Mechanical Engineering

336. Manufacturing Processes. Introduction to metal cutting, and manufacturing processes such as turning, milling, and drilling.  Other topics covered include metal shearing and forming, the economic of metal cutting and process planning, inspection and statistical quality control, automation in manufacturing and computer numerical control. 4 hours/week during 3 sessions.(3 credits)

Prerequisites: ENGS 201 and ENGS 230

Course Objectives:

The student will be able to:

• Use the terminology associated with basic manufacturing processes, such as turning, milling, forming, and joining.

• Analyze these processes from a force and energy perspective.

• Undertake and present a project using aforementioned principles.

• Size the associated equipment. 

• Be conversant with quality and economic issues pertinent to the manufacturing environment.

• Use a computer-aided manufacturing software application.

Course Syllabus:

Textbook:

Manufacturing Processes for Engineering Materials, by S. Kalpakjian, 3rd Edition (Addison-Wesley)

Topics:

1. Material Behavior

2. Casting

3. Bulk Deformation

4. Sheet Metal

5. Turning

6. Milling

7. Grinding

8. Joining Processes

9. Statistical Quality Control

10. Manufacturing Economics

11. Numerical Control

12. Introduction to Robotics

ABET category content as estimated by faculty member who prepared this course description:

Engineering Science: 3 credits (100%)

Prepared by:  Dr. Nand Jha   Date: February, 2002