Mechanical Drafting
Introduces manual mechanical drafting techniques. Focuses on drawing layout, dimensioning standards, and sectional views through a series of practical problems.
Applied Shop Practices
Covers calculation, layout, and procedure standards in applied topics in
manufacturing and machining technologies.
Mechanical Blueprint Reading
Develops skills in mechanical blueprint reading.
Computer Aided Drafting I, II, III: Mechanical (AutoCAD)
A three-term series designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of computer aided design (CAD) and drafting. Working in both two- and three-dimensions as well as in solids, students will learn the operating system, command codes, file menu, and symbol library of an industry standard, computer aided design and drafting system. Prerequisite: CS101 or equivalent. Corequisites: MET101 and MET105 highly recommended.
Computer Aided Drafting I, II, III: Mechanical (SolidWorks)
A three-term series designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of computer aided design (CAD) and drafting. Working in both two- and three-dimensions as well as in solids, students will learn the operating system, command codes, file menu, and symbol library of an industry standard, computer aided design and drafting system. Prerequisites: CS101 or equivalent; MET101 and MET105 highly recommended.
Materials and Metallurgy
Introduces the basic physical properties of selected manufacturing materials. Special emphasis is placed on the manufacturing properties of metals. Presents techniques for the heat treatment of metals and introduces strength of materials.
Design of Experiments
Designed to develop an understanding as well as the limitations of design of experiments. Uses knowledge learned in MFG232 and applies it to creating controlled experiments. Covers review of basic and advanced statistic process control; how to collect and process data for controlled experiments (normal and non-normal processes); how to write underlying control questions; and analysis for decisions. Prerequisites: MFG232; MTH60 and MFG121 recommended.
Project Management
Designed to develop an understanding as well as the limitations of project management for manufacturing/business processes. Covers mission statement, goal setting, layout of project in linear and parallel paths, how to run effective meetings, cost estimating, using project tracking software, and assigning resources to meet project goals. Prerequisites: MTH60 and MFG121 recommended.
Introduction to Manufacturing
Surveys various manufacturing processes, materials, and possible career opportunities in manufacturing-related disciplines.
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Studies the application of ANSI and ISO geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principals and practices relative to product design and manufacturing operations. Prerequisite: MET104 or equivalent.
Metrology
Studies measurements by mechanical, electronic and optical methods related to industrial dimensional conformance requirements. Corequisite: MFG121 or equivalent.
Manufacturing Processes I, II, III
A three-term series designed to develop both an understanding of manufacturing concerns and limitations of industry as well as developing the hands on skills needed for machining jobs in manufacturing. Covers basic manufacturing skills and machine tooling practices. Emphasizes safety, bench work, engine lathes, vertical and horizontal mills, precision grinding, tool room operations, and production work through a series of projects. Corequisite: MTH60 or equivalent; MFG101 recommended.
CNC Controls
Designed to develop an understanding of the Haas VF-0 CNC Control. Basic functions and operating modes of the Haas control are covered. Prerequisites: MTH60 and MFG121 recommended.
MFG199 Variable credit
Special Studies in Manufacturing: CNC Controls
Presents special studies in manufacturing through workshop, seminar, and independent study formats.
Research and Development Prototyping
A capstone project class that introduces the process of prototype development and design. Emphasizes the research and documentation required to take an idea from concept to production. Incorporates industrial design build team concepts. Designed prototypes are built in MFG255. Prerequisite: Second year standing in program. Corequisite: WR121.
Statistics and Quality Control
Introduces ISO 9000 concepts of basic gauging, inspection, elementary statistics, and statistical process control. Prerequisite: MET104 or equivalent.
Advanced Statistic Process Control
Develops an understanding of advanced statistic process control (SPC) methods as well as the limitations with design of experiments used in a manufacturing and/or business environment. Covers review of basic SPC concepts; how to collect and process data for use in SPC control/test charts; using SPC charts to make process and financial decisions; non-normal curves and where, how and why they are used; and introduces design of experiments. Prerequisites: MFG230; MTH60 and MFG121 recommended.
Computer Numerical Control Programming
Covers basic computer numerical control (CNC) programming and machine set-up and operation. Emphasizes manual data input programming. Prerequisites: MTH60, MFG121; MFG122 and MFG123 are recommended.
Computer Aided Manufacturing I: Mastercam
Studies computer numerical control (CNC) programming based on state-of-the-art computer aided manufacturing (CAM) software. Introduces and develops skills through a series of projects designed to teach program operation and CNC machining skills. Prerequisite: MFG241 or equivalent.
Computer Aided Manufacturing II: Mastercam
Continues study in computer numerical control (CNC) programming and CNC machine set-up and operation. Emphasizes job planning, documentation, and integration of all prior education and training combining CNC software/hardware. Prerequisite: MFG242.
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
A capstone project class that emphasizes the design build team process as it applies to the production, documentation, and implementation of a prototype production run using multiple manufacturing processes. Students work together as a production team to build, document, and evaluate all phases of a prototype production run. Prerequisite: MFG220.
Fixturing Methods and Tool Selection
Develops an understanding of fixturing methods as well as the limitations as it applies to manufacturing. Includes developing an understanding of different methods of work holding; the degrees of freedom and the process of constraining those degrees in terms of fixturing; recognizing errors and potential problems; and using critical thinking skills to judge which sets of tools and/or procedures are required. Prerequisites: MTH60, MFG121, MFG241 and MET121.
Lean Manufacturing
Develops an understanding as well as the limitations of lean manufacturing as it applies to manufacturing and business. Covers the basics of lean; TAKT time; value stream mapping; current and future state; KanBan systems; tracking and removing production wastes; running effective meetings; and team building. Prerequisites: MFG230; MTH60 (may be taken concurrently).
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