IMS 2011 - MSSC Manufacturing Processes & Production

1. Mechanical Principle
   1. Describe the function of a mechanism.
   2. Describe the common types of mechanisms and give an application.
   3. Define force, weight, and mass and give its unit of measurement.
   4. Demonstrate how to calculate weight.
   5. Describe the construction and define first, second, and third class levers.
   6. Define torque and its unit of measurement. 
   7. Define and demonstrate how to calculate the Law of Moments.
2. Mechanical Linkages
   1. Describe friction and explain different types of friction.
   2. Define incline plane and demonstrate how to calculate the mechanical advantages.
   3. Define cams and turnbuckles, properly connect and operate each.
   4. Define a pulley and give its operation.
   5. Demonstrated how to calculate the mechanical advantage of a movable pulley.
   6. Describe and demonstrate the operation of a pulley combination.
3. Machining Processes
   1. Define a manufacturing process.
   2. Describe the function and operation of a CNC Mill.
   3. Describe the three chip formations and there importance.
   4. Describe and determine the shape and size of metal stock.
   5. Describe the operation of a horizontal band saw and identify its parts.
   6. Describe and demonstrate how to cut stock with a horizontal band saw.
4. Machine Operation
   1. Describe the function of reaming, countersinking, counter boring, tapping and chamfering and demonstrate each.
5. Equipment Procedures
   1. Describe the role of a machine operator.
   2. Describe and demonstrate how to set-up and operate an automated machine.
   3. Define machine malfunction.
   4. Describe and demonstrate how to respond to a machine malfunction.
   5. Correctly locate equipment information.
   6. Describe a basic troubleshooting procedure.
6. Production Planning and Workflow
   1. Describe main elements of production planning.
   2. Analyze a production process to improve workflow.
   3. Describe and interpret a bill of material and routing sheet.
   4. Define machine Availability and product cost.
   5. Define lean manufacturing and the tools used by it.
   6. Describe and demonstrate how to conduct a time study.