10620114Integration of Mechanism and Controls 1
Course Information
Description
The student will apply the concepts of robots and automation by building a small automation system. This automation cell will be accomplished within the framework of an assigned team of students. Student will apply learned concepts studied in previous classes. These concepts will assist in building, testing, and running their automated work cell. Student will develop, and apply project planning, time management and cooperative methods with their team members to build their work cell. Student will learn how to design and make parts for this project. Student also will specify and purchase parts as well as, analyze system malfunctions, which may occur to the modular level. Student will practice the skills needed to interface and make repairs.
Total Credits
4
Course Competencies
  1. Utilize shop equipment in a safe manner that meets industry standards
    Assessment Strategies
    Demonstration, On-the-job Performance, Scenario Response, Quiz
    Criteria
    Identify machine hazards associated with each cutting machine.
    Apply safe cutting procedures for each machine.
    Demonstrate safe operating practices

  2. Operate various pieces of equipment to produce a final product.
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration, Product, Project
    Criteria
    Select the correct [TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTS, MATERIALS, SUPPLIES]
    Perform all critical steps in the right order
    Wear personal protective equipment
    Follow safety procedures

  3. Operate metal cutting machine to produce parts per provided drawings.
    Assessment Strategies
    On-the-job Performance, Portfolio
    Criteria
    Load and operate the program
    Cut the part to drawing specifications
    Produce completed parts and assemblies
    Use format as specified by the instructor

  4. Complete an RSLogix5000 PLC program for your cell
    Assessment Strategies
    On-the-job Performance, Skill Demonstration, Simulation, Quiz
    Criteria
    Program the PLC the machine to produce the required parts/process
    Apply multiple input an output devices to the system
    Save the finished program to USB drive for backup
    Adhere to programming management practices
    Load the program to the machine controller
    Create a new PLC program Test a PLC program

  5. Generate Teach Pendant (Robot) program for your system
    Assessment Strategies
    Demonstration, On-the-job Performance, Simulation, Quiz
    Criteria
    Program the Robot to produce the required path and logic execution
    Identify methods for selecting a Teach Pendant Program to run
    Demonstrate methods for running a program from the Teach Pendant
    Explain options to modify motion instructions
    Describe how to stop exectution of a teach pendant program
    Create a new teach pendant program
    Test a teach pendant program

  6. Monitor the condition of tooling, consumables, and machine tools.
    Assessment Strategies
    On-the-job Performance, Self Assessment, Performance
    Criteria
    Identify tooling requirement associated with each cutting machine
    Follow safe cutting procedures for each machine
    Demonstrate proper operating practices
    Identify consumable requirements associated with each assembly
    Operate drill press
    Explain properties of various metals and their manufacturing processes
    Handle hazardous materials correctly
    Describe common hand tool and machine tool hazards
    Explain housekeeping procedures for the machine shop

  7. Assemble components using various techniques to produce a final assembly.
    Assessment Strategies
    Project, On-the-job Performance
    Criteria
    You successfully load and operate the machine
    You assemble components to drawing specifications
    Design the process for manufacturing the product, including the manufacturing process, tooling and equipment necessary
    Determine the required components and materials
    Determine the inventory control requirements and procedures
    Prepare product and pre-process documentation, create required prototypes, and create purchase orders

  8. Select appropriate hand tools and fasteners for assembly processes.
    Assessment Strategies
    On-the-job Performance, Project, Written Objective Test
    Criteria
    Explain the 6 types of fasteners and their applications
    Apply correct tightening technique to produce the required assembly
    Explain the 10 types of hand tools and their applications
    You successfully install fasteners
    You assemble the parts to drawing specifications
    Demonstrate proper assembly technique to produce the required assembly

  9. Develop a time and project management plan to complete and track progress for your cell.
    Assessment Strategies
    Project, Drawing/Illustration, Report
    Criteria
    Identify resources needed for project
    Apply project-management tools to monitor project progress
    Plan includes a purpose/function
    Plan includes the components as specified by your instructor
    Plan improves workflow and minimizes costs
    Evaluate project results

  10. Check accuracy of components to Bill Of Materials call-outs.
    Assessment Strategies
    Project
    Criteria
    Identify components associated with each assembly drawing
    You meet the minimum degree of accuracy as specified by your instructor

  11. Assemble mechanism and powered control items per specifications.
    Assessment Strategies
    On-the-job Performance, Product
    Criteria
    Load and operate the machine
    Program the equipment to make the product
    Create components required to support production: fixturing, grippers, tooling, gaging
    Assemble the workcell components
    Create programs required for production: PLC programs, Robot Programs
    Prepare the workcell for production
    Work within a schedule

  12. Complete an electrical and fluid power control system according to industry best practices.
    Assessment Strategies
    Project, Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Wire and plumb the machine to produce the required parts
    Compare actual cost of assembling the workcell versus the proposed cost
    Assess the manufacturing process
    Assess the electrical design
    Assess the quality process
    Determine levels of inventory, work in progress, and finished goods