
Machine Design
Code
11055
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia
Department
Departamento de Engenharia Mecânica e Industrial
Credits
6.0
Teacher in charge
António Manuel Flores Romão de Azevedo Gonçalves Coelho
Weekly hours
5
Teaching language
Português
Subject matter
Lectures:
Descriptive study of automated production lines (with case studies):
- Typical specifications
- Operating machines by function
- Operating machines by transfer method
- Conveying systems
- Devices for feeding, sorting, packaging and labeling
- Pick & place devices and industrial robots
- Manufacturing cells and the concept of group technology
- Actuators and sensors
Problem-solving sessions:
Elaboration of plans for relatively large mechanical systems, seeking to simulate design situations close to reality, integrating conceptual issues, production technologies, optimization, automation, selection of components and materials.