ME EN 382
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
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
2
Fixed
3
Title
Classification of Manufacturing Processes
Learning Outcome
1. Recognize and develop familiarity with a variety of manufacturing processes and how they are classified.
Title
Selection of Manufacturing Processes
Learning Outcome
2. Select appropriate manufacturing processes based on their characteristics and capabilities for a given part design.
Title
Design for Manufacturing
Learning Outcome
3. Make practical design recommendations to improve the manufacturability of component parts based on manufacturing process knowledge.
Title
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.
Title
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.
Title
Team Prototype Fabrication
Learning Outcome
6. Work successfully in teams to redesign, build, and test a working prototype.
Title
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.
Title
Impact on Society
Learning Outcome
8. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of manufacturing processes on society.
