Course Description:
Computer aided design, free-form surface modeling, tooling and fixturing, computer numeric control, rapid prototyping, process engineering, fixed and programmable automation, industrial robotics.
This course will cover the following material:
Manufacturing Processes
CAM Software
Fundamentals of Numerical Control
NC Programming
Robots
Vision Systems
Instrumentation
Programmable Logical Controllers
System Control
Tolerance and Measurement
SQC
Process Planning
Rapid Prototyping
Faculty/Manager:
Graham Walker
Contact Information:
Graham Walker
email: graham.walker@manhattan.eduCredits for Course: 3 Viewing Schedule: 1 lecture per week Prerequisites: An introductory course on Manufacturing Processes, and knowledge of Computer Aided Design, and Mechanical Design or the Instructor's permission Required Text(s): Harrell, C.R., Ghosh, B.K., and Bowden, R.O. (2003), Simulation Using Promodel with CD-ROM, McGraw-Hill (ISBN 9780073112114)
This book is out-of-print but is still available via Barnes and Noble or Amazon.Reference Text(s): Groover, M.P. (2007), Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing, 3rd Ed., Wiley (this is only recommended) Homework: Homework and projects are due on the date specified. There are no extensions; however, partial credit will be considered for all incomplete work. Assignments cannot be accepted after answers have been made available. Solutions will either be made available online. If you disagree with a grade, submit your grievance in writing (e.g., an email) to the instructor, documenting the merits of your case. Project: Yes, due date TBA Midterm Exam: Yes, date TBA Final Exam: Yes, date TBA Grading: Assignments (50%)
Midterm (20%)
Final (20%)
Computer Project (10%)Software Requirements: ProModel (Student Version), which comes with the required text
* The information contained in this syllabus is subject to change at any time.