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Rahul Rai

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University at Buffalo

The State University of New York

University at Buffalo

About this Course

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Manufacturers are increasingly utilizing machine tools that are self-aware – they perceive their own states and the state of the surrounding environment – and are able to make decisions related to machine activity processes. This is called intelligent machining, and through this course students will receive a primer on its background, tools and related terminology. 
Learn how the integration of smart sensors and controls are helping to improve productivity. You’ll be exposed to various sensors and sensing techniques, process control strategies, and open architecture systems that can be leveraged to enable intelligent machining. This course will prepare you to contribute to the implementation of intelligent machining projects. 

Main concepts of this course will be delivered through lectures, readings, discussions and various videos. 

This is the fifth course in the Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology specialization that explores the many facets of manufacturing’s “Fourth Revolution,”  aka Industry 4.0, and features a culminating project involving creation of a roadmap to achieve a self-established DMD-related professional goal. To learn more about the Digital Manufacturing and Design Technology specialization, please watch the overview video by copying and pasting the following link into your web browser: https://youtu.be/wETK1O9c-CA

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Beginner Level

Approx. 11 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish

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Rahul Rai

Associate Professor

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

35,843 Learners

2 Courses

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University at Buffalo

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week

Week 1

3 hours to complete

Introduction to Intelligent Machining

The purpose of this module is to introduce the concepts related to intelligent machining paradigm. The key focus will be discussing two key components of intelligent machining, i.e., sensing and control.

3 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 17 min), 4 readings, 4 quizzes

4 videos

Introduction to Intelligent Machining3m

Machining Basics4m

The Evolution of Intelligent Machining6m

Components of Intelligent Machining3m

4 readings

Resources: Why Intelligent Machining30m

Acknowledgements10m

Resources: What Constitutes an Intelligent Machine?15m

Resources: Components of Intelligent Machining20m

4 practice exercises

Self-check10m

Self-check30m

Introduction to Intelligent Machining30m

Week

Week 2

2 hours to complete

Sensors and Sensing Techniques

The purpose of this module is to introduce spectrum of sensors used to implement intelligent machining. The module will also discuss the basics of signal processing and analysis techniques that has brought intelligent machining paradigm closer to industrial realization. Following issues pertaining to sensors and sensing techniques will be elaborated up: (1) Which sensors are to be used in each application? (2) How to acquire and process sensor signals?

2 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 15 min), 3 readings, 5 quizzes

Week

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Process Control Strategies

The purpose of this module is to introduce the concept of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) that co-ordinate the real-time control functions.

3 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 18 min), 4 readings, 5 quizzes

4 videos

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)4m

Closed Loop Process Control Systems4m

Introduction to Adaptive Control5m

Commercially Available Software3m

4 readings

Resources: Introduction to Machining Process Control20m

Resources: Adaptive Control with Optimization10m

Resources: Machining Force Control10m

Resources: Manufacturing Process Control: Commonly Used Software15m

5 practice exercises

Self-check6m

Self-check30m

Self-check10m

Process Control Strategies30m

Week

Week 4

3 hours to complete

Future Directions in Advanced Machining

The purpose of this module is to introduce the background related to open architecture software systems to implement intelligent machining.

3 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 10 min), 5 readings, 2 quizzes

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TOP REVIEWS FROM INTELLIGENT MACHINING

by MPApr 29, 2017

Thank you for giving me excellent information on digital manufacturing. It is very helpful course for me. Thank you The State University of New York and Coursera.

by EHJul 8, 2020

excellent course which gives us an brief idea about smart technology which is getting equipped by all industries around the globe

by AKApr 25, 2020

Its a very good course to start off with. Really good for beginners especially since it gives a wide vaiety of knowledge on CNC machines and mart machining.

by PJul 7, 2020

The course had given me lots of information about future manufacturing system and how I can improve the digital market and manufacturing.

The course was best and helpful for me.

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