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Pictorial History
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CAME Laboratory
Working Models - Students' Projects
Wire cut EDM Simulator - 2000
Automated Guided Vehicle - 1994
Polar Robot Arm with Pneumatic Muscles - 1992
CNC Lathe
Projectile Launching Model
CNC technology inside out 2001
Pneumatic Engine model in ProE
CNC Shaper Guide Ms. Namrata Padole
Night Illumination
Kalabhavan - 1917
CAME Laboratories - Development/History in pictures
Microcomp.Z80CPUbased1987
Microcomputer development - 1987
Computer Lab 1990
High Tech. Laboratory - 1988
Fuzzy Logic controlled EDM - 1996
Telsonic Switzerland Make 2KW 20 KHz Microprocessor Controlled Ultrasonic Machine 2001
High Tech. Laboratory
Vision Laboratory- Parveen Minocha -1999/2001
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"What we have to learn to do, we learn by doing"
- Aristotle
'What does your master Teach?' asked a visitor.
'Nothing,' said the disciple.
'Then why does he give discourses?'
'He only points the way - he teaches nothing'
- Anthony de Mello, One minute wisdom
Computer Applications in Mechanical Engineering
[A widely acknowledged Elective for its performance Through Enthusiastic, Dedicated students with lots of commitment]
Instituted from Academic year 1986-87
Objectives:-
to orient students to applications of computer as tool in various areas in the field of mechanical engineering,
to provide practical training in computer applications in mechanical engineering field in laboratory through practical and project work,
to provide underlying theoretical knowledge of applications of computers in mechanical engineering field.
to appraise the introductory knowledge of core tools used in computer applications.
Scope of the field :- The elective addresses hardware and software intensive applications of computers in field of mechanical engineering encompassing topics from system engineering, mechatronics, CAD/CAM, database management, networks and communication fields. This helps to train engineers for taking up responsibilities in various job areas of automation viz. design, development, application, interface, service related to hardware and software.
Historical Background :- Following the proposal for induction of Elective in Computer Applications in Mechanical Engineering by H.J.Shukla in 1985 A committee, that included P.B.Desai, was setup to consider the same by prof.R.C.Patel, then Chairman of Board of Studies in Mechanical Engineering & Head of department. Final report of the committee enabled to launch for the first time the CAME elective from academic year 1987-88. The salient events in history of computing culture in M.S.University in general and in Mechanical Engineering department in particular are indicated as below:
1978 Setup of Computer Center in University housing IBM 360 Mainframe computer under UGC assistance.
1980 Induction of Numerical Methods and Computer programming subject at P.G. level in production and thermal science courses in Mechanical Engineering Department.
1986 Introduction of CTPL - computational Techniques and Programming Languages - subject in First Semester of Third Year Mechanical Engineering course. Purchase Order placed for Z80 CPU based micro computer with CP/M+ operating system, FORTRAN 80, pascal, basic, stepper motor with controller card
1987 Introduction of CAME elective in Final Year Mechanical Engineering course.Order placed for microprocessor trainer kits.
1988 Induction of CTPL subject in First Semester of Third Year Industrial Engineering course.Order placed for PC/AT with CGA color monitor and VT100 dumb terminal,Xenix operating system, DOS 2.6, PLC.
1990 Introduction of NMCT subject in part I of JP & GT. Order place for PC/XT, PC with ADC,DAC and digital interfacing cards, Order placed for PC/AT 386 with VT220 dumb terminal, DOS 4.0, CNC trainer simulator , TNC355 from then West Germany
1991 First revision of CAME syllabi. Order placed for 5 PC/AT computers
1992 Commissioning of Computer [Applications in Mechanical Engineering] Laboratory of Department with unique composition of microprocessor kits, CNC, PLC, and PC/ATs with ergonomic design.
1993 Introduction of CTPLsubject in First Semester of Third Year Part Time Degree course. Swapping of CTPL subject in Regular third year course from first semester to second semester.
1994 Introduction of CAD&M subject at M.E.[Prod.] part I replacing NMCP subject. Second revision of CAME curricula.
1996 AICTE assistance for Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Rs.5.0lac to proposal by P.I.Desai
1997 Induction of Fuzzy Logic Z-axis NC EDM Machine from Taiwan under Non-Traditional Laboratory Modernization
1998 Third revision of CAME elective syllabii.AICTE assistance for Vision Laboratory Rs.10.0 lac to proposal by Mrs.Parveen Minocha
2002 Induction of 2Kw capacity Telsonic Switzerland designed Microprocessor controlled Ultrasonic Drilling System
Syllabi [in force from F.S.of 1998-99]
First Semester
CAME - I
Lectures : 4 hours/week Theory Paper : 100 marks
Practical : 2 hours/week TW incl. Viva : 50 marks
Part A - Soft wares
1. Software for microprocessor based systems, m/c code, hex code programming for microprocessors, Assembly language.
2. Compilers and analysis soft wares - FEM analysis soft wares ANSYS / COSMOS/M, C++, Java, LISP, Auto Lisp, DBase and relational database query language - SQL.
3. Controllers' programming - NC/CNC part programming using ISO G & M code, PLC programming using ladder diagram, logic diagram, and program statement language Fuzzy logic controller programming, Neural Network controller
Part B - Microprocessors
Microprocessors, types , Bit Slice, General Purpose, Micro controller, fuzzy processor, neural processor, embeded microprocessors and controllers.
Microprocessor based systems, complete study of a general purpose CPU instruction set, architecture, T states, interrupts, Timing diagram, Input / Output techniques, memory mapping, Bus types - STD, STD, IEEE 488, ISA, PCI.
Part C - Application Tools -
Artificial Intelligence - basic elements, hardware requirements, knowledge representation and modeling, search methods, pattern recognition, knowledge engineering, inference engine.
Computer Graphics - use of matrices, 2D and 3D rotation, scaling, mirror imaging,wire frame, surface, solid modeling.
Second Semester
CAME - II
Lectures : 4 hours/week Theory Paper : 100 marks
Practical : 2 hours/week TW incl. Viva : 50 marks
Part A - Computer Interfacing -
1. Digital interfacing - parallel and serial communication, RS232, RS432, Centronic, Modems.
2. Analog interfacing - Sampling, ADC, DAC, types of ADC & DAC, Hardware and software ADC.
3. Computers and manufacturing device interfacing - Networks, LAN, MAN, WAN, OSI standard, internet, TCP/IP protocols, MAP/TOP for factory networking. Instruments Networking IEEE488/GPIB
Part B - Software applications
1. control programs - computer aided part programming, APT, COMPACTII, Hardware and software DDA for 2D linear and circular interpolation.
2. programming applications of C++, Java, Auto Lisp, LISP, Dbase, RDBMS for factory database, process planning, production planning.
3. Design applications - optimization, FEA in mechanical engineering.
Part C - Manufacturing hardware applications
1. Artificial intelligence applications
a] Robotics, types, kinematic analysis, applications.
b] AGVs, AS/RS - construction, operations.
c] Computer vision - basics, operation, applications.
d] Expert systems, fuzzy logic,neural network and GA in decision making, design and control.
2. CAD/CAM integration.
Integration of design, drafting and manufacturing software integration for cascading inputs/outputs.
Laboratory Facility
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Modus Operandi
The laboratory houses following facility -
Hard ware-
Programmable Logic Controllers
Personal Computers - Pentiums, 486 and 286 based systems,
Heidenhain TNC355B CNC trainer simulator,
Microprocessor trainer kits
Analog and digital interfacing electronics,
Vision system comprising CCD camera, Frame Grabber Card.
Digital Signal Processing system
Fuzzy Logic controlled EDM machine from Taiwan
Image Server with PLC controlled X-Y table
Microprocessor controlled 2Kw Ultrasonic Drilling system from Telsonic Switzerland
Soft ware -
operating systems - DOS/WINDOWS(95,98,2000)/LINUX
Compilers - C, C++, fortran77, lisp, AutoLisp, java
Appliccation soft wares -
Dbase, GPSS, PLC ladder simulator,
UniGraphics, ProE
FEM PC/ ANSYS,
Mechanical desktop,
Dr.CMOLD,SQL, QS,
Image analysis and capturing,
There is steady rise in investment in computer laboratory facility through financial assistance of several governmental funding agencies and programs. Typically the projects implemented under AICTE assistance include : Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Vision Laboratory development. Funds tapped from AICTE for computer laboratory facility development -
Computer Integrated Manufacturing TAPTEC Rs.5 lac -
Vision Laboratory Rs.10.0lac
Nontraditional Laboratory - Fuzzy EDM - Rs.5.0 lac+Rs.7.5lac
Students' projects as Indigenous Laboratory Facility -
Polar robot arm with pneumatic muscles,1992
3-axes Gantry Robot,1998
PLC controlled Automated Guided Vehicle,1993
PLC controlled conveyorized Gravity Molding system,1998
Computer Controlled lathe,2000
Computer controlled Wire EDM Simulator,2000
Cold Chamber Pressure die casting machine.1998
Articulated Robot arm,1998
Computer controlled blanking press,1997
Embedded processor based Autonomous Vehicle,2001
CNC Ball Screw Technology inside out,2001
Telemanufacturing demo setup,2002
CNC shaping machine,2002
Modus Operandi of Laboratory facility -
To meet practical training requirement through small facility the laboratory functions in morning for 3 hours duration without obstructing afternoon lecture sessions.
Students' Projects - Some typical projects, field wise, include:
Robotics - polar robot arm, gantry robot, AS/RS system, articulated robot arm,
Computer control - CNC plasma cutting, Intelligent master for profile turning, CMM [Comp.Sc.], adaptive turning , fuzzy logic water heating system, CNC cold chamber pressure die casting machine, CNC lathe, CNC wire EDM simulator, CNC blanking press
PLC control - conveyorized gravity molding system, Automated Guided vehicle with IR, AGV with Radio Frequency control, Load switching for solar powered distribution system [Elect.Engg.],
Computer vision - low level - static vision using LDR, dynamic vision using photodetector diodes, color and monochrome CCD camera
Computer vision - high level - image capturing and analysis for spares inspection [Comp.Sc.], conveyorized spares inspection system.
Biomechanics - Ventilator for supportive breathing, EMG study of hand glove using microprocessor [Comp.Sc.], EMG studies of Lifting and lowering of loads [Ind.Engg.], Fabrication of setup for clutch lever study using EMG [Ind.Engg.]
Alternative Energy sources - Parabolic solar reflector, solar tracking, solar panel load testing setup
Measurement and data logging - wrist force sensor, turning force dynamometer, data capturing for emg signal of hand muscles using IEEE488, CNC technology position feedback systems
Installation and Commissioning - Engine Indicator System
Design and Mfr. of comp. peripherals - Plotter of A4 size
CADD - pattern design,drawing and estimating, design of pressure vessels, design of boilers,
Expert system - Selection mechanical power transmission system [Comp.Sc.], Expert system for hand muscles for study of surgical glove [Comp.Sc.],
Quality control - software for Taguchi method
Control software - Java based robot prog.language [comp.sc.], Java based PLC ladder programming graphic editor/simulator.
Communication & Networking - Telemanufacturing using Java, C++ and TCP/IP
Computer controlled Machjines - Pneumatic Engine
Prizes and Awards at students paper meet by CAME students
First Prize
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Working Model Of Pressure Die Casting, 1998
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Preeti Iyer
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Mindbend98 at SVREC Surat
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First Prize
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Working Model of Wire Cut EDM Simulator, 2000
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Harsha Tank & Rajan Bhatt
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Mindbend2000 at SVREC Surat
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Second Prize
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Genetic Algorithms for Robot Motion, 2000
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Sarang Shah
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BITS, Pilani
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First Prize
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DDA Interpolator Circuits, 2000 [Electrical Div.]
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Harsha Tank & Rajan Bhatt
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TechoFusion2000 at Kalabhavan, Vadodara
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First Prize
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Amresh Mehta
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TechoFusion2000 at Kalabhavan, Vadodara
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Second Prize
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Aditya Parikh
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TechoFusion2000 at Kalabhavan, Vadodara
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Cons. Prize
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Harsha Tank & Rajan Bhatt
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TechoFusion2000 at Kalabhavan, Vadodara
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First Prize
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Fuzzy Logic [Mechanical Division],2001
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Pratik & Devang Parikh
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Apogee 2001 BITS, Pilani
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First Prize
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Fuzzy Logic [Mathematics Division], 2001
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Pratik & Devang Parikh
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Apogee 2001 BITS, Pilani
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Second Prize
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Rohit Trivedi
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EUREKA 2001 at TKIET Sholapur
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Projects successfully concluded for Academic Year 2000-2001
Feedback Adaptation of Wire cut EDM Simulator
Retrofit of CNC lathe with feedback adaptation and spindle speed control
Embeded Processor controlled Autonomus Vehicle
Java based CAPP for Turning language with graphic editor/simulator
Computer Comtrolled Pneumatic Engine
CNC Technology Inside Out
Venture Design Software
Automated Sorting System
Past Response/Performance by Students
Since institution of program way back in academic year 1987-88 the response has been variable in numerical strength though the consistency of effort has been found overwhelmingly well and became major strength for department, faculty and university. At recently concluded VCCI 1999 exhibition, exhibits from CAME projects attracted very generous and encouraging remarks by visitors from Baroda, India and Overseas.
CAME batch 1998 [After Last Lecture of Year]- Courtesy Anubha Kapoor
CAME batch 1987-88 [Projects in finishing phase] CAME batch 1987-88
Twentieth Century's Last CAME batch - Location Top of Overhead tank - Visit to PLC control installation in Faculty - CAME batch 1999-2000 - Photo Courtesy Aditya Parikh
Group[30] of CAME batch 2001 - just down from CAME 2002 Group - [Photo Courtesy Saket Gohil]
above tree!!! rest appears to be still on top of tree?!!!!!
[Photo courtesy - Tushar Patel]
CNC Shaper Guide Ms.Padole, Tech.B.B.Mistry CAME faculty 2001 - Ms.Padole, Srikant
Chetan Patel, Peter Kein, Chirayu Joshi Sheode
J.P.Khatri Checking Allignment of Table for Video Recording of CAME Project
Wire Cut EDM Simulator
sample papers for download
CAME alumni news
Anubha Kapur -1998 batch-weds Pankaj Bhatla [1-6-2002]
Preeti Iyer - 1998 batch - weds Arvind [22-7-2002]
Namrata Padole - 1995 batch - married Ashish Nagpurkar [9-12-2002]
Disha Chaudhari - Hardik Parikh both 2001 batch [ January 2003]
hits since Saturday,22nd March 2002
A traveler in quest of the divine asked the Master how to distinguish a true teacher from a false one when he got back to his own land.
Said the Master,' A good teacher offers practice; a bad one offers theories.'
'But how shall I know good practice from bad?'
'In the same way that the farmer knows good cultivation from bad'
- Anthony de Mello, One minute wisdom
Intellectual education influences the head and value-based education influences the heart.
In youth we learn, in age we understand
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