Analysis and synthesis of integrated manufacturing systems. Topics include modeling of manufacturing systems and the role of computers in the control and integration of manufacturing systems.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: IME 2460; recommended, ECE 1010 and IME 3580.

Credits: 3 hours

Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (2 to 3)

1. Understanding of capabilities of Graphical Computer Systems - IME 2460
2. Capability to define and follow an algorithmic approach to problem solving -
   CS 1040 or CS 1110

In accordance with the above stated course description, at the end of the semester the students should have the ability to,

1. Identify appropriate computer control in a manufacturing setting. (a, b, c, d, & f)
2. Perform experiments with CNC machines, DNC, part programming, Robots and factory automation (a, b, c, & d)
3. Analyze typical automated systems commonly found in manufacturing enterprises. (a, b, & c)
4. Utilize data communications for the integration of manufacturing processes. (a, b, c, d, & f)
5. Function as a member of a team to undertake the analysis and integration of automated manufacturing processes. (a, b, c, d, e, & f)

1. Mid-term Exam: The mid-term exam will be given on the last week of October. It will be comprehensive, covering all material that was presented in the lecture and the laboratory to date. The mid-term exam will account for 25% of the grade.
2. Final Exam: The final exam will be held on the third week (14-18) of December. The final exam will be comprehensive, covering all material that was presented in the lecture and the laboratory for the entire semester. The final exam will account for 25 % of the grade.
3. Homework/pop quizzes: Various homework assignments will be made during the course of the semester. Homework will not be accepted late. Pop quizzes will not be announced and can not be made up if missed. The total of all homework and pop quizzes will account for 5% of the grade.
4. Class Participation: All students are expected to actively participate in the discussion of the topic of the day. The students will be evaluated on their individual degree of participation. This will account for 5% of the grade. (1, 2, 3, & 4)
5. Lab Activities: Various means will be used to evaluate the students lab work including abut not limited to) lab reports, lab quizzes, questioning about details of lab set-ups, etc. The evaluation of the lab activities will account for 35% of the grade.
6. Lab Housekeeping: The maintenance of a clean and safe work area is vital to the manufacturing enterprise. All students will be required to clean up after themselves. Furthermore, every student will be required to determine and accomplish a necessary item of common housekeeping at each lab session. Evaluation of the student's housekeeping will account for 5% of the grade.

Chang, T.C., Wysk, R.A., & Wang, H.P. (1998). Computer-Aided Manufacturing, Second Edition, Prentice-Hall.

James A. Rehg, Henry W. Kraebber (2001), Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, Second Edition, Prentice-Hall.

Pavel Ikonomov, Ph.D.