Electromechanical Machine Systems (FSI-5ES)

Academic year 2025/2026
Supervisor: prof. Dr. Ing. Jiří Marek, Ph.D., DBA, FEng.  
Supervising institute: ÚVSSR all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech
Aims of the course unit:

Graduates will be able to design electromechanical machine systems that work on the principle of linear, rotary and combined movements, including mechanical and electrical parts.

Furthermore, they will be able to apply these basic movements to more complex machinery. In addition to the mechanical part of these systems, they will be able to design the electrical part.

Learning outcomes and competences:
 
Prerequisites:

• material sciences (choice of materials),
• construction (drawing documentation),
• technical mechanics.

Course contents:

The subject provides students with an interpretation of electromechanical machine systems. The synergy of the machine (mechanical) and electrical parts is shown. The student will thus understand two systems that work together as a whole, and which are an essential part of all today's modern constructions of machine systems. Everything is demonstrated using examples, and the student thus learns the basic concepts of this system.

Teaching methods and criteria:
 
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:

The subject is completed by taking an exam after the credit has been previously awarded. The credit confirms that the student actively participated in the work during the semester and obtained at least 50 points out of the maximum number of 100 points. The point assessment criterion is the degree of ability to correctly solve assigned tasks independently. Points from exercises do not transfer to the exam.

The exam determines the comprehensive mastery of the material defined in the subject card, especially the ability to apply the acquired knowledge independently and in a creative way. The degree of mastery of the issue is evaluated in the range of 0 to 100 points. The student must obtain at least 50 points out of a maximum of 100 points.

The exam has a written and an oral part. The written part of the exam is mandatory for all students. It consists of four tasks. The oral part of the exam is optional.

Lectures: participation is voluntary.

Exercise: participation is mandatory and controlled by the teacher. They allow a maximum of two absences. In case of long-term absence, compensation for missed lessons is the responsibility of the subject guarantor.

Controlled participation in lessons:
 
Type of course unit:
    Lecture  13 × 2 hrs. optionally                  
    Exercise  13 × 3 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture

1.Structure of electromechanical machine systems, examples of building elements, general principles.
2. Electromechanical systems for linear motion, morphology, design principles.
3. Electromechanical systems for rotary motion, morphology, design principles.
4. Electromechanical systems for combined motion, morphology, design principles.
5. CNC machine tool spindle, morphology, design principles.
6. Manipulation electromechanical systems of production machines and robots morphology, principles for design.
7. Electrical aspects of electromechanical actuators, a comprehensive approach between mechanical and electrical parts.
8. Definition of requirements for the electrical part, definition of input and output parameters, influence of the environment.
9. Power supply system of electrical elements, principles for choosing cabling, fuses.
10. Procedure for designing the electrical equipment of machine systems. 11. Integration of the control parts of the electromechanical machine system.
12. Functional safety of machine systems.
13. Case studies of complex electromechanical systems. Summary of the material discussed.

    Exercise

1. Structure of electromechanical machine systems, decomposition, interconnection and principles for mechanical and electrical parts.
2. Electromechanical systems for linear motion, calculation.
3. Electromechanical systems for rotary motion, calculation.
4. Electromechanical systems for combined motion, calculation.
5. CNC machine tool spindle, calculation for milling and turning.
6. Manipulation electromechanical systems of production machines and robots, design of the size of the robot for handling the workpiece and the tool.
7. Electrical aspects of electromechanical actuators, design.
8. Definition of requirements for the electrical part, determination of the input power of the movement axes of the machine, robot and production system.
9. Power supply system of electrical elements, practical principles for selection.
10. Procedure for designing the electrical equipment of machine systems, application to specific units.
11. Integration of the control parts of the electromechanical machine system, practical principles.
12. Functional safety of machine systems, demonstration of calculation of not simple systems.
13. Case studies of complex electromechanical systems, commentary and demonstration of their creation.

Literature - fundamental:
1.

MAREK, J. et al. Stavba a provoz CNC obráběcích strojů [online]. 1. vyd. Brno: Ústav výrobních strojů systému a robotiky, FSI, VUT v Brně, 23. 3. 2023, updated, průběžně aktualizováno [cit. 11-18-2024]. Učebnice Ústavu výrobních strojů, systému a robotiky, FSI, VUT v Brně, 1 svazek. Dostupné z: https://www.os.fme.vutbr.cz. ISBN 978-80-907452-4-7.

2.

MAREK, J. Kompendium znalostí studenta ÚVSSR [online]. 1. vyd. Brno: Ústav výrobních strojů systému a robotiky, FSI, VUT v Brně, X.X 2023, updated, průběžně aktualizováno [cit. 11-18-2024]. Učebnice Ústavu výrobních strojů, systému a robotiky, FSI, VUT v Brně, 2 svazek. Dostupné z: https://www.os.fme.vutbr.cz.

Literature - recommended:
1.

 MAREK, J., et al. Konstrukce CNC obráběcích strojů. 3rd ed. Praha: MM Publishing, s.r.o., 2014. 688 s. MM speciál. ISBN 978-80-260-6780-1.

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Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
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