Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia

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.

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