MECH 2361 - Manufacturing Processes

Credit hours: 3

Course Description:
Primary and secondary manufacturing processes; covers formation of material into shapes through the testing of the finished product; basic C.I.M. concepts, usage of lathes, mills, drills, saws and other machine shop tools.  Intro to the fundamentals of blueprint interpretation, Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s), and mathematical analysis; topics include orthographic projection, dimensioning, sectioning, line conventions, visualization of the object and basic shop math.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate the ability to:

Determine the factors involved in material selection as it relates to specific manufacturing processes.
Specify and select an appropriate manufacturing process for products or items involved in the manufacture of finished products.
Select appropriate testing methodologies and materials and/or assemblies to ensure quality and performance.