This course is designed for students who have already taken a CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) and Robotics classes and are interested in learning how to integrate Collaborative Robots (Cobots) with CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) machines for efficient and safe manufacturing processes. Students will learn about the advantages of using Cobots in CNC machining and programming Cobots to aid CNC machining operations. This course will also cover maintenance and troubleshooting for Cobots and CNC machines. By the end of the course, students will have the skills and knowledge to effectively use Cobots with CNC machines for manufacturing applications.
Prerequisites
MPT 225 or instructor permission
- Identify the advantages of using cobots in CNC machining operations.
- Program cobots to aid CNC machining operations.
- Integrate cobots with CNC machines for efficient and safe manufacturing processes.
- Perform maintenance and troubleshoot common issues with cobots and CNC machines.
- Introduction to Cobot-Enabled Vertical Machining Centers
- Programming for Cobot-Enabled Vertical Machining Centers
- Integration of Cobots with CAM for Vertical Machining Centers
- Tool Management for Cobot-Enabled Vertical Machining Centers
- Fixturing and Workholding for Cobot-Enabled Vertical Machining Centers
- Optimization of Cobot-Enabled CNC Machining on Vertical Machining Centers
- Maintenance and Troubleshooting for Cobot-Enabled Vertical Machining Centers
- Trends in cobot technology and their impact on CNC machining practices
PO4 Conduct measurements, analyze and interpret data, and propose methods for resolving problems