Faculty of Engineering and Technology

Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences

Mechanical and
Department Programme Bachelor of Technology
Manufacturing Engineering
Semester/Batch VI / 2017
Automation in
Course Code MEE403A Course Title
Manufacturing
Course Leader Dr. M C Murugesh

Assignment - 01

Reg. No. Name of Student

Marks
Sections

Max Marks
Marking Scheme First
Examiner Moderator
Marks

Introduction to the theme of the debate and

A 1.1 04
stance taken
Role of automation in improving productivity of
Part-A

A 1.2 06
manufacturing
Justification of stance taken with a case study and
A 1.3 05
conclusion
Part-A Max Marks 15
Description of the selected automated mechanism
B 1.1 /functions /operation with justification for the 08
selection
Identification of the adopted automation system
Part B 1

B 1.2 06
along with a block diagram
Limitations in the adopted automation system and
B 1.3 suggestion for improvement with revised block 06
diagram
Part-B.1 Max Marks 20
Illustration of the selected component along with
B 2.1 03
its function
Discussion on driving system adopted for working
B 2.2 03
of CNC machine operation
Part B 2

Identification of sequence of operations and

B 2.3 selection of jigs / fixtures, tools and process 06
parameters for selected component
Developing the geometry of the selected
B 2.4 03
component with specifications
Part-B.2 Max Marks 15
Total Assignment Marks 50
 Course Marks Tabulation
Component- 1 (B) First
Remarks Moderator Remarks
Assignment Examiner
A

B.1

B.2

Marks (Max 50 )

Marks (out of 25 )

Signature of First Examiner Signature of Moderator

Please note:

1. Documental evidence for all the components/parts of the assessment such as the reports,
photographs, laboratory exam / tool tests are required to be attached to the assignment report
in a proper order.
2. The First Examiner is required to mark the comments in RED ink and the Second Examiner’s
comments should be in GREEN ink.
3. The marks for all the questions of the assignment have to be written only in the Component –
CET B: Assignment table.
4. If the variation between the marks awarded by the first examiner and the second examiner lies
within +/- 3 marks, then the marks allotted by the first examiner is considered to be final. If the
variation is more than +/- 3 marks then both the examiners should resolve the issue in
consultation with the Chairman BoE.

Assignment - 1
Term - 1
Instructions to students:

1. The assignment consists of 3 questions: Part A – 1 Question, Part B- 2 Questions.

2. Maximum marks is 50.
3. The assignment has to be neatly word processed as per the prescribed format.
4. The maximum number of pages should be restricted to20.
5. Restrict your report for Part-A to 3 pages only.
6. Restrict your report for Part-B to a maximum of 17 pages.
7. The printed assignment must be submitted to the subject leader.
8. Submission Date: 6th April 2020
9. Submission after the due date is not permitted.
10. IMPORTANT: It is essential that all the sources used in preparation of the assignment must
be suitably referenced in the text.
11. Marks will be awarded only to the sections and subsections clearly indicated as per the
problem statement/exercise/question
Preamble: This course deals with concepts of automation and significance of automation in
manufacturing. The students are taught the principles of control systems, automation system
components and robots in manufacturing automation including various part feeding and material
handling systems
PART A
Automation solutions have improved safety and productivity in many types of businesses. There is a
general perception that if we automate a process then productivity must improve based on the
quality and customer satisfaction. On the other hand, it is also believed that factor such as fear of
losing the jobs, costs for initial investment, modify workflow, tasks and processes may involve
certain rigidity for implementing automation which play a major role in improving manufacturing
productivity. In this background following statement is made:
“Automation is solely responsible for improving productivity in manufacturing”
The debate should address the following factors:
A.1.1. Introduction to the theme of the debate and stance taken
A.1.2. Role of automation in improving productivity of manufacturing
A.1.3. Justification of stance taken with a case study and conclusion
Part B
B.1 In this part of the assignment, you are required to select any one manufacturing industry in
any sector and carry out a study on any one of the automated mechanism adopted in the shop
floor. The report should include the following aspects:
B.1.1. Description of the selected automated mechanism /functions /operation with
justification for the selection
B.1.2. Illustration of the adopted automation system along with a block diagram
B.1.3. Suggestion for improvement with revised block diagram
B.2 CNC machining is termed as subtractive manufacturing in which material is removed from a
solid block using a variety of cutting tools to produce a part. The parts produced are with tight
tolerances and excellent material properties. In this context select a CNC machined
component and prepare a report including the following:
B.2.1. Illustration of the selected component along with its function
B.2.2. Discussion on the adopted drive system for performing CNC operation
B.2.3. Describe the sequence of operations, selection of jigs / fixtures, tools and process
Parameters for producing the selected component
B.2.4. Developing the geometry of the selected component with specifications
*Consult the course leader for approval of Manufacturing Industry (B.1)
and CNC machined component (B.2).
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