Course detail

Mechanisation and Automation

FSI-EMMAcad. year: 2024/2025

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

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. Marek Štroner, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Manufacturing Technology (ÚST)

Entry knowledge

Basic knowledge of producing mechanization, handling and basic information about machines and equipment in manufacturing technology (mainly in forming, machining and welding technologies).

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Attendance at lessons is checked. The lecture is different each week, that is why an absence may be compensated for 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.


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.

Aims

The subject provides students with all necessary knowledge about handling systems and automation in the area of metal forming production, machining, casting, welding and other technological production with the higher level of automation.


Students will acquire necessary knowledge of mechanization and automation and handling systems in engineering automation workshops and production control. They will be received the basics and principles of numerical control, industrial robots and NC and CNC machines as well. The obtained knowledge will be applied in the field of the processing all types technological production designs.

Study aids

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

and

E-learning

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

BLACK, J.: 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

Hlavenka,B.: Manipulace s materiálem (systémy a prostředky manipulace s materiálem), Brno,1983, VUT - učební texty
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.: Technologické projekty, Brno, 1991, VUT - učební texty

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B-STR-P Bachelor's

    specialization STG , 3 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme C-AKR-P Lifelong learning

    specialization CLS , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Marek Štroner, Ph.D.

Syllabus

  1. Introduction and history of mechanization and automation, CIM, CAD, CAPE, CAPP, CAE, CAM, CAQ – modern production control
  2. Automated workplaces for machining, forming and welding
  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
  11. Automatic tool change
  12. Analysis of the conditions of use of industrial robots and manipulators, warheads, effectors, interactions with surroundings
  13. Automated production systems and complex handling

Exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Marek Štroner, Ph.D.

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