Course detail
Mechanisation, Automation and Handling
FSI-HME-K Acad. year: 2021/2022 Summer semester
The subject introduces students to basic types of mechanization, handling and automation components and their theory and utilization in industrial applications of manufacturing systems. Especially is explained for forming, machining, welding, foundry and unconventional technologies. The theory focuses on all kinds of transport systems, cranes, carts and all types of containers, feeders, conveyors, orientators and other peripherals used in automated systems. Furthermore, flexible production systems, automated production lines, integrated production systems, including the analysis of robots and manipulators, are discussed.
Language of instruction
Czech
Number of ECTS credits
4
Supervisor
Department
Learning outcomes of the course unit
The necessary substance will be acquired after students with regard to the working of classical manufacturing systems, mechanization and automation and handling systems and application of this knowledge to NC and CNC machines, robots and manipulators used at all levels of the engineering enterprise. The acquired knowledges could be applied by the students in both structural and technological departments, even in designing their own proposals of manufacturing productions.
Prerequisites
The basic knowledges solve producing of mechanization and automation, handling and basic information about machines and equipment in manufacturing technology. Mainly deal with forming, machining and welding technologies, foundry and unconventional technologies.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The subject is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. Exercises are focused on practical substance presented in lectures.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Attendance at lessons is checked. The lecture is different each week, therefore, an absence may be compensated in the same week only. Only one lecture may be missed without penalty. In the case of more missed exercises and the impossibility of replacing the exercise, the substitute protocols and computational work will be assigned.
Aims
The main objective is understanding of the work of various mechanization and automation systems and explains their principles. This is based on the recognition of the basic classical methods to higher levels of automation.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Participation in lessons is controlled by solving the partial projects submitted in the form of elaborates. The subject-unit credit is done by examining the participation in the course, evaluation of the written tests and the projects evaluation. The exam consists of the written test and the oral part.
The study programmes with the given course
Programme N-STG-K: Manufacturing Technology, Master's
specialization STG: Manufacturing Technology, compulsory
Type of course unit
Guided consultation in combined form of studies
22 hours, compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
1. Introduction to the software for the evaluation of automation processes
2. Introduction, shape division of components, classification, mechanization and automation equipment
3. Logic, logical circuits, detecting elements and sensors
4. Numerical control systems NC-CNC-DNC-HNC
5. Objects and solutions of mechanization, automation and manipulation in the field of metal forming technology
6. Objects and solutions of mechanization, automation and manipulation in the field of machining technologies, welding, casting and cutting
7. Solution of mechanization and automation problems in packaging, brazing, soldering, main principles
8. NC and CNC machines and their application in different technologies, principles
9. Production centers, automated production lines and transport systems
10. Materials handling means, cranes, lift trucks, transport and handling systems
11. Industrial robots and manipulators – principles, structure, controlling
12. Conditions for using the industrial robots at production systems, heads, robot equipment
13. Automation production systems and complex handling
Guided consultation
43 hours, optionally
Syllabus
1. Automation elements – principles, function
2. Automation elements – use, circuits, project assignment
3. Boolean algebra
4. Introduction to automation and mechanization evaluation software
5. Working with the software (conveyors, slides)
6. Working with the software (lift trucks, manipulators and conveyors)
7. Working with the software (flexible production line, integrated production section)
8. Project solution with regard to mechanization and automation
9. Solutions for handling in storages and storaging systems
10. Classical elements of mechanization and manipulation in connection with production machines
11. Progressive methods for automation
12. Design of the AVS system using computer technology
13. Project's evaluation, test and attendance evaluation, subject-unit credit