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AMF 208 Flexible Manufacturing Systems II

Course Description

Continues studying flexible manufacturing systems. Students will employ planning documentation skills developed in AMF 207 to install an automated system, produce a first run product, and operate the system. Topics include: system installation to produce a first run product and automated system operation.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

 

System Installation to Produce a First Run Product       

Class

2

Automated System Operation 

D. Lab

4

 

P. Lab/O.B.I.

0

 

Credit

4

 

 

 

Prerequisite:

AMF 207

Corequisite:

AMF 209

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

SYSTEM INSTALLATION TO PRODUCE A FIRST RUN PRODUCT

10

20

0

Automated systems installation

Install robots.

 

 

 

 

Install work cell.

 

 

 

 

Install automated systems.

 

 

 

 

Evaluate initial start-up of robotic system.

 

 

 

 

Evaluate initial start-up of work cell.

 

 

 

 

Evaluate initial start-up of work cell.

 

 

 

 

Evaluate initial start-up of automated system.

 

 

 

 

Start up and debug robot system.

 

 

 

 

Measure robot performance for distance, positioning, accuracy, and repeatability.

 

 

 

 

Analyze operating difficulties of robots and adjust to specifications.

 

 

 

 

Adjust equipment for accuracy and repeatability.

 

 

 

 

Install and adjust end of arm tools (end effectors).

 

 

 

 

Install and adjust actuators (open/closed loop).

 

 

 

 

Verify system interlock operation.

 

 

 

Sensors installation and troubleshooting

Install and adjust tactile sensors.

 

 

 

 

Troubleshoot and repair tactile sensors.

 

 

 

 

Install and adjust video sensors.

 

 

 

 

Troubleshoot and repair video sensors.

 

 

 

 

Install and adjust fiber-optic components.

 

 

 

 

Troubleshoot and repair fiber-optic systems.

 

 

 

 

Set up machine vision system.

 

 

 

 

Install and adjust magnetic sensors.

 

 

 

 

Troubleshoot and repair magnetic sensors.

 

 

 

 

Install and adjust thermal sensors.

 

 

 

 

Troubleshoot and repair thermal sensors.

 

 

 

 

Install and adjust sonic sensors.

 

 

 

 

Troubleshoot and repair sonic sensors.

 

 

 

 

Install and adjust pressure sensors.

 

 

 

 

Troubleshoot and repair pressure sensors.

 

 

 

 

Install and adjust microwave sensors.

 

 

 

Automated systems maintenance and repair

Troubleshoot and repair microwave sensors.

 

 

 

 

Run routine diagnostic tests.

 

 

 

 

Troubleshoot end effectors.

 

 

 

 

Troubleshoot vision system.

 

 

 

 

Verify pressure control system operation.

 

 

 

 

Troubleshoot pressure or vacuum switch operation.

 

 

 

 

Verify drive mechanism.

 

 

 

 

Troubleshoot timing of automated (CAM) system.

 

 

 

 

Service bearings.

 

 

 

 

Adjust clutch/brake system.

 

 

 

 

Adjust linkage.

 

 

 

 

Apply requirements of service bulletins.Troubleshoot overload protection device operation.

 

 

 

 

Aid fault isolation using manuals and troubleshooting charts.

 

 

 

AUTOMATED SYSTEM OPERATION

10

20

0

Operating functions

Assist supervisor in implementing plan for initial set-up installation and maintenance of automated system.

 

 

 

 

Determine resources needed to continue production.

 

 

 

 

Arrange for acquisition of equipment and materials.

 

 

 

 

Coordinate with other workers to complete tasks.

 

 

 

Quality control and quality assurance functions

Co-develop and implement quality control and inspection standards and procedures.

 

 

 

 

Conduct quality tests on process and product.

 

 

 

 

Calibrate test and measurement equipment.

 

 

 

 

Participate in work teams.

 

 

 

 

Apply statistical inprocess quality control (SPC).

 

 

 

 

Install robot controller.

 

 

 

 

Install programmable controller and its input/output devices.

 

 

 

 

Install communication links.

 

 

 

 

Optimize existing system performance.

 

 

 

 

Field test robot to assure conformance to specifications.

 

 

 

 

Define axis control and feedback specifications.

 

 

 

 

Specify robot coordinate system.

 

 

 

 

Define human interface with automated system.

 

 

 

 

Interconnect robots and appropriate peripheral equipment.

 

 

 

 

Analyze and select sensing requirements for manufacturing requirements.

 

 

 

 

Set up robot to pick and place.

 

 

 

 

Design system for counting regularly shaped objects.

 

 

 

 

Design system for counting irregularly shaped objects.

 

 

 

 

Coordinate operation of several pieces of automatic equipment.

 

 

 

 

Adjust automated systems for accuracy and repeatability.

 

 

 

 

Start up and shut down automated production system.

 

 

 

 

Follow manufacturer's troubleshooting procedures for an automated system.

 

 

 

Automated systems programming

Develop written programs.

 

 

 

 

Enter executive software into control unit.

 

 

 

 

Load programs into robot.

 

 

 

 

Test programs.

 

 

 

 

Operate teach mode.

 

 

 

 

Interpret error messages.

 

 

 

 

Program stepper motors.

 

 

 

 

Program programmable logic controllers for specific sequence of events in performing application.

 

 

 

 

Draw logic diagrams (flow charts).

 

 

 

 

Program, test program, and edit program using teaching pendant.

 

 

 

 

Perform zeroing of encoders.

 

 

 

 

Aid fault repair using manuals and troubleshooting charts.

 

 

 

 

Disassemble, repair, test, and return service robots which have failed.

 

 

 

 

Troubleshoot and repair automated systems.

 

 

 

 

Maintain automated systems.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Specific machine programming and operating manuals.