ME EN 382

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Manufacturing Processes

Mechanical Engineering Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering

Course Description

Common manufacturing processes, including technological limitations and economic considerations. Influence of product design on process selection and manufacturing efficiency.

When Taught

Fall, Winter, Summer

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Classification of Manufacturing Processes

Learning Outcome

1. Recognize and develop familiarity with a variety of manufacturing processes and how they are classified.

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Selection of Manufacturing Processes

Learning Outcome

2. Select appropriate manufacturing processes based on their characteristics and capabilities for a given part design.

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Design for Manufacturing

Learning Outcome

3. Make practical design recommendations to improve the manufacturability of component parts based on manufacturing process knowledge.

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Process Physics

Learning Outcome

4. Justify your design and process selection decisions based on a qualitative understanding of the key physical phenomena of manufacturing processes.

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Hands-On Experience

Learning Outcome

5. Perform various manufacturing processes with real process equipment to begin to develop good engineering judgment about the capabilities of various processes.

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Team Prototype Fabrication

Learning Outcome

6. Work successfully in teams to redesign, build, and test a working prototype.

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Writing & Presentation of Engineering Reports

Learning Outcome

7. Demonstrate the ability to write a professional quality report (including an Executive Summary) and deliver a professional oral presentation as a team.

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Impact on Society

Learning Outcome

8. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of manufacturing processes on society.