This subject deals with manufacturing systems and automated production systems. An overview of modern manufacturing systems and techniques used in manufacturing facilities is presented. The numerical control of machines is introduced, the design of (computer) Numerical Control (CNC) machine tools, such as turning and machining centers, is explained and fundamentals of CNC programming are discussed. Components related to automated production systems, i.e. industrial robots, as well as measurements and inspection principles are investigated. Basic concepts of manufacturing by means of additive techniques (formerly known as Rapid Prototyping) will be analyzed. The subject will also briefly examine unconventional machining such as Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), electrochemical machining, chemical milling, ultrasound machining, electron beam machining and laser processing. Moreover, in order to have a comprehensive view of a manufacturing system, students will be guided to address some problems of industrial production management, mainly concerning medium-term programming and scheduling, through presentation of formal models from which the more widespread industrial procedures are derived.

The primary objective of this subject is to provide students with an understanding of manufacturing tools and techniques for implementation of (computer-)integrated manufacturing systems. At the end of the semester, students will: - know the structure of flexible manufacturing systems; - know principles for setting automation levels and process integration in relation to production rates; - know the fundamentals of additive manufacturing; - be able to identify design features that make automation difficult; - be able to describe the basic concepts of numerical control; - be able to identify the basic programming methods used in manufacturing; - be able to compare various robot geometries and working parameters; - be able to effectively manage production flow within an industrial firm, moving pieces, lots, tools, transferring information and orders, monitoring the implementation of operations; - to be able to program the workload for all the centres of production and service included in a company, or better, in a production department; - to schedule the progress of the production job under operation, by verifying the coherence with the plans set be able to identify the most appropriate production technology according to the product requirements.

Knowledge of technical drawing rules and of industrial manufacturing technology with particular emphasis on techniques for metal cutting and machining cycles. It is essential that the student has familiarity with the use of computers.

Numerical Control of Machine Tools - Basic Concepts - Machine Tools Structure (Design Principles, Materials, Loads, Slideways) - Tools And Workpiece Management (Automatic Tool Changers, Tool Magazines, Tool Changing Methods, Tools Management, Automatic Pallet Changer) - Drives and Actuation System (Spindle Drives, Feed Drives, Ballscrews, Linear Motors) - Feedback Devices (Optical Encoders, Inductosyns, Resolver, Tachometer) - Machine Control Unit (Man Machine Interface, Numerical Control Kernel, Interpreter, Interpolator, Position Control, Programmable Logic Control, Adaptive Controls) - Applications Industrial robotics - Basic Concepts - Structures of Robotic Systems (Cartesian, Cylindrical, Polar, Jointed-Arm or articulated, SCARA and wrist configurations) - End Effectors (Grippers and tools) - Robot Control Systems - Sensor Technology (Internal and external sensors, Machine vision) - Applications Measurements and Inspection Principles - Basic Concepts - Inspection Techniques - Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) - Computer-Aided Inspection - Applications Introduction to Additive Manufacturing - Basic Concepts - Additive Manufacturing processes and basic principles of Design for Additive Manufacturing - Applications Non-conventional machining - Basic Concepts - Mechanical Processes: Ultrasonic Machining (UM), Abrasive-jet (AJM), Water-jet (WJM) and Abrasive Water-jet (AWJM) - Thermal Processes: Electrical-Discharge Machining (EDM – WEDM) and High-Energy-Beam Machining: Electron-beam (EBM), Plasma-arc cutting (PAC) and Laser (LBM) - Chemical Machining (CM) - Electrochemical Machining (ECM) - Applications Fundamentals of Manufacturing Systems - Introduction to Manufacturing Systems - Single-Station Manufacturing Cells - Automated Production Lines and Assembly Systems - Cellular Manufacturing - Flexible Manufacturing Systems Management of production systems - Introduction to industrial systems analysis - Production planning - Aggregate Production Planning - Master Production Planning - Material Requirement Planning (MRP) - Analysis of main scheduling methods - Just in Time (JIT)

Industrial manufacturing systems examples will be analysed during lectures. Some seminars on topics related to the subject will be presented by industrial experts.

PowerPoint slides presented during lectures and other teacher’s lecture notes uploaded on the Portale della Didattica. Groover, M. P. (2014). Automation, Production Systems, and Computer Integrated Manufacturing (4th ed.). Prentice Hall Groover, M. P. (2011). Fundamentals of modern manufacturing: materials, processes, and systems (4th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: J. Wiley & Sons Kalpakjian, S., & Schmid, S. R. (2008). Manufacturing processes for engineering materials (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Education De Toni, A. F., Panizzolo, R., & Villa, A. (2013). Gestione della produzione. ISEDI. (an excerpt in English will be uploaded on the Portale della Didattica)

Modalità di esame: Prova orale facoltativa; Prova scritta tramite PC con l'utilizzo della piattaforma di ateneo;

The aim of the final exam is to verify the student’s knowledge on modern integrated manufacturing systems in compliance with the expected learning outcomes. The exam will cover all the material that was presented during lectures also including the additional information available in the videos (YouTube links are in the slides) and seminars. The exam consists of a computer-based written exam using the Exam platform of Politecnico di Torino combined with proctoring tools (such as Respondus) and an optional oral exam that will be held remotely using Virtual Classroom. The computer-based written exam is divided into two sections. The first section consists of 18 single-choice questions each with four answers and the evaluation for each question is: 1/30 in the case of a correct answer, –0.2/30 for a wrong answer, and 0/30 when no answer is chosen. The second section consists of 3 open questions and the evaluation for each question ranges from 0/30 (wrong answer or no answer) to 4/30. The computer-based written exam will last 60 minutes, and the final grade is the sum of the grades of the two sections (max 18/30 in the first section and max 12/30 in the second section). Students may withdraw from the examination of the computer-based written exam by choosing this option before submitting the attempt. If the student will submit the attempt, the correction process will begin and the results of the computer-based written exam will be published in the Teaching Portal (provisional exam results section). The oral exam is optional and it can be only taken if the score of the computer-based written exam is greater than or equal to 18/30. The oral exam will account for ± 3/30 and the cum laude will be assigned by the teacher based on the outcomes of both parts of your exam. A successfully (computer-based written exam only or computer-based written exam followed by the oral part) exam with a positive grade (greater than or equal to 18/30) cannot be repeated under any circumstances.

Modalità di esame: Test informatizzato in laboratorio; Prova orale facoltativa; Prova scritta tramite PC con l'utilizzo della piattaforma di ateneo;

The aim of the final exam is to verify the student’s knowledge on modern integrated manufacturing systems in compliance with the expected learning outcomes. The exam will cover all the material that was presented during lectures also including the additional information available in the videos (YouTube links are in the slides) and seminars. The exam consists of a computer-based written exam at the computer labs (LAIB) – or using the Exam platform of Politecnico di Torino combined with proctoring tools (such as Respondus) for remote exams – and an optional in oral exam that will be held remotely using Virtual Classroom for remote exams. The computer-based written exam is divided into two sections. The first section consists of 18 single-choice questions each with four answers and the evaluation for each question is: 1/30 in the case of a correct answer, –0.2/30 for a wrong answer, and 0/30 when no answer is chosen. The second section consists of 3 open questions and the evaluation for each question ranges from 0/30 (wrong answer or no answer) to 4/30. The computer-based written exam will last 60 minutes, and the final grade is the sum of the grades of the two sections (max 18/30 in the first section and max 12/30 in the second section). Students may withdraw from the examination of the computer-based written exam by choosing this option before submitting the attempt. If the student will submit the attempt, the correction process will begin and the results of the computer-based written exam will be published in the Teaching Portal (provisional exam results section). The oral exam is optional and it can be only taken if the score of the computer-based written exam is greater than or equal to 18/30. The oral exam will account for ± 3/30 and the cum laude will be assigned by the teacher based on the outcomes of both parts of your exam. A successfully (computer-based written exam only or computer-based written exam followed by the oral part) exam with a positive grade (greater than or equal to 18/30) cannot be repeated under any circumstances.