Course detail

Mechanisation and Automation

FSI-EMMAcad. year: 2025/2026

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 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

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

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 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 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