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~ ~ 6 3Machine 1 Systems
No. of hours per week: two hours
Assessment: assignment/examination
Subject aims and description
The aim of this subject is for students to develop an
understanding of software and hardware aspects of CIM
systems.
Development of NC and robot programming languages: online
and offline programming of NC machines and robots.
Levels of programming: manipulator, object and objective
levels of programming.
Development of a universal programming language: the
implications.
Material handling systems in FMSICIM: robots in material
handling, automated guided vehicles (AGV) - control and
implementation, automated warehousing - description of
hardware, integration with other elements of automated
material handling system.
Expert and knowledge based systems: description of elements,
knowledge and problem representation in an expert system,
use of expert system 'shells' and commerical systems,
development of expert systems including prototyping, role of
expert systems in machining.
Introduction to fuzzy logic and neural networks.
References
Groover, M.P. et al. Industrial Robotics: Technology, Programming and
Applications. New York, McGraw-Hill, 1986
Malcolm, D.R. Robotics an Introduction. 2nd edn, Boston, Mass., P.W.S.
Kent Publishing Co., 1988
Mueller, T. Automated Guided Vehicles. Bedford, IFS Publications, 1983
Further references will be supplied by lecturer
~ ~ 6 3 Computer 2 Aided Design
No. of hours per week: two hours
Assessment: assignmentslproject examination
Subject aims and description
This subject aims to introduce theoretical foundations of
computer graphics and CAD systems and provide hands-on
experience in micro CAD 3D systems.
Theory section: graphic element data bases: alternative
methods of organisation, storage and retrieval of graphic
elements. Transformation systems: windowing, clipping, 2D
and 3D transformations. Translation, scaling and rotation
matrices. Hidden line algorithms, mass property algorithms.
Designing a simple 2D CAD system using fundamental
programming skills.
Practical section: Further hands on micro CAD system with 3D
modelling and introduction to micro CADICAM.
References
Foley, J.D. and Van Dam, A. Fundamentals of lnteractive Computer
Graphics. Reading, Mass., Addison-Wesley, 1982
Groover, M.P. and Zimmers, E.W. CADICAM Computer Aided Design
and Manufacturing. Englewood Cliffs, N.J., Prentice Hall, 1984
Newman, W.M. and Sproull, R.F. Principles of lnteractive Computer
Graphics. 2nd edn, New York, McGraw-Hill, 1979
Pao, Y.C. Elements of Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing.
New York, Wiley, 1984
~ ~ 6 3 Advanced 3 CAD
No. of hours per week: four hours
Assessment: assignmentslproject and examination
Subject aims and description
This subject aims to introduce advanced topics of CAD and
related theory, review various CAD systems and provide hands
on experience in advanced 3D geometric modelling system.
Geometric modelling: wireframe, surface and solid modelling.
Complex surfaces and curves, kinematics and robotics
simulations. Finite element applications. 3D representations:
wolvoon surfaces. curved surfaces. Bezier curves and surfaces,
spl&s. CAD implementation. Brief review of micro, mini and
mainframe CAD systems.
Hands on advanced 3D geometric modelling systems:
wireframe, surface, solid modelling. Complex surfaces and
slines. NC cutter path determination and verification using
post processor.
References
Foley, J.D. and Van Dam, A. Fundamentals of lnteractive Computer
Graphics. Reading, Mass., Addison-Wesley, 1982
Groover, M.P. and Zimmers, E.W. CADICAM Computer Aided Design
and Manufacturing. Englewood Cliffs, N.J., Prentice Hall, 1984
Newman, W.M. and Sproull, R.F. Principles of Interactive Computer
Graphics. 2nd edn, New York, McGraw-Hill, 1979
Pao, Y.V. Elements of Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing.
New York, Wiley, 1984
~ ~ 6 8Minor 9 Thesis
No. of hours per week: sixteen hours
Assessment: continuous assessment of work and
participationlfinal report and presentation.
(Assessment will be in accordance with the
regulations and marking scheme handed out to
students when projects are approved)
Subject aims and description
This subject aims to give the student the opportunity to apply
the subject matter studied in the other course subject to CIM
related problems in hislher specific field of interest. Where
possible the problems should be industry sponsored and have
direct relevance to the student's area of employment.
Students will work on approved problems under staff
supervision. External supervisorsmay also be appointed. Each
~roiect will reauire a literature survev. and a theoretical andlor
Results and conclusions will be presented in a written report
and oral presentations to selected audiences will be required to
accustom the student to giving oral progress reports on a
major project.