Mechanisation and Automation (FSI-EMM)

Academic year 2024/2025
Supervisor: Ing. Marek Štroner, Ph.D.  
Supervising institute: ÚST all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech
Course type: departmental course
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The introduction to the subject will be the historical development of automation, further continues with modern computer control integrated production (CIM) and their subgroups (CAD, CAPE, CAPP, CAE, CAM, CAQ). It will be explained the need for automation in terms of aspects forced, economically justified and different. After, robots and manipulators and Automated technological workplaces, Automated workplaces for machining, forming and welding will be discussed. In the next part, the subject is focused on Integrated Production Grouping (IPG), Automated Production Systems (APS), Flexible Production Systems (FPS) and Flexible Production Cells. In the following, the design features of NC machine tools will be addressed. Expert systems are characterized in the subject. The basic means of automation and artificial intelligence in flexible automation will also be discussed. Boolean algebra and sensor characteristics are also part of the subject. The subject also deals with automated exchange of tools and workpieces.
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    Lecture  13 × 3 hrs. optionally                  
    Exercise  13 × 2 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture

  1. Introduction and history of mechanization and automation, CIM, CAD, CAPE, CAPP, CAE, CAM, CAQ – modern production control

  2. Automated workplaces for machining, forming and welding

  3. Robotized workplaces and flexible production cells, flexible production systems

  4. Robots and manipulators – their structure and function

  5. Machine tools – requirements, systematic classification, division and design features of NC production machines

  6. Production systems for machining, CNC turning and milling machines, multifunctional machining centers, control of automated production

  7. Expert systems - types, construction, properties and uses

  8. Production process, basic means of automation, artificial intelligence in flexible automation

  9. Boolean algebra, types of sensors

  10. Automatic workpiece change

  11. Automatic tool change

  12. Analysis of the conditions of use of industrial robots and manipulators, warheads, effectors, interactions with surroundings

  13. Automated production systems and complex handling
    Exercise

  1. Protocol entry Material handling in the warehouse with the robot

  2. Determination and dimensioning of the warehouse according to demand

  3. Warehouse workplace design

  4. Choice of portal robot in warehouse

  5. Protocol submission

  6. Introduction to software Kauza-X for evaluation of automation and mechanization

  7. Working with the expert system Kauza-X (conveyors, chutes)

  8. Theoretical calculation of line operation costs and its comparison with the inference system of expert system

  9. Working with the expert system Kauza-X (carts, conveyors and manipulators)

  10. Design of a flexible production line

  11. Choice and characteristics of the robot

  12. Protocol submission

  13. Evaluation of protocols and participation, granting of credit
Literature - fundamental:
1. CHVÁLA, Břetislav a Josef, NEDBAL. Automatizace. 1.vyd.Praha: SNTL, 1987, 603 s. 04-218-87
3. URBÁNEK, Jiří. Automatizace výrobních procesů: obrábění. Brno: Ediční středisko VUT, 1990. Učební texty vysokých škol (Vysoké učení technické v Brně). ISBN 80-214-0161-3.
4. RUMÍŠEK, Pavel. Automatizace výrobních procesů II: tváření. Praha: Mezinárodní organizace novinářů, 1990. ISBN 80-214-0221-0.
5. BLACK, J.: The Design of the Factory with a future, Mecgraw-Hill, ISBN 978-007005506
Literature - recommended:
1. Rumíšek, P.: Technologické projekty, Brno, 1991, VUT - učební texty
3. Hlavenka,B.: Manipulace s materiálem (systémy a prostředky manipulace s materiálem), Brno,1983, VUT - učební texty
4. Palko, Anton a Juraj Smrček. Robotika: koncové efektory pre priemyselné a servisné roboty: navrhovanie - konštrukcia a riešenie. 1.vyd. Košice. 2004. 272 s. ISBN 80-8073-218-3
4. Kamelander,I.: Mechanizace a automatizace výrobních strojů, Brno 1987, VUT, učební texty
5. Novák - Marcinčin, Josef. Application of virtual manufacturing in area of robotic workplaces design and operation. Univerzity of Zenica. Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. 2006. ISBN 9958617307
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
B-STR-P full-time study STG Manufacturing Technology -- Cr,Ex 6 Compulsory 1 3 S
C-AKR-P full-time study CLS -- Cr,Ex 6 Elective 1 1 S
B-STG full-time study --- no specialisation -- Cr,Ex 6 Compulsory 1 3 S