Computer Integrated Manufacturing: Manufacturing Processes (340-1-21)
Instructors
Ping Guo
847/491-4029
Technological Institute, Rm L286, 2145 Sheridan Rd, EV CAMPUS
Meeting Info
Frances Searle Building 2407: Tues, Thurs 12:30PM - 1:50PM
Overview of class
Manufacturing processes: Analysis and evaluation of processes used in the contemporary manufacturing environment.
Who takes it
ME 340-1 is taken by Mechanical Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, and Industrial Engineers.
What it's about
This course is an introduction to the processes used in the contemporary manufacturing environment including casting, powder metal processing, polymer processing, machining, joining, metal forming, layered manufacturing and electronic materials processing. Process specific component design, material/processing interaction, tooling design and cost analysis will be covered.
Minisyllabus:
Introduction
Casting
Machining
Layered Manufacturing
Metal Forming
Joining Processes
Laser Beam Processes
Plastic Processing
Electronic Manufacturing
Manufacturing Engineering
Course Summary
Advanced Study:
ME 340-2 Computer-Integrated Manufacturing: CAD/CAM
ME 340-3 Computer-Integrated Manufacturing: Manufacturing Automation
Registration Requirements
MECH_ENG 240 or consent of instructor.
Class Materials (Required)
Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing: Materials, Processes, and Systems, 5th Edition, Mikell P. Groover, ISBN 9781118231463.
Class Materials (Suggested)
Reference textbook
Manufacturing Processes for Engineering Materials, ISBN 978-0132272711.
Class Attributes
Prerequisites apply, see description
Undergraduate Students Only