After successfully completing the program the student will
be able to:
1.
Demonstrate understanding of common manufacturing processes other than
machining by:
1.1.
Describing the casting process and determining a
parts suitability for this process
1.2.
Applying sheet metal layout concepts to the
construction of a sheet metal project
1.3.
Describing other production methods and
determining their effectiveness for a given part
1.4. Creating
a report outlining the production, inspection and costing of a project produce
in the lab
2.
Demonstrate understanding of common business
considerations for companies in the manufacturing sector by:
2.1.
Describing many of the expenses and related
calculations associated with manufacturing
2.2.
Applying calculations to determine cutting time
and metal removal rates to arrive at a part estimate
2.3.
Reviewing and demonstrating Project Planning and
Report Writing, Manufacturing Processes for High Production, and Routing
Practices (shop orders, operation sheets, routing cards)
2.4.
Determine the Payback Period and Simple Rate of
Return
2.5.
Evaluate proposals with differing lifetimes
using the method of Capitalized Costs
3.
Produce CNC programs using CAD/CAM software by:
3.1.
Creating 2D geometry in CAM software
3.2.
Creating CNC toolpaths using 2D geometry
3.3.
Creating CNC toolpaths using solid models
created in CAD software
3.4.
Applying previously learned machining concepts
to CAM programs for both turning and machining centers
3.5.
Producing required EIA/ISO code and transfer
code to CNC machines
4.
Demonstrate use of intermediate level CNC
techniques by:
4.1.
Applying previously learned machining concepts
in addition to collet chuck and tailstock use on a CNC turning center to create
parts with a CAM produced program
4.2.
Applying previously learned machining concepts
in addition to 4th axis operation on a CNC machining center to
create parts with a CAM produced program
4.3.
Creating tool reports and completing part
reports explaining how the programming, tool selection and procedure were
determined
5.
Apply
manufacturing design, planning and production concepts to a student project by:
5.1.
Analyzing design requirements and determining
the best production method
5.2.
Calculating costing for a variety of elements
5.3.
Creating fixture designs for various operations
5.4.
Producing presentations and proposals outlining
their production plan
5.5.
Analyzing problems as they arise and determining
an effective solution
5.6.
Drawing conclusions about their production plan
and execution in a comprehensive report
6.
Demonstrate understanding of the use and
programming of industrial robots and related automation by:
6.1.
Programming industrial robots
6.2.
Describing how robots and automation are used in
industry
7.
Discuss the physical properties of common metals
and determine their suitability for a given part by:
7.1.
Analyzing microstructures in metals
7.2.
Describing the physical properties of common
metals