10620116Integration of Mechanism and Controls 2
Course Information
Description
Focuses on integration of a complete manufacturing cell. Typical components include programmable controllers, robot, sensors, drives, conveyors, pneumatics, hard automation, control wiring and vision. Students plan, wire, program, troubleshoot, develop documentation, perform a risk assessment and analyze the whole system for efficiencies.
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
    Criteria
    Identify machine hazards associated with each cutting machine
    Follow the safe cutting procedures for each machine
    Use safety glasses while in lab
    Follow safety guidelines as specified by the instructor
    Classify the dangers associated with metal cutting machines

  2. Modify an RSLogix5000 PLC program for your cell for safe and efficient operation
    Assessment Strategies
    Demonstration, On-the-job Performance, Skill Demonstration, Simulation
    Criteria
    Program the PLC machine to produce the required parts/process
    Apply multiple input and 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
    Modify a PLC program
    Troubleshoot a PLC program

  3. Revise Teach Pendant (Robot) program for efficient and safe operations
    Assessment Strategies
    Demonstration, On-the-job Performance, Simulation
    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 execution of a teach pendant program
    Modify an existing teach pendant program
    Run a teach pendant program in automatic mode

  4. Anticipate and track the condition of tooling, consumables, and machine tools for Inventory Management System
    Assessment Strategies
    On-the-job Performance, Self Assessment, Performance
    Criteria
    Identify tooling requirement associated with each cutting machine
    Identify consumable requirements associated with each assembly
    Request items through Inventory Management System
    Report low or out-of-stock items
    Handle hazardous materials correctly
    Rearrange common hand tool and consumables for efficiency
    Demonstrate proper housekeeping procedures for the assembly system

  5. Analyze your time and project management plan for progress and completion of milestones
    Assessment Strategies
    Project, Drawing/Illustration, Report
    Criteria
    Project plan includes a purpose/function
    Project plan includes components as specified by instructor
    Maintain a project plan
    Monitor project progress
    Identify your milestones for the project
    Evaluate project results

  6. Check accuracy of components to Bill of Materials call-outs
    Assessment Strategies
    Project
    Criteria
    Identify components associated with each assembly drawing
    Choose correct items in accordance to Bill of Materials
    You meet the minimum degree of accuracy as specified by your instructor

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. Perform a machine risk assessment based on industry best practices
    Assessment Strategies
    Report, On-the-job Performance, Oral Presentation
    Criteria
    Risk assessment plan identifies safety risks and hazards on an automated system
    Risk assessment plan identifies resources needed for risk assessment
    Risk assessment plan analyzes system components and processes for safety hazards
    Risk assessment plan describes control solutions for identified hazards
    Apply risk assessment tools to monitor project progress
    Evaluate risk assessment results

  10. Analyze automated system for efficiency (cost & time) and energy consumption
    Assessment Strategies
    Report, Simulation, Portfolio
    Criteria
    Check use of components for process and function
    Determine level of efficiencies for process related to energy and time
    Assess the air consumption
    Assess the electrical consumption
    Assess the cycle time for processes
    Choose items and process improvements for better efficiencies
    Implement items and process improvements for better efficiencies