AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: To ensure theoretical knowledge and practical skills, necessary for the understanding and implementation of contemporary manufacturing processes and the setting up of manufacturing systems. Special attention is paid to the including of the latest achievements of production automation for manufacturing system purposes. A course work is also included in the study with the aim to make the students use the theoretical knowledge for developing concrete technological and design solutions.
DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: The main topics concern: Metal cutting. Turning and related operations. Milling. Abrasive Machining processes. Broaching. Gear manufacturing. Jigs and fixtures. Special machining processes. Numerical control. Production operations and automation strategies. Production economics. Detroit-type automation. Assembly lines and line balancing. Automated assembly systems.
