay, Gejza; Nedbal, Josef. Automatizace. Vyd. 2. nezm. Praha : SNTL - Nakladatelství technické literatury, 1987.
  • Jandečka, Karel; Kožmín, Pavel; Česánek, Jiří. Programování NC strojů. V Plzni : Západočeská univerzita, 2000. ISBN 80-7082-692-4.
  • Krsek, A. Automatizace výrob. procesů. Bratislava Skripta SVŠT, 1987.
  • Kurfess, Thomas R. Robotics and automation handbook. Boca Raton : CRC Press, 2005. ISBN 0-8493-1804-1.
  • Maršík A., Kubičík M. Automatizace. SNTL-ALFA, Praha,, 1987.
  • Raven, Francis H.:. Automatic Control Engineering.. New York, McGraw-Hill, 1995. ISBN 0-07-051341-4.
  • SCHMID, DIETMAR a kol.:. Řízení a regulace pro strojírenství a mechatroniku. Praha: EURODA-SOBOTÁLES CZ., 2005.
  • Sova, František. Automatizace výrobních procesů I. II. část. Plzeň : VŠSE, 1986.
  • Sova, František. Automatizace výrobních procesů I. 1. vyd. Plzeň : VŠSE, 1986.


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