Course detail

Mechanisation, Automation and Handling

FSI-HMEAcad. year: 2022/2023

The course introduces students to the basic types of mechanization, manipulation, automation elements and their use in the field of engineering. Their use in industrial applications of production forming, machining, welding, foundry systems unconventional technologies is solved. The theory is focused on all types of transport systems, cranes, carts and all types of hoppers, feeders, conveyors, orientators and peripherals, used in the project of automated systems. Furthermore, flexible production systems (FPS), automated production lines, integrated production systems (IPS) are discussed. The subject focuses on the analysis of used robots and manipulators, including their theory and end effectors. Furthermore, modular machine tools, production lines, CNC machine tools are discussed.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Zdeněk Lidmila, CSc.

Department

Institute of Manufacturing Technology (ÚST)

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.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

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.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

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 protocols. The subject-unit credit is done by examining the participation in the course and the projects evaluation. The exam consists of the written test and the oral part.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

BLACK, J.T.: The Design of the Factory with a future, Mecgraw-Hill, ISBN 978-007005506 (EN)
CHVÁLA, Břetislav a Josef, NEDBAL. Automatizace. 1.vyd.Praha: SNTL, 1987, 603 s. 04-218-87 (CS)
RUMÍŠEK, Pavel. Automatizace výrobních procesů II: tváření. Praha: Mezinárodní organizace novinářů, 1990. ISBN 80-214-0221-0. (CS)
URBÁNEK, Jiří. Automatizace výrobních procesů: obrábění. Brno: Ediční středisko VUT, 1990. Učební texty vysokých škol (Vysoké učení technické v Brně). ISBN 80-214-0161-3. (CS)

Recommended reading

Kamelander, I.: Mechanizace a automatizace výrobních strojů, Brno 1987, VUT - učební texty
Novák - Marcinčin, Josef. Application of virtual manufacturing in area of robotic workplaces design and operation. Univerzity of Zenica. Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. 2006. ISBN 9958617307 (EN)
Palko, Anton a Juraj Smrček. Robotika: koncové efektory pre priemyselné a servisné roboty: navrhovanie - konštrukcia a riešenie. 1.vyd. Košice. 2004. 272 s. ISBN 80-8073-218-3 (SK)
Rumíšek, P.: Automatizace výrobních procesů II. - tváření, Brno 1990, VUT - učební texty
Urbánek, J.: Automatizace výrobních procesů - obrábění, Brno 1990 , VUT - učební texty

Elearning

eLearning: currently opened course

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-STG-P Master's

    specialization STG , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    specialization STM , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme LLE Lifelong learning

    branch CZV , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Marek Štroner, Ph.D.

Syllabus

  1. Introduction to mechanization, automation and handling
  2. Mechanization means - distribution, cranes, carts, transport and handling systems
  3. Warehouse handling systems
  4. Handling systems - hoppers, feeders, conveyors, orientators, capture and orientation mechanisms, slides, cutting line
  5. Mechanization systems in foundries, welding shops, forges and assembly
  6. Robots and manipulators I. - principles, structure, construction, drives and control
  7. Robots and manipulators II. - analysis of conditions for the use of industrial robots and manipulators
  8. Robot effectors and peripherals
  9. Modular machine tools, production lines, CNC machine tools
  10. Production centers, single-purpose machines, automated production lines and transport systems
  11. Integrated production systems and complex handling
  12. Flexible production cells, machining centers and robotics complexes
  13. Objects and solutions of mechanization, automation and handling in the field of metal forming technology

 

Exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Marek Štroner, Ph.D.

Syllabus

  1. Theory of causal locations, protocol entry Design of an automated workshop
  2. Execution of capacity calculations
  3. Execution of capacity calculations
  4. Design of an automated workshop
  5. Choice of industrial robots and manipulators, optimization for selection the pallet and handling equipment
  6. Protocol submission
  7. Introduction to software Kauza-X for evaluation of automation and mechanization
  8. Working with the expert system Kauza-X (flexible production line)
  9. Working with the expert system Kauza-X (integrated production section)
  10. Design of automated production system according to the task
  11. Choice and characteristics of the robot
  12. Protocol submission
  13. Evaluation of protocols and participation, granting of credit

Elearning

eLearning: currently opened course