Credits 3

Pre-requisites - None

Core/Elective - Technical Elective Course

To enhance students’ knowledge on computer integrated manufacturing systems and advanced manufacturing technologies so that they will be in a position to deal with the technological aspects in the manufacturing industry.

At the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Interconnect several hardware modules with computers for realizing integrated operations.

2. Design for manufacture with rubber and plastics and also for the use of nonconventional machining techniques, and for abrasive machining techniques.

3. Analyze the effects of the input conditions causing dynamic instabilities and resulting problems in the products.

4. Use dynamic measurements and their frequency spectrum for machine tool diagnostics.

1. Introduction: Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems (CIMS) Computer aided Design/Engineering/Manufacturing and Process Planning (CAD/CAE/CAM/CAPP) Computer simulation of manufacturing processes and systems Cellular manufacturing, Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS), Just-in-Time (JIT) Production Communication Networks / AT

2. Non-traditional machining processes: ECM / EDM / Wire EDM / LASER BEAM Plasma Cutting/Welding Economics of non-traditional machining

3. Machining: Machining Process Monitoring Dynamometry / Machine Tool Dynamics

4. Design and Manufacture of Moulds: Plastics, rubber products, Die casting

5. Abrasive Machining and Finishing Operations: Grinding process, Grinding operations / machines Design consideration, Economics