Course Details
Manufacturing Processes and Production
Recommended Prerequisites
Basic Reading Comprehension, Basic Computer Skills, Basic Internet Browsing Skills
What You’ll Learn
Course Module Listing
Overview
Pre-Course Survey
Course Introduction
Course Outline
Introduction to Manufacturing and Production
Introduction
Defining Manufacturing
Production Systems
Summary
Assessment
Properties of Engineering Materials
Introduction
Physical Properties
Chemical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Manufacturing Properties
Crystalline and Non-crystalline Structures
Classification of Materials
Understanding Materials
Summary
Assessment
Engineering Materials
Introduction
Metals
Non-metals
Summary
Assessment
Product Manufacturing
Introduction
Production Goods and Customers
Stages of Production
Production Resources
Types of Production
Production Techniques
Summary
Assessment
Production Process
Introduction
Casting
Molding
Forming
Powder Metallurgy
Machining
Coating, Conditioning, and Finishing
Assembly
Summary
Assessment
Machining Operations
Introduction
The Shaping Machine
Types of Shapers
Feed Mechanism and Shaper Tools
Work Supporting and Holding Devices
The Milling Machine
Milling Cutters
The Milling Process
Summary
Assessment
Tool & Equipment Operation: Lathes
Introduction
Lathe Function and Components
Work Holding Devices
Types of Lathes
Lathe Operations
Summary
Assessment
Special Processing
Introduction
Abrasive Jet Machining
Chemical Milling
Electrical-Discharge Machining (EDM)
Electrochemical Grinding
Electrochemical Machining
Electron Beam Machining
Ion Beam Machining
Laser Beam Machining
Plasma Arc Machining
Ultrasonic Machining
Wire-Cut EDM
Lithography and Photolithography
Electronic Assembly
Summary
Assessment
Manufacturing Systems
Introduction
Production Lines
Manual Production Lines
Automated Production Lines
Transport Of Work
Summary
Assessment
Production Components
Introduction
Production Systems
Materials and Inventory
Time and Costs
Types of Production Systems
Summary
Assessment
Controlling & Documenting Production
Introduction
Controlling the Process
Documenting Production
Summary
Assessment
Packaging and Distributing Products
Introduction
Product Packaging
Product Distribution Network
Laws and Regulations
Summary
Assessment
Manufacturing Support Systems
Introduction
Computers in Manufacturing
Advanced Production Equipment
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Flexible Manufacturing Systems
Manufacturing Engineering
Production Planning and Control
Quality Control
Measurement and Inspection
Summary
Assessment
Exam
Exam
Hands-on Assessment
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. DUE-1104181. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are hose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.