IE 423 Computer Aided Manufacturing System (3:3,1)

Elective Course

2008 Course (Catalog) Description:

Foundation of CAD/CAM. Fundamentals of CAM. Computer graphics software and data. Computer aided
manufacturing: numerical control, NC part programming, NC, DNC and CNC systems. Industrial robots and
applications. Computer Integrated manufacturing systems (CIMS).

Prerequisites: IE 321, MENG 130

Instructor: Dr. Raed R. Obaid
Text Book: Valentino J., and Goldenberg J., Introduction to Computer Numerical Control,
3rd Ed, Prentice Hall, 2003
Reference: Weatherall A., Computer Integrated manufacturing, Butterworth Heinmann, 1985
Seamens W.S., Computer Numerical Control – Concepts and Programming, Delmar, 1983

Class Schedule:
The classes to be held twice per week for lectures of 80 minutes (Sundays & Tuesdays: 8.00 -9.20 am) and
tutorial once in a week for 150 minutes (Sundays: 2.30 - 4.30 pm).

Course Objectives:

At the end of the course the students will be able to:

1. Understand basic concepts of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines
2. Develop/compute the process plan of simple components from drawing, write the part program in
Machine Language and execute it on a model CNC machine (We use Spectra light model CNC lathe
and milling machines). Also, students learn to write part program in APT for simple 2-D components
3. Explain/use the working principles of different types of Robots and be able to write programs in VAL II.
Also, explain the philosophy and methods of Group Technology (GT) and develop some ability to design
nmachine cells based on GT. Explain the basic principles of CAPP and how CIMS work. Also, explain
the philosophy and working principles of Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS)
4. Work individually or within a team and communicate efficiently to perform the assigned tasks
(Assignments//Home works/Group Project)

Topics Covered during the class: Week

1. Introduction: Introduction to CNC manufacturing, modern machine tool control, safety instruction (2
classes)
2. Drilling and Milling Operations: Introduction, Tooling for drilling and milling operations,
features of CNC machining centers, word address programming (4 classes)
3. Hole Operations: Programming hole operations (2 classes)
4. Profile Programming: Programming linear profile, programming circular profile cutter diameter
compensation (4 classes)
5. Sub-programming: Programming with subprograms (2 classes)
6. Lathe Operation: Introduction to CNC lathe operation, CNC lathe programming (4 classes)
7. Computer Aided Part Programming: What are CAPP, using APT programming (4 classes)
8. Robot Technology: Physical configurations, basic motions, work cell control, robot programming
methods, VAL II programming, application of robot structure (2 classes)
9. Group Technology: Part families, classification and coding systems, group technology and
machine cells (2 classes)
10. Computer Integrated Manufacturing: Benefits of CIM, machine tools and related systems,
automated material handling system, flexible manufacturing system (FMS)(2 classes)