Position in the degree programme:

Compulsory elective

Workload:

5 LP / 2 SWS

Type of proof:

Portfolio

Learning outcomes / competences:

The students are able to

• design selected components of the special machine,
• transfer the acquired theoretical knowledge to practical problems,
• familiarise themselves with a given problem, solve it in teamwork and present the results, taking into account project and time management methods.

Contents:

Construction of a special machine

• Use of special machines,
• Function (handling, packaging, processing machine),
• Components (axes, controls, drives),
• Control (linear motor/ servo motor; synchronous/ asynchronous, pneumatics, feedback, machine axes),
• sensors and camera technology,
• Storage (parts provision, organisation, robotics),
• automation and feeding,
• grinding technology,
• Calculation and design of the machine body, the control system (inertia adjustment) and the drive.

Legal principles

• Theory (general and special machine construction),
• Consolidation of knowledge through practical examples.

Excursions to the participating industrial companies will be part of the course.