Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)

Introduction to CNC Machine Tools: Development of CNC Technology-Principles and classification of CNC machines, Advantages & economic benefits, Types of control, CNC controllers, Characteristics, Interpolators, Applications, DNC concept.

CNC Programming: Co-ordinate System, Fundamentals of APT programming, Manual part programming-structure of part programme, G & M Codes, developing simple part programmes, Parametric programming, CAM packages for CNC machines-IDEAS, Unigraphics, Pro Engineer, CATIA, ESPIRIT, MasterCAM etc., and use of standard controllers-FANUC, Heidenhain and Sinumeric control system.

Tooling for CNC Machines: Cutting tool materials, Carbide inserts classification; Qualified, semi- qualified and preset tooling, Cooling fed tooling system, Quick change tooling system, Tooling system for machining centre and turning center, tool holders, Tool assemblies, Tool magazines, ATC mechanisms, Tool management.

Robotics and Material Handling Systems: Introduction to robotic technology, and applications, Robot anatomy, material handling function, Types of material handling equipment, Conveyer systems, Automated guided vehicle systems, Automated storage/retrieval systems, Work-in-process storage, Interfacing handling and storage with manufacturing.

Group Technology and Flexible Manufacturing System: group Technology-part families, Parts classification and coding, Production flow analysis, Machine Cell Design, Benefits of Group Technology, Flexible manufacturing systems- Introduction, FMS workstations, Computer control system, Planning for FMS, Applications and benefits.

Computer Integrated Manufacturing: Introduction, Evaluation of CIM, CIM hardware and software, Requirements of computer to be used in CIM system, Database requirements, Concurrent engineering- Principles, design and development environment, advance modeling techniques.

Books:

1. Computer Numerical Control Machines P. Radahkrishnan New Central Book Agency

2. CNC Machines M.S. Sehrawat and J.S. Narang Dhanpat Rai and Co.

3. CNC Programming Handbook Smid Peter Industrial Press Inc.