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IME 4580 - Manufacturing Systems Integration
Catalog Description:
Analysis and synthesis of integrated manufacturing systems. Topics include modeling of manufacturing systems and the role of computers in the control and integration of manufacturing systems.
Prerequisites: IME 2460
Credits: 3 hours
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (2 - 3)
Prerequisites by Topic:
- Understanding of capabilities of Graphical Computer Systems - IME 2460
- Capability to define and follow an algorithmic approach
to problem solving -
CS 1040 or CS 1110
Course Objectives, Performance Criteria, and Outcomes:
Course Objectives |
ABET-TAC Outcomes2 |
Performance Criteria Measured1 |
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Identify appropriate computer control in a manufacturing setting. |
a* |
A1: Plan, design, analyze, implement, and improve cost-effective manufacturing methods |
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Create 3D design, simulation and process for specific product |
d* |
D1: Creates product designs using various computer-aided design tools. |
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Perform experiments with CNC machines, DNC, part programming, Robots and factory automation |
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Analyze typical automated systems commonly found in manufacturing enterprises |
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Utilize data communications for the integration of manufacturing processes |
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Function as a member of a team to undertake the analysis and integration of automated manufacturing processes |
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Performance Criteria1: IME performance criteria may be found at http://www.wmich.edu/ime/performance-criteria.html
ABET-TAC Outcomes2: Outcomes may be found at http://www.abet.org/
*results tracked in ABET course notebooks
Textbooks:
Chang, T.C., Wysk, R.A., & Wang, H.P. (2005). Computer-Aided Manufacturing, 3rd Edition, Prentice-Hall, ISBN-10: 0131429191 (recommended)
James A. Rehg, Henry W. Kraebber (2001), Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, Second Edition, Prentice-Hall. (recommended)
Pavel Ikonomov, CAD 3D Data Exchange, 2nd Ed., (e-book - free) 2009
Course Coordinator:
Pavel Ikonomov
Western Michigan University
E-221 Parkview Campus
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008-5336
Phone: 276-3284
Email: pavel.ikonomov@wmich.edu
Revision Date: Spring 2012