MT3. 827 Automated Material Handling

An introduction to automation and production-line technologies. Students will develop a working production line that includes sensor technology, electro-pneumatics, motor control technology, and programmed control. Maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of manufacturing systems is emphasized as is energy efficiency.

Credits

3

Offered

Offered Winter only

Notes

Career Technical Education (CTE) Course

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Analyze and document the operation of industrial flexible manufacturing equipment. Explain and place in context the various components that make up an automated material handling system, including transport, production, & assembly systems. Working in small teams (3 or 4 persons), develop PLC programs to control industrial manufacturing equipment Working in small teams (3 or 4 persons), employ a logical, systematic approach to troubleshooting industrial manufacturing equipment. Working in small teams (3 or 4 persons), explain process and/or rationale for determining faults when troubleshooting industrial manufacturing equipment. Develop a maintenance schedule for a complete industrial manufacturing system.