Purdue University - College of Technology
Computer Integrated Manufacturing Technology
ABET Accredited - Society of Manufacturing Engineers - Manufacturing Engineering Technology Program
Automated Manufacturing II
Class 2, lab. 2, cr. 3. (Prerequisite: MET 242)
Catalog Description: Automated manufacturing methods and processes are introduced as instruments of CIM (computer-integrated manufacturing) systems. Emphasis is on applications and programming practices for computer automated manufacturing processes and technologies. Topics include: CAD/CAM (computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacture) integration, motion control for discrete parts manufacturing, computerized manufacturing equipment, computer-assisted numerical control programming, and CAM techniques for quality control and process planning.
Course Goal: Introduce students to the concepts, tools, and techniques of CAM consistently with industrial practice. Students who successfully complete the course will understand and be able to apply CAM-related tools and methods in the design and implementation of manufacturing processes.
Course Objectives: Following the completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Relate the importance of CIM and how it relates to the overall manufacturing enterprise.
2. Utilize computer-aided design and understand the role of CAD/CAM integration in the manufacture of a product.
3. Relate the function and importance of components and systems for computerized motion control as employed in numerically controlled machinery.
4. Exchange CAD geometry between CAD and CAM systems using neutral file formats. [P02-2]
5. Manually create a successful numerical control program to guide a 2 ½ axis CNC milling machine. [P01-2]
6. Manually create a successful numerical control program to guide a 2 axis CNC lathe.
7. Apply three-dimensional software simulations for problem-solving in numerical control programs.
8. Specify effective computer-assisted measuring equipment in the design of manufacturing processes.
9. Utilize automated data collection as input to process capability and process control software tools.
10. Generate tool libraries and process parameters for use in computer-assisted numerical control programming.
11. Create numerical control programs using graphics-based computer-assisted programming software. [P01-2]
12. Relate the purpose and function of a CAM postprocessor.
13. Postprocess cutter location source files into machine-specific numerical control code. [P02-2]
14. Set up and execute NC programs on 2 ½ or 3 axis milling machine. [P02-2]
15. Describe the application of Group Technology and its benefits to automated manufacturing.
16. Group component parts into part families using each of the three primary methods: visualization, part coding and classification, and process flow analysis.
17. Utilize CAPP (computer-aided process planning) software to generate process plans for discrete part manufacturing.