ME445 INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
| Course Code: | 5690445 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Mechanical Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. MEHMET ALİ SAHİR ARIKAN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
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Teach basic elements of flexible automation,
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Teach/practice CNC machines and programming,and robotics,
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Introduce the concepts of modern technologies used in today’s manufacturing enterprises, like, group technology (GT), integrative manufacturing planning and control, etc.,
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Give a broad view of Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) and its basic features.
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During the CIM Laboratory practice hours, perform process planning and programming, manufacture some parts personally by using CNC machine tools, thus:
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Experience the CIM environment and some related activities,
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Learn and practice process planning, CNC machining,PLC programming by writing programs for handling and manufacturing of parts.
Course Content
Introduction to new concepts in manufacturing engineering. Group technology. Process planning. Integrative manufacturing planning and control. Numerical control in manufacturing. Measurement, analysis and actuation. Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) systems.
Course Learning Outcomes
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Teach basic elements of flexible automation,
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Teach/practice CNC machines and programming,and robotics,
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Introduce the concepts of modern technologies used in today’s manufacturing enterprises, like, group technology (GT), integrative manufacturing planning and control, etc.,
-
Give a broad view of Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) and its basic features.
-
During the CIM Laboratory practice hours, perform process planning and programming, manufacture some parts personally by using CNC machine tools, thus:
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Experience the CIM environment and some related activities,
-
Learn and practice process planning, CNC machining,PLC programming by writing programs for handling and manufacturing of parts.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | Ability to establish the relationship between mathematics, basic sciences and engineering sciences with engineering applications. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Ability to find and interpret information | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Ability to follow the literature and technology related to his/her topic of interest | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Recognition of the need to keep oneself up to date in his/her profession | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Possession of written and oral communication skills | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Ability to conduct team work (within the discipline, inter-disciplinary, multi-disciplinary) | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Ability to produce original solutions | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Use of scientific methodology in approaching and producing solutions to engineering problems and needs | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Openness to all that is new | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Ability to conduct experiments | ✔ | |||
| 11 | Ability to do engineering design | ✔ | |||
| 12 | Awareness of engineering ethics, knowledge and adoption of its fundamental elements | ✔ | |||
| 13 | Ability to take societal, environmental and economical considerations into account in professional activities | ✔ | |||
| 14 | Possession of pioneering and leadership characteristics in areas related to the profession | ✔ | |||