Computer Integrated Manufacturing syllabus

Foundations of CIM, Automation and Networking: Need & Evolution of CIM, CIM wheel and components. Introduction to Modern Manufacturing Paradigms: Lean, Agile, and Sustainable Manufacturing, Automation: Definition, Types (Fixed, Programmable, Flexible), and Strategic Reasons for Automation. Types of Production Systems. CIM networking: CIM Hardware and Software, introduction to CAD/CAM/CIM Networking, Classification of networks, Types of network topologies, CIM database, its types and DBMS. Product life cycle management, CAD-CAM Integration & Product Development in a networked environment. Field assignment: CIM wheel audit at a local manufacturing plant (Task to be done by group of 3-4 students) Visit a nearby factory (auto parts, FMCG, pharma) and map its operations onto the CIM wheel. Identify which spokes (CAD, CAM, CAPP, MRP, etc.) are implemented and which are missing. Submit a gapanalysis report.

Hardware Integration: CNC, Robotics and Material Handling: Computer Numerical Control (CNC): Principles, types, applications. Advanced CNC Programming: Part programming (manual & on versational), canned cycles, subroutines, macro programming. Integration with CAM: Toolpath generation and ost-processing. Industrial Robotics: Robot anatomy, configurations, end-effectors, sensors, and programming (basic pick-and-place). Robot work cell design and safety. Automated Material Handling Systems: Conveyors, AGVs, AS/RS. Field assignment: 1) Students can generate CNC turning part in group of 3-4 use in various applications like aerospace, automotive , medical, defence , construction, energy example:- stepped shaft, grooved pin with thread ,surgical instruments ,propeller shaft, gun barrel etc. 2) For CNC Milling parts Like Bracket (L shape, U shape), spacers and washers, Nameplate and tags.

Digital Manufacturing & Simulation: Introduction to Digital Manufacturing: Role of simulation, virtual commissioning, and digital twins in validating manufacturing processes. Group Technology (GT): Part families, coding and classification systems (e.g., Opitz, MICLASS). Benefits of GT in design and manufacturing. Cellular Manufacturing: Design and layout of manufacturing cells. Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS): Components, types, layouts, and scheduling. Quantitative analysis of FMS performance. Field assignment: Visit to any robotics or automation industry to showcase various automatic material handling systems to students. (Students must generate Visit report)

Information Integration: CAPP, CAI, ERP & MES: Computer Aided Process Planning (CAPP): Variant and Generative approaches. Computer Aided Inspection (CAI): Introduction to CMM, machine vision for inspection, integration with CAD. Statistical Process Control (SPC) in a networked environment. Enterprisewide Integration: From MRP to ERP, MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), and flow of information from shop floor to top floor Field assignment: Identify and categories various products around (daily used stationary product) according to Group technology classification technique. Ex: - Opitz coding system Note: - Student must complete task in a group of 3-4 and generate Chart.

Industry 4.0/5.0, Sustainability &

Case Studies: Industry 4.0: IIoT, Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), Cloudbased Manufacturing, AI/ML in predictive maintenance and quality. Cybersecurity in manufacturing. Industry 5.0: Human-centricity, sustainability, and resilience, examples of CIM implementation (automotive, aerospace). Emerging trends: Additive manufacturing integration with CIM, collaborative robots (cobots). Field assignment Visit an Industry 4.0-enabled plant OR Study a published case study (Bosch, Siemens, Mahindra, Tata Motors) Identify and document at least 6 components from: IoT sensors, Big Data analytics, Cloud platform, Cybersecurity measures, Digital Twin/Simulation, AR/VR, Additive Manufacturing, Autonomous robots Map each component to its function and quantify the benefit. Note:- students must generate component mapping table including Industry 4.0 component, technology used, location in plant, function, observed benefits.