COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Manufacturing Automation
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
IE 333
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
5
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s) -
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives - Understand and explain basic concepts related to automation of design and manufacturing - Give a broad view of hardware elements used in automation.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • will be able to understand basic consepts of manufacturing systems
  • will be able to explain fundamental manufacturing processes pertinent to CIM consept,
  • will be able to understand automation hardware of CIM systems,
  • will be able to understand basic hardware of Numerical Control,
  • will be able to explain the use of PLC's,
  • will be able to understand non-manufacturing activities of CIM systems
Course Description Production systems and automation, Manufacturing systems – Classification of industries and basic concepts, Basic chip removal processes, Automation and its basic hardware, Numerical Control technology and types of NC concept, Principles of NC programming, Robot anatomy and applications, PLC’s.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Production Systems and Automation: Introduction; Automation in production systems; Manual labor in production systems; Automation principles and strategies Chapter 1; "Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing", Mikell P. Groover, Second Edition, Prentice Hall Inc.
2 Manufacturing Systems: Classification of industries; Manufacturing operations; Production facilities Chapter 2; "Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing", Mikell P. Groover, Second Edition, Prentice Hall Inc.
3 Material (Chip) Removal Processes: Chip removal theory; Turning; Hole processing operations; Milling Lecture notes
4 Material Removal (Chip) Processes: Surface operations; Non-traditional machining processes Lecture notes
5 Introduction to Automation: Basic elements of automated systems; Advanced automation functions; Levels of Automation Chapter 3; "Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing", Mikell P. Groover, Second Edition, Prentice Hall Inc
6 Hardware Components: Sensors and actuators; Analog-to-Digital conversion; Chapter 5; "Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing", Mikell P. Groover, Second Edition, Prentice Hall Inc.
7 Hardware Components: Digital-to-Analog conversion; I/O devices for discrete data Chapter 5; "Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing", Mikell P. Groover, Second Edition, Prentice Hall Inc.
8 Review and Midterm
9 Numerical Control: Fundamentals of NC technology; CNC and DNC; Chapter 6; "Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing", Mikell P. Groover, Second Edition, Prentice Hall Inc.
10 Numerical Control : Applications of numerical control and basic control principles Chapter 6; "Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing", Mikell P. Groover, Second Edition, Prentice Hall Inc.
11 Numerical Control:; Part programming Chapter 6; "Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing", Mikell P. Groover, Second Edition, Prentice Hall Inc.
12 Industrial Robots: Robot anatomy; Robot control systems Chapter 7; "Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing", Mikell P. Groover, Second Edition, Prentice Hall Inc.
13 Industrial Robots: Industrial robot applications; Robot accuracy and repeatability Chapter 7; "Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing", Mikell P. Groover, Second Edition, Prentice Hall Inc.
14 Programmable Logic Controllers: Discrete process control; Ladder Logic Diagram; PLC Chapter 8; "Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing", Mikell P. Groover, Second Edition, Prentice Hall Inc.
15 Review
16 Final
Course Notes/Textbooks Mikell P. Groover, "Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing", Second Edition, Prentice Hall Inc.
Suggested Readings/Materials Lecture Notes

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
30
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
30
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
2
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
4
64
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
14
3
42
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
24
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
10
Final Exams
1
10
    Total
150

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Industrial Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve Industrial Engineering problems.

2

To be able to identify, formulate and solve complex Industrial Engineering problems by using state-of-the-art methods, techniques and equipment; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

X
3

To be able to analyze a complex system, process, device or product, and to design with realistic limitations to meet the requirements using modern design techniques. 

X
4

To be able to choose and use the required modern techniques and tools for Industrial Engineering applications; to be able to use information technologies efficiently.

5

To be able to design and do simulation and/or experiment, collect and analyze data and interpret the results for investigating Industrial Engineering problems and Industrial Engineering related research areas.

X
6

To be able to work efficiently in Industrial Engineering disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

X
7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively; to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions

8

To have knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of Industrial Engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to be aware of the legal consequences of Industrial Engineering solutions.

X
9

To be aware of professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge of the standards used in Industrial Engineering practice.

10

To have knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to be aware of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

X
11

To be able to collect data in the area of Industrial Engineering; to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language.

X
12

To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Industrial Engineering.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest