Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology B.E. - Mechatronics Engineering SMEA3010 Automation in Manufacturing Syllabus

[Arvind Kumar]

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology B.E. - Mechatronics Engineering SMEA3010 Automation in Manufacturing Syllabus

SATHYABAMA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

SMEA3010 AUTOMATION IN MANUFACTURING
L T P Credits Total Marks
3 0 0 3 100

UNIT 1 INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMATION 9 Hrs.
Developments in manufacturing technology, Need of automation, Levels of automation, Strategies, advantages, limitations
and applications of automation. Analog-to-digital conversion, Digital-to-analog conversion, Input and output, Numbering
systems, Mechanisms and machine elements. Components of a control system, Mathematical characterization and transfer
functions, Laplace transforms and system response.

UNIT 2 CONTROLLERS, SENSORS AND ACTUATORS 9 Hrs.
Controllers: Microprocessors, microcontrollers, PLCs and computers. Actuators: Electrical linear and rotary actuators,
Hydraulic linear and rotary actuators, Pneumatic linear and rotary actuators, Control elements. Sensors: Position,
displacement and velocity sensors, Relays, Timers and Switches.

UNIT 3 AUTOMATION FOR MACHINE TOOLS 9 Hrs.
NC, DNC and CNC machine tools, Indexing mechanisms, Part identification, Automatic tool changers, Automatic assembly
transfer systems. NC Programming. Line balancing, Automated assembly, CMM, Machine vision.

UNIT 4 AUTOMATION FOR MATERIALS HANDLING 9 Hrs.
Part identification techniques, Material handling equipments: Conveyors, Industrial vehicles, AGVs, AS/RS, Robot
Technology: Robot classification, Parts of robot system and industrial applications.

UNIT 5 MODERN AUTOMATION AND APPLICATIONS 9 Hrs.
Rapid prototyping techniques and applications. Applications of artificial intelligence and expert systems in automation,
Industry 4.0: Generations of industrial revolution, Smart manufacturing and Applications. Case studies and automation
circuit design for a variety of industrial applications.
Max. 45 Hrs.

COURSE OUTCOMES
On completion of the course, student will be able to
CO1 - Understand the fundamentals and control theory of automation systems.
CO2 - Understand the basics components, such as controllers, sensors and actuators used in the automation systems.
CO3 - Examine various automations systems and techniques used for machine tools and quality testing.
CO4 - Examine various automations systems and techniques used for materials handling and storage.
CO5 - Examine various modern automations systems, such as rapid prototyping, artificial intelligence and industry 4.0.
CO6 - Apply automation principles for a variety of industrial applications.

TEXT / REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Mikell P. Groover, "Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-integrated Manufacturing", Prentice Hall, 2008,
815 pages.
2. StamatiosManesis, George Nikolakopoulos, "Introduction to Industrial Automation", CRC Press, 2018, 441 pages.
3. Frank Lamb, "Industrial Automation: Hands On", McGraw Hill Professional, 2013, 368 pages.
4. A.K.Gupta and S.K.Arora, "Industrial Automation and Robotics", Firewall Media, 2007, 348 pages.
5. Shimon Y. Nof, "Springer Handbook of Automation", Springer Science & Business Media, 2009, 1812 pages.

END SEMESTER EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
Max. Marks: 100 Exam Duration: 3 Hrs.
PART A: 10 questions of 2 marks each – No choice 20 Marks
PART B: 2 questions from each unit of internal choice, each carrying 16 marks 80 Marks