Course detail

Mechanisation and Automation

FSI-EMM Acad. year: 2025/2026 Summer semester

The introduction to the subject will be the historical development of automation, further continues with modern computer control integrated production (CIM) and their subgroups (CAD, CAPE, CAPP, CAE, CAM, CAQ). It will be explained the need for automation in terms of aspects forced, economically justified and different. After, robots and manipulators and Automated technological workplaces, Automated workplaces for machining, forming and welding will be discussed. In the next part, the subject is focused on Integrated Production Grouping (IPG), Automated Production Systems (APS), Flexible Production Systems (FPS) and Flexible Production Cells. In the following, the design features of NC machine tools will be addressed. Expert systems are characterized in the subject. The basic means of automation and artificial intelligence in flexible automation will also be discussed. Boolean algebra and sensor characteristics are also part of the subject. The subject also deals with automated exchange of tools and workpieces.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

6

Supervisor

Ing. Marek Štroner, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Manufacturing Technology

Entry knowledge

Basic knowledge of production mechanization, material handling and an overview of the machines and equipment used in engineering technologies (especially in forming, machining, casting, welding and unconventional technologies) and their construction. Basic knowledge of mathematical logic.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Participation in each exercise is controlled. If a student misses a lesson, it is possible to replace the relevant lesson with another study group only in the same week. The teaching of only one exercise can be excused, in case of several missed exercises and it is impossible to replace the lesson, the development of substitute protocols and calculation assignments will be assigned.

Ongoing control of teaching is provided by checking students' independent access to solved sub-projects, entered in the form of protocols. The final evaluation of the subject is carried out by checking participation in classes and evaluating the quality of the development of partial projects with the subsequent awarding of credit, which is a necessary condition for the possibility of passing the exam. The exam, checking the level of general knowledge, consists of a written and an oral part.

Aims

The aim of the subject is to introduce different types of mechanization and automation devices and to explain the operation of complex production systems, from classic systems through mechanized systems to progressive production systems using higher degrees and levels of automation.

During the course, students will primarily understand the operation of basic elements, mechanized and automated systems (MAZ), handling devices and mechanized subsystems, as well as ways of creating complex production systems with the application of automated machines, NC and CNC machines, machining centers, manipulators, robots and other devices used in all common engineering production technologies. In addition to construction and technological departments, they will apply the acquired knowledge in design activities in the processing of all types of technological and production designs for engineering production.

Study aids

http://ust.fme.vutbr.cz/tvareni/studium/index.php?stranka=opory

and

E-learning

The study programmes with the given course

Programme B-STR-P: Engineering, Bachelor's
specialization STG: Manufacturing Technology, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hours, optionally

Syllabus


  1. Introduction and history of mechanization and automation, CIM, CAD, CAPE, CAPP, CAE, CAM, CAQ – modern production control

  2. Automated workstations for machining, forming, casting, welding and unconventional technologies

  3. Robotized workplaces and flexible production cells, flexible production systems

  4. Robots and manipulators – their structure and function

  5. Machine tools – requirements, systematic classification, division and design features of NC production machines

  6. Production systems for machining, CNC turning and milling machines, multifunctional machining centers, control of automated production

  7. Expert systems – types, construction, properties and uses

  8. Production process, basic means of automation, artificial intelligence in flexible automation

  9. Boolean algebra, types of sensors

  10. Automatic workpiece change, automatic tool change

  11. Getting to know the collaborative robot fy. Fanuc, programming on-line, of-fline

  12. Analysis of the conditions of use of industrial robots and manipulators (PRaM), warheads, effectors, interactions with surroundings

  13. Automated production systems and complex handling

Exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Syllabus


  1. Protocol entry Material handling in the warehouse with the robot

  2. Determination and dimensioning of the warehouse according to demand

  3. Warehouse workplace design

  4. Choice of portal robot in warehouse

  5. Protocol submission

  6. Introduction to software Kauza-X for evaluation of automation and mechanization

  7. Working with the expert system Kauza-X (conveyors, chutes)

  8. Theoretical calculation of line operation costs and its comparison with the inference system of expert system

  9. Working with the expert system Kauza-X (carts, conveyors and manipulators)

  10. Design of a flexible production line

  11. Choice and characteristics of the robot

  12. Protocol submission

  13. Evaluation of protocols and participation, granting of credit