B.E.

Degree (Mechanical Engineering)

Category L T P Credit
MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS AND
18ME610
AUTOMATION PC 2 - - 2

Preamble
This course deals with different manufacturing systems and programming methods
practiced in industries. It includes fundamentals of assembly system, automated material
handling system, inspection system along with its system of controls. Further, it deals with
the working principles of manufacturing support systems and the simulation techniques to
build manufacturing environment.

Prerequisite
 NIL
Course Outcomes
On the successful completion of the course students will be able to
CO Course Outcome Statement Weightage ***
Number in %
Identify the different manufacturing system, programming
CO1 20
techniques and interfacing methods
CO2 Balance of assembly line using appropriate algorithm 20
Explain the different transportation and storage system for
CO3 10
material handling
CO4 Explain the principle of part identification and inspection system 10
CO5 Construct ladder logic diagram for given manufacturing process 20
Develop suitable manufacturing plan for MRP/CAPP/Data
CO6 20
collection system for a given manufacturing scenario
*** Weightage depends on Bloom‟s Level, number of contact hours,

CO Mapping with CDIO Curriculum Framework

TCE Learning Domain Level CDIO Curricular
CO
Proficiency Components
# Cognitive Affective Psychomotor
Scale (X.Y.Z)
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1.1, 2.4.5,
CO1 TPS3 Apply Value Mechanism 2.4.6, 2.5.1, 2.5.4, 3.1, 3.1.5,
4.1.1, 4.5.3, 4.6.1, 4.6.2
1.1, 1.3, 2.1.1, 2.1.4,2.2.3,
CO2 TPS3 Apply Value Mechanism 2.4.5, 2.4.6, 2.5.1, 3.1.5,
4.3.1, 4.5.5
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1.1, 2.1.4,
Guided 2.4.5, 2.4.6, 2.5.1, 3.1.1,
CO3 TPS2 Understand Respond
Response 3.1.2, 3.2.4, 4.1.1, 4.2.2,
4.5.1, 4.5.3, 4.6.1, 4.6.2
1.1, 1.2, 1.3,2.1.3, 2.1.4,
Guided 2.4.3, 2.4.4, 2.4.6, 2.5.1,
CO4 TPS2 Understand Respond
Response 2.5.6, 2.5.1, 3.1, 3.2, 4.2.2,
4.3.2, 4.5.4, 4.6.2, 4.6.6
1.1, 1.3, 2.1.1, 2.1.4, 2.4.3,
CO5 TPS3 Apply Value Mechanism 2.4.6, 2.5.1, 3.2.4, 3.2.5,
4.4.1, 4.6.1, 4.6.6
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1.1, 2.1.4,
CO6 TPS3 Apply Value Mechanism 2.1.5, 2.4.5, 2.5.1, 3.1, 4.1.1,
4.2.2, 4.5.3, 4.5.4, 4.6.6

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Mapping with Programme Outcomes and Programme Specific Outcomes

Cos P PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PSO PS PSO
O 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 O2 3
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CO S M L S S
M M S S S S
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CO S M L S S
S M S M M
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CO M L M M
S S S S M S
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CO M L S M
M M S S S S
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CO S M L M M
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CO S M L M S
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S- Strong; M-Medium; L-Low
Assessment Pattern: Cognitive Domain
Continuous Assignment
Cognitive Assessment Tests Terminal
Levels 1 2 3 1 2 3 Examinatio
n
Remember 10 40 10 10
Understand 20 60 40 100 40
Apply 70 - 50 100 - 100 50
Analyse - - - - - -
Evaluate - - - - - - -
Create - - - - - - -

Assessment Pattern: Psychomotor

Psychomotor Skill Miniproject /Assignment/Practical Component

Perception
Set
Guided Response
Mechanism Assignment
Complex Overt Responses
Adaptation
Origination

Sample Questions for Course Outcome Assessment**

** (2 to 3 at the cognitive level of course outcome)

Course Outcome 1(CO1):

1. Prepare a CNC program for turning the part made up of aluminium material which has
step and curvature features with all necessary calculations.
2. Identify the planning and implementation issues for FMS.
3. Suggest the data framing technique of 8 bit data along with different possible data
communication errors.

Course Outcome 2 (CO2):

1. Prepare minimum rational work element for the given assembly operation.

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2. Illustrate the principle of line balancing using Kilbridge and Wester method with at least 8
minimum rational work elements.
3. Identify the advantages and limitations of computerized line balancing technique.

Course Outcome 3 (CO3):

1. Explain the important factor that influences the design or selection of material handling
system?
2. Summarize the different features of material handling systems?
3. Describe AS/RS with its importance?

Course Outcome 4 (CO4):

1. Describe the working principle of linear bar-coding system with simple example?
2. Explain the different techniques used to identify the parts in the assembly system?
3. Write short note on flexible inspection system and machine vision.

Course Outcome 5 (CO5):

1. Identify the Structural model of manufacturing system.
2. Identify the Sequence and programmable controllers.
3. Prepare a ladder logic program for a given manufacturing situation.

Course Outcome 6 (CO6):

1. Illustrate the working principle of MRP with suitable example.
2. Write a GPSS code to simulate a manufacturing environment of your choice.
3. Identify the retrieval type CAPP and compare it with generative type CAPP. Also, give
your comments.

Concept Map

Syllabus
Manufacturing systems: Single station manufacturing system, Single Station Manned cell,
Single station automated cell. CNC machines: classification and programming. Group
technology: Part classification, coding and production flow analysis. Flexible
manufacturing system: Types, Functions, FMS layout, computer control and planning of
FMS. Assembly systems: Classification, line balancing algorithms – manual and
computerized method. Transportation system: Automated guided vehicle, conveyor and
analysis of transportation system. Storage system: Automated Storage and Retrieval
system and Carousel storage system. Automatic part Identification: Types, Bar code
technique, RF identification system, Magnetic stripes and Optical character recognition.

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Automatic Inspection system: Contact Vs Non-contact Inspection techniques, coordinate

measuring machine and machine vision. Programmable Logic controllers: logic control
elements, sequencing elements and ladder logic diagrams. Manufacturing support
system: Manual and Computer Aided Process planning. Production Planning: Master
production schedule, bill of material, inventory record, working of Material Requirements
Planning and outputs. Shop floor control: Phases of shop floor control and factory data
collection system.

Learning Resources
1. Mikell P.Groover, “Automation, Production systems and Computer Integrated
Manufacturing” PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., 3rd Edition, 2009.
2. Vajpayee S. Kant, “Principles of Computer Integrated Manufacturing”, Prentice Hall of
India Learning, 2009.
3. P.M. Agarwal and V.J.Patel, "CNC Fundamentals and Programming”, Charotar
Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., Second Edition, 2014.
4. Hindustan Machine Tool Ltd., “Mechatronics”, Tata McGraw Hill, 2000.
5. Jerry Banks and Barry L. Nelson, “Discrete Event System Stimulation”, Pearson
Education, Fifth edition 2006.
6. H.K.Shivanand and M.M. Benal, “Flexible Manufacturing System”, New Age International
Pvt Ltd Publishers, 2006.
7. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/112/104/112104288/
8. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/112102011/
9. https://freevideolectures.com/course/3068/manufacturing-systems-management/5
10. https://www.btechguru.com/GATE--mechanical-engineering--production-planning-and-
control--material-requirement-planning--material-requirements-planning-video-lecture--
13140--23--203.html

Course Contents and Lecture Schedule

Module Topic No. of Course

No. Hours Outcome
1. Manufacturing systems:
1.1 Single station manufacturing system, Single Station 1
Manned cell, Single station automated cell.
1.2 CNC machines: classification and programming. 3
1.3 Group technology: Part classification, coding and 3
production flow analysis.
CO1
1.4 Flexible manufacturing system: Types, Functions, 2
FMS layout, computer control and planning of FMS.
2. Assembly systems:
2.1 Classification, line balancing algorithms – manual and 2
CO2
computerized method.
3. Transportation system:
3.1 Automated guided vehicle, conveyor and analysis of 2
transportation system.
CO3
3.2 Storage system: Automated Storage and Retrieval 2
system and Carousel storage system.
4. Automatic part Identification:
4.1 Types, Bar code technique, RF identification system, 1
Magnetic stripes and Optical character recognition.
CO4
4.2 Automatic Inspection system: Contact Vs Non-contact 2
Inspection techniques, coordinate measuring machine
and machine vision.
5. Programmable Logic controllers:

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5.1 logic control elements, sequencing elements and ladder 2

CO5
logic diagrams.
6. Manufacturing support system:
6.1 Manual and Computer Aided Process planning 2
6.2 Production Planning: Master production schedule, bill 3 CO6
of material, inventory record, working of Material
Requirements Planning and outputs.
6.3 Shop floor control: Phases of shop floor control and 2
factory data collection system.
Total 27 Hrs

Course Designers:
1. Dr. C. Paramasivam [email protected]
2. Mr. B. Brucelee [email protected]

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