TECH 2060 Fundamentals of Automated Manufacturing

Fall 2016
COURSE SYLLABUS

Instructor: Revuru Rukmini Srikant, Ph.D.

Office: ITC 31
Contact information: Phone:2732909 Email: rukmini.revuru@uni.edu
Office hour: M W F- 10.00 am to 12 noon ( or by appointment through email)

Class Schedule:
M W 12.00-1:50 PM, ITC 24/17

Course description: Flexible and fixed automation systems-CNC programming.

Synopsis:
The course starts with an introduction to types of production processes and scope for automation
in each process. Different elements of automation shall be discussed in detail. As an element of
automation, numerical control of machine tools shall be discussed along with examples in
programming. The theory courses shall be augmented with practical sessions in the laboratory.

Objectives :
 The learner will be able to get insights of automation.
 The learner will be able to write simple programs on NC machine tools

Textbook:
1. James V. Valentino and Joseph Goldenberg, Introduction to Computer Numerical
Control (CNC), 5thed. , 2012,ISBN 9780132176033

Homework and lab Projects

Assignments and projects are useful for a student to know the practical applications of the theory
principles. A number of assignments are designed as a part of this course with adequate
weightage. The due dates have significant influence on the evaluation process. Late submissions
will carry a penalty of 10% of the points per day. A justifiable reason for late submission may be
considered if intimated in advance.
A job machined using a CNC program must be submitted by December 07, 2016 as the final
project. The program code and drawing of the part must also be submitted along with the job. The
code must be simulated and shown to the instructor/ lab in-charge before machining.
Grading Policies
Course grade will be based on the following components:
Examinations (3) 50% (15+15+20)
Laboratory work (Project) 15%
Assignments 20%

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 Quiz 10%
Observed performance 5% (missing more than 5 classes will lead to 0)

Participation (attitude, punctuality, attendance, etc.) in the class is an important

component for evaluation. At the end of the term, each student will be awarded a score based
on observed performance. It includes such factors as initiative, attitude, attendance,
participation in class, and punctuality.
As a responsible and matured individual you are expected to be present in all classes.
There will be unannounced in-class quizzes/practices throughout the whole semester and cannot
be made up if missed. Absence due to sickness MUST be endorsed with a doctor’s note.
Students SHOULD NOT schedule appointments to see doctor in class-time. The work in the class
requires your continued attention and practice. If you miss any particular class, then it becomes
your responsibility to checkup with your colleagues about the coverage of that missed class. It
will not be possible to repeat the subject already covered.
Examinations during the semester will comprise of a variety of questions in the form of
problems, short answers, fill in the blank and/or True/False. The coverage of the examinations
will be announced in the class prior to the tests and generally will be on the topics discussed so
far. There will be no chance to make up for the missed examinations, unless arrangements
have been made before the examination that is considered reasonable by the instructor.

Summary of the important policies

Homework or project late submission will carry a penalty of 10% of the points per day.
Late submission must be done within a week.
Quiz and In-class practice cannot be made up if missed, without a reasonable
excuse.
Any makeup due to illness must be scheduled through email(in writing)request, plus a
doctor’s notes. The makeup must be completed within a week.
Once the assignment has been returned to the class, no assignment will be accepted
regardless of excuse unless discussed beforehand.

Grade scale:

Percentage range Grade Percentage range Grade

95 ≤X<100 A 74 ≤X<77 C
90 ≤X<95 A- 70 ≤X<74 C-
87 ≤X<90 B+ 67 ≤X<70 D+
84 ≤X<87 B 64 ≤X<67 D
80 ≤X<84 B- 60 ≤X<64 D-
77 ≤X<80 C+ <60 F

Safety:
Machine shop is a risky place, especially for beginners. Safety should not be a problem for
this course if the following points are adhered to:
1. Any hair longer than shoulder length must be braided or tied up
2. Wear cotton material
3. Tuck in all shirts and button all long sleeve shirts
4. Refrain from wearing jewelry particularly necklaces
5. Wear safety glasses

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UNIVERSITY SERVICES, RESOURCES, POLICIES

Academic Honesty and Integrity (Statement on Cheating): Students should read and understand
UNI’s Student Academic Ethics Policy#3.01http://www.uni.edu/policies/301on academic
honesty, integrity, cheating, etc. Specifically, students should not copy another person’s work and
submit the same as their own. Students should be aware of the possible consequences of doing
so.

Academic Learning Center Services: The students are encouraged to utilize the Academic
Learning Center’s free assistance with writing, math, science, college reading and learning
strategies. UNI’s Academic Learning Center is located in 008ITTC (http://www.uni.edu/unialc/)
or call 319-273-2361 for more information.

Student Disability Services(SDS):Please address any special needs or related issues with Student
Disability Services(SDS)(phone 319-273-2677, persons with hearing problems may use Relay
711). SDS is located on the top floor of the Student Health Center, Room103.
http://www.uni.edu/sds/

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Tentative Schedule of Class Activities

Week Date Topics Textbook

1 08/22 Introduction to types of production processes, types of Automation. Class notes
Scope of Automation, Examples.
08/24 Introduction to Numerical control, Scope of NC control, advantages, Chapt-1
limitations
2 08/29 Types of controls, Machine tool axes designation (Assignment-1,
due 09/12 ) Chapt. 3
08/31 Cutting Tools, NC tooling

4 09/05 Labor Day- No class

09/07 CNC Machining centers, Quiz-1 Chapt.4

5 09/12 Basics of manual part programming

09/14 Writing simple programs for CNC Milling machine Chapt.8,10,11

6 09/19 Writing simple programs for CNC Milling machine (Assignment-2, Chapt.8, 9, 10
due 09/26)
09/21 Use of canned cycles in hole making operations

7 09/26 Programming with tool length and cutter radius compensation Chapt.12
09/28 Programming with tool length and cutter radius compensation

8 10/03 Review for Test-1 (Assignment-3, due 10/17)

10/05 Test-1

9 10/10 Introduction to CNC lathe, Basic operations

10/12 Fundamentals of CNC lathe programming Chapt.14, 15

10 10/17 Writing simple programs for CNC Lathe (Assignment-4, due 10/31) Chapt.15
10/19 Writing simple programs for CNC Lathe

11 10/24 Writing simple programs for CNC Lathe Chapt.15

10/26 Writing simple programs for CNC Lathe

12 10/31 Nose radius, approach directions Chapt.15

11/02 Quiz-2 (Take home)
13 11/07 Review for Test-2 (Assignment-5, due 11/23)
11/09 Test-2

14 11/14 Thanksgiving Break

11/16

15 11/21 Lab work for project (Project due on 12/07)

11/23 Lab work for project
16 11/28 Lab work for project
11/30 Lab work for project

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16 12/05 Lab work for project
12/07 Review for Final Exam

17 12/12 Final exam