University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar

Faculty of Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Mechatronics & Energy Engineering

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Course Outline Document

Department of Mechanical Engineering

University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar

Course Title Production Automation Lab

Course Code ME-402L
Theory/Lab Lab
Semester Fall 2021
Instructor Name Engr. Asim Ahmad Riaz
Class Room Production Automation Lab
Instructor Email engr.asim@uetpeshawar.edu.pk
Credit Hours 01
Contact Hours 03
Compulsory/Elective Compulsory

PREVIOUS RELEVANT COURSES

- ME-304L Manufacturing Processes Lab

COURSE ASSESSMENT & GRADING BREAKUP

Laboratory Part

• Lab Report: 20 %
• Lab Performance: 30%
• Evaluation: 20 %
• Viva/Oral Questions: 30%
• An attendance of 75% is mandatory to
sit in the final examination.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS
M.P. Groover, Automation, Production Systems, and CIM, 4th edition, ISBN: 978-93-325-
7249-2, Pearson (Prentice Hall), 2016.

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Faculty of Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Mechatronics & Energy Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering

COURSE CONTENTS / LIST OF EXPERIMENTS

1. Layout of Production Automation Lab.
2. Introduction to CNC Boxford machine and its conversion between lathe and mill
modes.
3. Introduction to part programming using G and M codes.
4. Use of Boxford software in lath mode and practice of basic G and M codes.
5. Performing different turning operations on CNC lathe using the built in software.
6. Milling pockets and contours using Boxford mill software.
7. Performing different operations on CNC Boxford machine in mill mode using the
built in software.
8. Performing various milling operations on vertical milling center using the built in
software.
9. Making different jobs on CNC engraving machine.
10. Introduction to Rapid Prototyping Machine

COURSE OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the course are to improve students’ cognitive and psycho motor skills. To
know about the basic components of a CNC machine. Production Automation Laboratory
gives students an opportunity to use a CNC machine and practice the basic G and M codes.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

CLO Statement Mapping Mapping with
with PLO Bloom’s Taxonomy
CLO-1 Apply ethical principles while working in the 8 A3
laboratory and adopt necessary guidelines for
student’s health and safety
CLO-2 Analyze experimental data and document 10 C4
findings of the experiment through writing
technical report
CLO-3 Practice some basic G and M codes. 5 P3
CLO-4 Operate under supervision a CNC machine 5 P3
for making a job.

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Faculty of Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Mechatronics & Energy Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering

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Faculty of Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Mechatronics & Energy Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering

Programme Learning Outcomes

What the graduates are expected to know and able to perform or attain by the time of graduation
(skills, knowledge and behaviour/attitude)

PLO-05: Ability to create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and
Modern Tools modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, to
Usage complex engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations.
PLO-08: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities
Ethics and norms of engineering practice.
PLO-10: Ability to communicate effectively, orally as well as in writing on
Communication complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with
society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective
reports and design documentations, make effective presentations, and
give and receive clear instructions.

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Faculty of Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Mechatronics & Energy Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering

TENTATIVE LECTURE PLAN FOR FALL SEMESTER 2021

Relevant
Week Course Contents
CLO
Layout of Production Automation Lab CLO 1
1
Introduction to CNC Boxford machine and its conversion CLO 4
2 between lathe and mill modes

Introduction to part programming using G and M codes. CLO 3

3

4 Week 3 contd. CLO 3

Use of Boxford software in lath mode and practice of basic CLO 3

5 G and M codes.
Performing different turning operations on CNC lathe CLO 4
6
using the built in software.
Week 6 contd. CLO 4
7

MID TERM EXAMINATION

CLO 4
8 Milling pockets and contours using Boxford mill software.
Performing different operations on CNC Boxford machine CLO 4
9 in mill mode using the built in software

Week 9 contd. CLO 4

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Performing various milling operations on vertical milling CLO 4
11
center using the built in software.
12 Making different jobs on CNC engraving machine. CLO 4

Week 12 contd. CLO 4

13

14 Introduction to Rapid Prototyping Machine. CLO 4

15 Previous Labs Review CLO 3,4

FINAL TERM EXAMINATION