Introduction – CAD definition – design process – CAD activities – benefits and scope of CAD. Transformations: Scaling, Rotation, Pan, Redraw, Regenerate-Geometric modelling techniques: wire frame, surface, solid modelling.

Numerical control – development of NC – DNC – CNC and adaptive control systems –CNC EDM machine – Coordinate measuring machines: construction, working principles and specifications – maintenance of CNC machines- CNC lathe.

Open loop and closed loop control system - feedback devices: encoders – linear and rotary transducers. NC dimensioning –reference points – machine zero, work zero, tool zero and tool offsets - Coordinate system – types of motion control: point-to-point, paraxial and contouring – Types of NC part programming – G and M codes - turning and milling part programming examples.

Introduction, Automation strategies, Types of Automation - Hard and Soft Automation, AGVs-Group Technology: Introduction, Coding Methods-FMS - Components of FMS - Types - FMS workstation -Material handling and storage systems- FMS layout -Application and benefits.

RIA definition of Robot, Laws of robotics - Classification of robots- robot anatomy, Point to point and continuous path robotic systems, Joints, End Effectors, Grippers - Mechanical, Magnetic and Pneumatic, Applications.