MECH1663

The basic equipment, processes and services required to produce a product are studied. This course is designed to give the student the knowledge and vocabulary to generally comprehend the complex and inter-related design and manufacturing functions that must be accomplished to produce the end product. The processes covered include the making of iron and steel, casting, plastics production, hot and cold forming, machining, fastening, non-traditional machining, grinding, etc. Equipment covered in the lab include: lathes, grinders, milling machines, band saws, drill presses, precision measurement devices etc. As time or student experience permit, the topic of basic C.N.C. machine operations and programs may be introduced. Safety and proper manufacturing procedures will be emphasized.