10606161Manufacturing Processes
Course Information
Description
Introduces students to computer aided design and manufacturing concepts through an integrated material removal project. Upon completing the project, students will use various measurement and inspection equipment to verify part conformance to engineering specifications.
Total Credits
2
Prior Learning Assessment
  • Exam-College Developed Challenge Exam
Course Competencies
  1. Describe traditional machining techniques
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test
    Criteria
    Explain how milling machines operate.
    Identify the various types of milling machines.
    Define milling operations.
    Calculate speed and feed conditions.
    Identify the various parts of a metal lathe.
    Define turning operations.
    Identify the chucks used on a metal lathe.
    Describe the various forms of screw threads.

  2. Evaluate metal joining techniques
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test
    Criteria
    Explain how soldering differs from brazing.
    Describe the conditions required to produce a sound solder joint.
    Explain why flux is necessary.
    Describe the basic gas welding process.
    Recognize the various types of weld joints.
    Explain the difference between welding and brazing.
    Explain the shielded metal arc welding process.
    Interpret basic welding symbols.
    Explain when the various welding processes may be employed.

  3. Explain CNC and other automated material manufacturing processes
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test
    Criteria
    Describe computer numerical control (CNC) and how it is used.
    Compare the Cartesian and polar coordinate systems.
    Discuss the use of robotics in manufacturing.
    Describe the types of NC code distribution.

  4. Compare non-traditional machining techniques
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test
    Criteria
    Describe commonly used nontraditional machining techniques.
    Explain how nontraditional techniques differ from conventional machining processes.
    Explain the need for nontraditional machining techniques.
    List the advantages and disadvantages of commonly used nontraditional techniques.