1.

SUBJECT DETAILS:
Course: Mechanical Engineering
Subject:# Automation
Group: Application(A)*
2.

Semester: VI
Code: 120211

compulsory

TEACHING AND EXAMINATION SCHEME:

Theory Paper
Scheme of Examination
Scheme of Instructions
Duration
and
and Periods per week
Marks

L
3

P
2

D
-

T
-

Cr
5

Hrs
03

Mks
80

SSL
20

Paper

80

TW
50@

PR
-

OR Total
50** 200

Gr

Scheme

L/P/Cr
325

A*

3. RATIONALE:
Automation is a process of technological development that will proceed into the
foreseeable future.
Oriented Shorter time cycle manufacturing. robots are probably most recognized tools in the industry.
4. OBJECTIVE : The student will be able to:
1.understand importance of automation in industry.
2. use automation for manufacturing and assembly systems.
3. use their knowledge of robotics in industry
4. understand to automate the primary functions used by end users.
5. know how PLC is connected to external components
.
6. Understand sensors, controllers, drivers, actuators and self regulated mechanism.
5.

DETAILED CONTENTS:
SECTION I
Name of the Topic
Chapter
Introduction of automation
1.1 Defination types of automation
1.2 Reasons for automation
1.3 Arguments for and against automation
1.4 Organization and information processing in manufacturing
I. business functions
01
II. product design
III. manufacturing planning
IV. manufacturing control
1.5 Automation strategies
Automation of machining oprations and assembly systems
2.1 automated flow lines and its types,methods of workpart
transfer,transfer mechanisms ,buffer storage.
2.2 automation of machining operations-Single station
machine, rotary indexing machine, Trunnion machine, Centre
02
column machine, transfer machine
2.3 Automated assembly systems- design,types, parts of
feeding systems,
2.4 servomotors-AC and DC

Hours

Marks

06

08

09

16

Chapter

03

Robotics

Name of the Topic

3.1 Robot anatomy

1. joints and links
2. common robot configuration- polar, cylindrical,
Cartesian coordinate, jointed-arm, SCARA
3. work volume
3.2 Robot control systems
3.3 Accuracy and repeatability
3.4 End effectors
3.5 sensors in robotics-tactile, proximity, machine vision,
optical ,potentiometer, optical encoders and tachometers
3.6 robot applications
1. material handling
2. Processing spot welding, continuous arc welding,
spray painting
3. assembly
4. inspection
Total

Chapter

04

SECTION II
Name of the Topic

PLC
4.1 PLC configuration-processor, mounting rack, input output
modules, power supply, programming unit.
4.2 System block diagram, internal relays, oscillators, holding
contacts,
4.3 Counters, sequencers, timers, flashers, master control
relays,AC motor Starter, AC motor overload protection
4.4 Wiring techniques- PLC power connection, input wiring,
output wiring, and relay outputs.

Hours

Marks

09

16

24

40

Hours

Marks

10

16

08

14

4.5 Sensor output classification, proximity sensors, encoders,

transducers
4.6 comparison between limit switch and proximity switch.
4.7 comparison between conventional relay system and PLC.

05

Automated material handling and storage systems

5.1 automated guided vehicle systems-classification, vehicle
guidance and routing, traffic control and safety, system
management .Quantitative analysis of system.
5.2 Automated storage /Retrieval Systems-categories, basic
components, controls, applications, quantitative analysis.
5.3 Carousel storage systems- configuration and control
features, applications.
5.4 Interfacing handling and storage with manufacturing.

Automated inspection and automatic identification

methods
6.1 automated inspection principals and methods
6.2 co ordinate measuring machine-construction, operation and
programming, benefits and trends
6.3 flexible inspection systems and probes.
6.4 Machine vision- Image acquisition and digitization, image
processing and analysis, interpretation.
6.5 Bar code technology
6.6 radio frequency systems, magnetic stripe, optical character
recognition.

06

Total
6.

LIST OF PRACTICAL:
1 Study of introduction of automation .
2 Study of automation of machines.
3 Study of assembly automation.
4 experiment on pick and place robot.
5 Study of applications of robot.
6 experiment on pick place application(PLC).
7 Experiment on simple article counter(PLC).
8 Expriment on hydraulic system(PLC).
9 study of material handling systems.
10 Study of storage systems.
11 Study of automatic inspection Techniques.
12 study of automatic identification techniques.

7. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY (PLANNING)

(i) Lectures/(Use of OHP)
(ii) Hand outs and part prints for the above topics
(iii) Teaching Plan
8. REFERENCE BOOKS:
Sr. No.
01
02
03
04
05
06

Author
MIKELL GROVER
JOHN HACKWORTH
PHI learning pvt ltd
N narayan rao
P Radhakrinan
John webb

Title
Automation, production
systems ,CIM
Programmable logic
controllers
Programmable logic
controls
Cad/Cam principles and
applications
Cad Cam Cim
Programmable logic
controls

Publication
Prentice publishers
PEARSON
PHI
Prentice publishers
New age international
Prentice hall publishers

06

10

24

40

9. QUESTION PAPER PATTERN:

Ques. No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6
Total

Section-I
Bits
Any 3 out of 5
Any 2 out of 4
Any 2 out of 3
-

Section-II
Marks Bits
12
12
16
Any 3 out of 5
Any 2 out of 4
Any 2 out of 3
40

Marks

12
12
16
40

Periodical Test
Bits
Any 2 out of 3
Any 2 out of 3
Any one out of 2

Marks
06
08
06
20