Computer aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing - INDE 3362

Description: This course provides basic knowledge of elements in Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Systems, with particular emphasis on Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), Robotics, materials handling, and Group Technology in manufacturing systems. Hands-on experiments and course projects are required.

Text Book: Automation, Production Systems and Computer Integrated Manufacturing, by M.P. Groover, Prentice Hall, 2^nd Edition, 2001.

Goal: To introduce the impact of computer technology to design and manufacturing.

Course Content

1. Manufacturing, Production and CIM
2. Concurrent Engineering
3. Computer Aided Design and Methodologies
4. Fundamental of NC/CNC Programming
5. Industrial Robots
6. Discrete Process Control
7. Material Transport Systems
8. Material Storage Systems
9. Flexible Manufacturing Systems
10. Group Technology and Cellular Manufacturing

Laboratory:

CAD using EDS-Ideas

NC Programming Exercise

Robotics Programming Exercise

Grading:

Two Exams

Weekly Quizzes

Project

HW and Labs