Course Number and Title:
MET 225 Advanced Manufacturing Techniques
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: MET 123 and (EDD 131 or EDD 141)
Course Credits and Hours
3 credit(s)
2 lecture hours/week
4 lab hours/week
Course Description
This course extends on the knowledge in the Modern Manufacturing Fundamentals class. Topics includes: abrasive machining, surface finishing, Non-Traditional Machining, metal Heat Treatment, metal casting and bulk deformation processes. Students apply industry standard allowances and tolerances to manufacture designed assemblies.
Additional Materials
None
Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)
- Explain materials surface finishes and measuring methods (CCC 1, 2, 5; PGC MET 1, 5; PGC DEM 5)
- Demonstrate precision abrasive machining (CCC 2, 5, 6; PGC MET 1, 5; PGC DEM 1, 5)
- Describe forming and shaping materials using casting and bulk deformation processes (CCC 1, 5, 6; PGC MET 5; PGC DEM 1, 5)
- Describe common heat treatment processes (CCC 1, 2, 5, 6; PGC MET 5; PGC DEM 1, 2, 5)
- Describe non-traditional machining. (CCC 1, 2, 5; PGC MET 5; PGC DEM 1, 2, 5)
- Demonstrate application and interpretation knowledge of GD&T standard American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Y14.5 (CCC 1, 2, 5, 6; PGC MET 4, 5; PGC DEM 6)
- Determine the appropriate allowances and tolerances for fits using standard American National Standards Institute (ANSI) B4.1 (or B4.2 as applicable) for the manufacture of assembly project with mating parts. Design and manufacture an assembly using quality processes (CCC 1, 2, 5; PGC MET 1, 2, 4, 5; PGC DEM 1, 2, 5)
See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.
Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
- Explain materials surface finishes and measuring methods
- Identify a surfaces four identifying features of Roughness, Waviness, Lay and Defects
- Define Waviness - width and height
- Define Roughness - width and height
- Identify Lay surface patterns and the associated symbols
- Apply industry standard roughness limits to physical surface finish
- Interoperate the surface finish (roughness/texture) drawing symbols
- Measure surface textures with at least a comparator gauge and a stylus profilometer
- Demonstrate precision abrasive machining
- Demonstrate the process of precision cylindrical and surface grinding process
- Identify natural and synthetic abrasives and their applications.
- Describe the grinding wheel marking system.
- List the safety precautions related to use abrasive machining
- Describe forming and shaping materials using casting and bulk deformation processes.
- Describe the Casting processes of: permanent mold, expendable mold/permanent pattern and expendable pattern/mold.
- Bulk Deformation processes of: rolling, forging and extrusion and Drawing.
- Describe common heat treatment processes
- List the principles of heat treatment.
- Identify typical effects of heat treatment on selected materials.
- Explain terms associated with heat treatment methods such as hardening, tempering, annealing, and normalizing.
- Discuss surface hardening processes.
- Describe non-traditional machining.
- Identify characteristics of the following advanced machining processes:
- Chemical machining
- Electrochemical machining
- Electrical discharge machining
- Laser beam machining
- Water jet machining
- Demonstrate application and interpretation knowledge of GD&T standard American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Y14.5.
- Identify and interpret the following on mechanical engineering drawings and apply them to a part
- Feature Control Frame (Box) and Modifier symbols
- Datums
- Describe and measure Geometric Tolerances of: Form, Orientation, Profile, Location and Runout
- Demonstrate the measurement of Form, Orientation, Profile, Location and Runout in various applications
- Determine the appropriate allowances and tolerances for fits using standard American National Standards Institute (ANSI) B4.1 (or B4.2 as applicable) for the manufacture of assembly project with mating parts. Design and manufacture an assembly using quality processes.
- Describe basic size, nominal size, and tolerance.
- Describe clearance fit, interference fit, and transition fit.
- Determine the specific fit from a description.
- Use standard fit tables to calculate nominal and tolerance dimensions for mating parts.
- Design and manufacture an assembly using quality processes
Evaluation Criteria/Policies
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90-100 |
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A |
| 80-89 |
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B |
| 70-79 |
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C |
| 0-69 |
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F |
Students should refer to the
Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.
Final Course Grade
Calculated using the following weighted average
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Evaluation Measure
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Percentage of final grade
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Tests 1-4 (equally weighted) (summative)
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50%
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Project 1 (formative)
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7.5%
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Project 2 (formative)
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7.5%
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Project 3 (formative)
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30%
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TOTAL
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100%
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Program Graduate Competencies (PGCs are the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his or her major)
METAASMET
- Safely utilize typical machine shop equipment and manufacturing techniques to accurately manufacture projects.
- Perform calculations of forces to size and select structural components and appropriate materials.
- Perform calculations of all parameters to size components related to various mechanical system designs.
- Interpret and produce good mechanical engineering drawings and effectively create solid models of parts and assemblies.
- Exhibit professional traits, including the ability to work with minimal supervision independently while contributing to team project, using effective problem-solving skills and make appropriate decisions relative to the technical field.
DETAASDEM
- Apply the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of the discipline to narrowly defined engineering technology activities.
- Apply a knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to engineering technology problems that require limited application of principles but extensive practical knowledge.
- Conduct standard tests and measurements, and to conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments.
- Function effectively as a member of a technical team.
- Identify, analyze, and solve narrowly defined engineering technology problems.
- Apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical and nontechnical environments; and identify and use appropriate technical literature.
- Recognize the need for and an ability to engage in self-directed continuing professional development.
- Integrate a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities, including a respect for diversity.
- Demonstrate a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
- Demonstrate knowledge and technical competency in engineering materials, applied mechanics, and manufacturing methods.
- Demonstrate knowledge and in-depth technical competency in applied drafting practice emphasizing mechanical components and systems, as well as fundamentals of descriptive geometry, orthographic projection, sectioning, tolerancing and dimensioning, and computer aided drafting and design.
- Demonstrate knowledge and technical competency in the in-depth application of physics having emphasis in mechanical components and design.
Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
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