FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Department of Mechanical Engineering

ME 320 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Manufacturing Automation
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
ME 320
Fall/Spring
3
1
3
5

Prerequisites
  ME 204 To get a grade of at least FD
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Problem Solving
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to explain the basic concepts of manufacturing automation and to give information about various hardware elements used in automation.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • list sensors and actuators used in manufacturing automation.
  • analyze Digital-to-Analog conversion and discrete data I/O.
  • define the use of PLCs
  • explain basic hardware of Numerical Control.
  • explain the use of Robots
Course Description The main topics included in this course are automation types, Sensors and Actuators, Data Conversion, Numerical Control technology and types of NC concept, Principles of NC programming, PLC, Robot anatomy.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
X
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Basic elements of automated systems; advanced automation functions; levels of automation Chapter 4 - Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing", Mikell P. Groover, 4th Edition, Pearson.
2 Binary systems and digital computer hardware Lecture notes
3 Binary systems and digital computer hardware Lecture notes
4 Sensors and actuators Chapter 6 - Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing", Mikell P. Groover, 4th Edition, Pearson.
5 Digital-to-analog conversion; i/o devices for discrete data Chapter 6 - Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing", Mikell P. Groover, 4th Edition, Pearson.
6 Fundamentals of NC technology Chapter 5 - Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing", Mikell P. Groover, 4th Edition, Pearson.
7 CNC and DNC concepts, applications Chapter 5 - Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing", Mikell P. Groover, 4th Edition, Pearson.
8 Analysis of positioning systems Chapter 5 - Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing", Mikell P. Groover, 4th Edition, Pearson.
9 Midterm 1
10 Introduction to part programming Chapter 7 - Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing", Mikell P. Groover, 4th Edition, Pearson.
11 IRobot anatomy; robot control systems; Chapter 8 - Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing", Mikell P. Groover, 4th Edition, Pearson.
12 Industrial robot applications; robot accuracy and repeatability Chapter 8 - Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing", Mikell P. Groover, 4th Edition, Pearson.
13 Programmable logic controllers: discrete process control; ladder logic diagram Chapter 9 - Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing", Mikell P. Groover, 4th Edition, Pearson.
14 Programmable logic controllers: ladder logic diagram Chapter 9 - Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing", Mikell P. Groover, 4th Edition, Pearson.
15 Review of the semester
16 Final Exam

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing", Mikell P. Groover, Fourth Edition, Pearson ISBN 0-13-088978-4

Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
30
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
30
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
2
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
1
16
Study Hours Out of Class
14
3
42
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
0
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
1
14
14
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
15
15
Final Exam
1
15
15
    Total
150

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Mathematics based physics, statistics and linear algebra and Mechanical Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.

2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Mechanical Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

3

To be able to design a thermal and mechanical system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

4

To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in engineering applications.

X
5

To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Mechanical Engineering research topics.

X
6

To be able to work efficiently in Mechanical Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.

8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions.

9

To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications.

10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

X
11

To be able to collect data in the area of Mechanical Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language.

12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Mechanical Engineering.

X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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