MECHANIZATION:
By
mechanization of a process , the operation or activity is performed with the
use of power of energy such as mechanical , electrical pneumatic , hydraulic
etc instead of being performed by a human being. However, the process is
controlled and monitored completely by human being only.
The main objective of replacing human involvement by use of power are to reduce human effort, to reduce process time, to minimize human fatigue.
AUTOMATION:
Automation
can be defined as a technology concerned with the application of mechanical,
electronic, and computer based systems to operate and control production.
The
automated elements of production can separated into two categories 1.
Automation of manufacturing systems in the factory 2. Computerization of the
manufacturing support systems.
MECHATRONICS:
Mechatronics
is an integration microprocessor control systems, electrical systems and
mechanical systems. Mechatronics brings together technology involving sensors
and measuring systems , drive and actuation systems , analysis of the behavior of
systems , control systems and micro-processor systems.
ROBOTICS:
Robotics is the
study of robots that are essentially programmable, multifunctional manipulators
designed to perform a variety of tasks by moving their limbs
An
industrial robot is a reprogrammable device designed to both manipulate and
transport parts, tools or specialized manufacturing implements through variable
programmed motions for the performance of specific manufacturing tasks.
CAD & CAM :
Computer-aided
design(CAD) is defined as design activity that involves effective use of the computer
to create, modify, analyze or document an engineering design. CAD is associated
with the use of interactive computer graphics system .
Computer-aided
manufacturing(CAM) is defined as the effective use of computer technology in
manufacturing planning and control.
A Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS) is a highly automated GT(Group Technology) cell, consisting of a group of processing workstations,(Usually CNC machine tools), interconnected by an automated material handling and storage system , and controlled by a distributed computer system.
SMART
MANUFACTURING :
Smart
manufacturing is an advanced manufacturing process that uses advanced
technologies such as AI, ML, IoT, and robotics to improve efficiency,
productivity, quality, and safety in the manufacturing process. It involves the
integration of these technologies into the manufacturing process, allowing for
real-time data collection and analysis to optimize operations and reduce waste.
INDUSTRY
4.0:
Industry 4.0
technologies are revolutionizing manufacturing by automating processes,
connecting devices through IoT for real-time monitoring, and harnessing big
data for analytics-driven decision-making. Industry 4.0 is is a realistic
concept which includes Internet of Things, Industrial Internet, Smart
Manufacturing and Cloud based Manufacturing.
REFERENCES:
1.
A
COURSE in Workshop Technology , Vol II by B.S Raghuvamsi
2.
Automation,
Production Systems and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing by Mikell P Grover
3.
Mechatronics,
Electronic Control Systems in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, W Bolton
4.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/engineering/industrial-robot
5.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/engineering/smart-manufacturing
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1.
A
COURSE in Workshop Technology , Vol II by B.S Raghuvamsi
2.
Automation,
Production Systems and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing by Mikell P Grover
3.
Mechatronics,
Electronic Control Systems in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, W Bolton
4.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/engineering/industrial-robot
5.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/engineering/smart-manufacturing
6.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2351978918300672
