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Course Overview
Students will learn about different types of production systems, material
handling and storage systems, computer control of manufacturing processes,
part families and group technology.
Course Objectives
At the successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Determine the suitability of different types of production methods based
on lot size, part size, work requirements, and the applicability of
automation.
2. Describe different methods of material handling and storage for raw
materials, Work In Process (WIP), and finished goods.
3. Use a typical Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software package to
program and control a robot and/or CNC machine tool.
4. Describe the concepts of "group technology" and "part
families" and be able to use one more industrially recognized methods of
part family description to categorize a part.
Delivery
Course delivery will consist of a combination of lectures, questions and
answer sessions, demonstrations, and appropriate lab exercises. One or more
field trips to local industries may also be included.
Required Text
Mikell P. Groover; Automation,
Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Third Edition;
Prentice-Hall, Inc.; ISBN 0-13-239321-2
Other Required Materials
One pair of OSHA approved safety glasses with side shields. Goggles are
acceptable, but may prove to be uncomfortable for extended use.
For Further Reference
This document and many other course related documents can be found on the
Engineering website at: http://www.usi.edu/science/engineering/index.asp
Click on "Course Links" and then "ENGR 362
Manufacturing"
Revised 8/28/08
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