ABET SYLLABUS FORMAT

MFGG-201 Manufacturing Processes

January 1, 2003

2002 catalog data: This course is an introduction to world manufacturing processes. A basic understanding of materials, their structure and properties begins the course. Discussion centers on the traditional forming processes of casting, rolling, forging, extrusion, powder metallurgy and sheet metal forming. The non-forming processes of machining, measurement, NDT and joining are also covered. Laboratory exercises enhance the learning experience for many of these processes.

Textbook(s): None

References: Notes will be provided by the faculty teaching the course

Coordinator: Professor William J Riffe

Course Learning Objectives:

1. Relate the manufacture and properties of a composite to that of more

traditional materials.

2. Evaluate various composites through use of laboratory experiments for mechanical and environmental performance

3. Discuss GD&T as it relates to manufacturing processes and design interpretation

4. Write up laboratory experiments to effectively transmit information

Prerequisites by topic:

1. Basic tensile test procedures and evaluation

2. General overview of traditional manufacturing processes

Topics covered:

1. Composites as a material

2. Composite matrix materials

3. Composite filler materials

4. Fabrication of composites

5. Evaluation of composites through lab experiments

6. GD&T principles

Schedule:

Three weekly meetings of 60 minutes for lecture

One weekly meeting of 120 minutes for laboratory

Computer usage:

1. Digital tensile test data and its reduction

2. Graphing and curve evaluation using Excel

3. Word processing

Laboratory Projects:

1. Tensile bar with matrix only

2. Tensile bar with particulate fillers

3. Tensile bar with random glass mat

4. Tensile bar with woven glass fiber

5. Tensile bar with glass tow

6. Tensile bar with graphite fiber

7. Tensile bar with other fillers as available

8. Environmental testing of tensile bars

Relationship to professional component: Three credits of engineering science and one credit of engineering design.

Prepared by: Faculty name William J. Riffe Date: April 1, 2003