GANPAT UNIVERSITY
U. V. Patel College of Engineering
B. Tech. SEM. VIII (Mechatronics)
MC-802 Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Teaching scheme Examination scheme (Marks)
(Hrs) Theory Practical
Grand
Int. Sem End Internal Sem.
L P Total Total Total Total
Asses Marks Hrs Asses End
4 2 6 30 70 3 100 25 25 50 150
1. Introduction to Automation:
Different types of production systems and automation, hard/ fixed automation including process
automation, Transfer machines, Special purpose machine and Walking beam, Flexible Automation
and Programmable Automation, Production and automation economics etc.
2. NC/CNC Machines , Controls & Peripherals:
Introduction, components, NC procedure, coordinates and motion control. Brief introduction to
latest CNC controllers and leading brands of machine tools, Turn-Mill centers, Twin spindle and
Multi-spindle machines, Gantry loaders, Conveyor and transfer lines, Five axis machining. and
HEXAPOD. Introduction to CNC, DNC, VNC and adaptive control. Automatic tool changer
(ATC), Auto work changer (APC), automated jigs & fixtures, coolant system, chip conveyor
system, Auto part loading devices. In process measuring system, touch probes and Non-contact
type measurements.
3. Basic Part Programming:
Axes movements and interpolation with other axis. Application of rotary axis. Manual
programming-offline. Programming formats, Tool offsets, Type of compensations and cutting
parameters. G-codes and M-codes Introduction .to Computer Assisted part programming.
4.Group Technology & Flexible Manufacturing: Introduction, engineering parts with design
and manufacturing attributes, composite part, methods and algorithms for grouping, role of group
technology in automation. Introduction flexibility, measures of flexibility, flexible machines, cells
and systems.
5.Material Handling and Storage:
Types, characteristics, Automated Guided vehicle systems( AGVS), guidance, routing and control,
Automated Storage/Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), Components, controls and applications;
Integration of automated material handling and storage systems to manufacturing environment.
6. Introduction to CIM & Its Components :
CIM Concept, Objective of CIM Implementation, CIM Construction. Architecture, layout and
component standards, systems, LAN, workstations, software, integration, decision support system.
7. CIM Management, Customer-Supplier Communication & MIS:
Need for CAPP, types, benefits, Management of CIM resources, introduction to SAP ERP
package, Electronic trading, voice text data, purchasing strategies. MIS for manufacturing systems,
Intelligent manufacturing, CIM Future.
Term work:
Term work shall be based on above topics of syllabus.
Text / Reference Books:
(1) Automation Production Systems and Computer Integrated Manufacturing
{By Groover M.P.}, Prentice Hall of India
(2) Mechatronics {By HMT} Tata Mc Graw Hill
(3) CIM - A Total Company Competitive Strategy {By Allin Weartherall}Butterworth &
Heinemann edition.
(4) Flexible Manufacturing System {By Luggan}
(5)Numerical Control and Computer Aided Manufacturing
By Kundra T.K. Rao P.N. & Tewari
N.K.} Tata Mc Graw Hill
(6) CNC Technology & Programming By Steve Krar & Arthur Gill}
Mc Graw Hill International
(7)Computer control of Manufacturing SystemsBy Koren Y.C. } Mc Graw Hill