I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Application Planning & Layout
2. Course Prefix & Number:
RAST 2101
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
4. Course Description:
This course covers the specifics of how a robotic application / automated manufacturing cell is designed. Included in the course are robotic placement within cell, types of robot(s) used within the cell, safety devices, electrical interfacing of controls, programming flow charting, developing timelines, fixture design, robot tooling design.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
RAST 2101 - Application Planning & Layout
All Credit(s) from the following...
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| RAST 1102 | Industrial Electronics II | 3 cr. |
| RAST 1212 | Industrial Electronics Lab II | 2 cr. |
9. Co-requisite Courses:
RAST 2101 - Application Planning & Layout
There are no corequisites for this course.
III. Course Purpose
Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
|
Name of Program(s)
|
Program Type
|
|
Robotics Automated Systems
|
AAS Diploma
|
|
Applied Engineering Technology
|
AAS
|
|
Machine Tool Technology
|
AS Diploma
|
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills |
Work well with others within the application group |
| Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
Develop a programming and cell operational flow chart |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
work within a group
|
|
|
identify correct safety devices used in automation / robotics
|
|
|
develop electrical diagrams using CAD software
|
|
|
determine correct robot type for specific applications
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
|
Select Robot types within specific manufacturing areas, e.g. machining, material handling, welding, general purpose
|
|
Select Safety devices and correct use of them within work cell
|
|
Design Cell fixtures
|
|
Design Robot tooling
|
|
Design Program flow charting
|
|
Use manufacturers manuals for document reference
|
|
Design Cell cycle time profiles
|
|
Design Operator interface
|
|
Identify electrical devices within the cell
|
|
Design Electrical diagrams for work cell
|
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
|
Identify manufacturers’ manuals
|
|
Apply CAD software
|
|
Apply Correct CAD drawing procedures
|
|
Design location of equipment within the cell area
|
|
Demonstrate Moving of equipment
|
|
Diagram robot cell safety circuit
|
|
Diagram robot electrical interface
|
|
Construct robot cell program flow diagram
|
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Application Planning & Layout
2. Course Prefix & Number:
RAST 2101
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
4. Course Description:
This course covers the specifics of how a robotic application / automated manufacturing cell is designed. Included in the course are robotic placement within cell, types of robot(s) used within the cell, safety devices, electrical interfacing of controls, programming flow charting, developing timelines, fixture design, robot tooling design.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
RAST 2101 - Application Planning & Layout
All Credit(s) from the following...
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| RAST 1102 | Industrial Electronics II | 3 cr. |
| RAST 1212 | Industrial Electronics Lab II | 2 cr. |
9. Co-requisite Courses:
RAST 2101 - Application Planning & Layout
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
III. Course Purpose
1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
|
Name of Program(s)
|
Program Type
|
|
Robotics Automated Systems
|
AAS Diploma
|
|
Applied Engineering Technology
|
AAS
|
|
Machine Tool Technology
|
AS Diploma
|
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills |
Work well with others within the application group |
| Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
Develop a programming and cell operational flow chart |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
work within a group
|
|
|
identify correct safety devices used in automation / robotics
|
|
|
develop electrical diagrams using CAD software
|
|
|
determine correct robot type for specific applications
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
|
Select Robot types within specific manufacturing areas, e.g. machining, material handling, welding, general purpose
|
|
Select Safety devices and correct use of them within work cell
|
|
Design Cell fixtures
|
|
Design Robot tooling
|
|
Design Program flow charting
|
|
Use manufacturers manuals for document reference
|
|
Design Cell cycle time profiles
|
|
Design Operator interface
|
|
Identify electrical devices within the cell
|
|
Design Electrical diagrams for work cell
|
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
|
Identify manufacturers’ manuals
|
|
Apply CAD software
|
|
Apply Correct CAD drawing procedures
|
|
Design location of equipment within the cell area
|
|
Demonstrate Moving of equipment
|
|
Diagram robot cell safety circuit
|
|
Diagram robot electrical interface
|
|
Construct robot cell program flow diagram
|