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MFG Courses
Courses Available to Undergraduates
- MFG 130. Modern Manufacturing.
- MFG 201. History of Creativity in the Arts, Science, and Technology 1.
- MFG 202. History of Creativity in the Arts, Science, and Technology 2.
- MFG 220. Material Removal.
- MFG 230. Computer-Aided Manufacturing.
- MFG 324. Joining Processes.
- MFG 331. Metal-Shaping Processes.
- MFG 340. Quality Systems in Manufacturing.
- MFG 355. Plastics Materials and Processing.
- MFG 391R. Professional Seminar.
- MFG 399R. Academic Internship: Manufacturing Practicum.
- MFG 431. Tool Design.
- MFG 434. Introduction to Manufacturing Automation.
- MFG 475, 476. (Mfg-Me En) Integrated Product and Process Design 1, 2.
- MFG 479. (Mfg-Bus M) Creating and Managing New Ventures.
- MFG 480. Process Planning and Systems Design.
- MFG 490R. Special Problems in Manufacturing Engineering Technology.
- MFG 531. Advanced Computer-Aided Manufacturing Programming.
- MFG 532. Manufacturing Systems.
- MFG 533. Manufacturing Information Systems.
- MFG 555. Composite Materials and Processes.
- MFG 572. Design for Manufacturing.
- MFG 574. Advanced Tool Design.
- MFG 580. Manufacturing Simulation.
Course Descriptions
Top-MFG 130. Modern Manufacturing.
Methods and characteristics of successful manufacturing engineers and managers. Introduction to engineering and technology, design, and project management. Lab.
Top-MFG 201. History of Creativity in the Arts, Science, and Technology 1.
Western civilization from Egyptian antiquity to Renaissance from perspective of changes in civilization enabled by technology. Creativity throughout history. How to improve personal creativity.
Top-MFG 202. History of Creativity in the Arts, Science, and Technology 2.
Western civilization from Renaissance to present from perspective of changes in civilization enabled by technology. Creativity throughout history. How to improve personal creativity.
Top-MFG 220. Material Removal.
Methods and procedures to shape materials using basic machine tools; cutting theory, tool selection, metrology methods, and machine operation. Introduction to computer numerical control.
Top-MFG 230. Computer-Aided Manufacturing.
Manual and computer-assisted programming of computer numerical controlled (CNC) equipment. Developing CNC programs to manufacture parts for high production.
Top-MFG 324. Joining Processes.
Theory, application, and economics of various joining processes; welding, soldering, riveting, threaded fasteners, adhesives, mechanical assembly tools and techniques.
Top-MFG 331. Metal-Shaping Processes.
Capabilities and applications of common metal-shaping processes, including relationships between part design, material, and process parameters.
Top-MFG 340. Quality Systems in Manufacturing.
Tools and principles of quality in manufacturing systems. Basic tools, variation, loss function, cost of quality, SPC, DOE, FMEA, and QFD. Comprehensive project in system design to improve quality.
Top-MFG 355. Plastics Materials and Processing.
Understanding plastic materials, properties, and uses. Survey of plastic-manufacturing processes. Designing plastic products and manufacturing systems.
Top-MFG 391R. Professional Seminar.
Lectures on personal and professional development.
Top-MFG 399R. Academic Internship: Manufacturing Practicum.
Working in teams to solve problems encountered in local industry. Project management and reporting under guidance of industry supervisor and department faculty.
Top-MFG 431. Tool Design.
Designing special tooling for manufacturing processes using solids-modeling design systems.
Top-MFG 434. Introduction to Manufacturing Automation.
Sensors, actuators, robotics, part feeding and assembly, PLCs, pneumatic and hydraulic control, justifying automation.
Top-MFG 475, 476. (Mfg-Me En) Integrated Product and Process Design 1, 2.
Comprehensive two-semester design experience from conception to manufacturing planning and prototype. Product development process. Economic and manufacturing considerations. Intellectual property assignment agreement required.
Top-MFG 479. (Mfg-Bus M) Creating and Managing New Ventures.
Key issues and problems facing managers in start-up companies. Team-taught by professors and entrepreneurs; particularly helpful for students starting businesses.
Top-MFG 480. Process Planning and Systems Design.
Analyzing product specifications and production requirements for manufacturing. Equipment selection and justification; facility layout and material-handling system design; process-improvement techniques.
Top-MFG 490R. Special Problems in Manufacturing Engineering Technology.
(1–3:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: instructor's consent.
Top-MFG 531. Advanced Computer-Aided Manufacturing Programming.
CAD/CAM programming techniques and requirements for manufacturing components on computer numerical-control machine tools, emphasizing CAM programming, postprocessors, and CAM software evaluation.
Top-MFG 532. Manufacturing Systems.
Analyzing lean manufacturing systems. Numerous examples and case studies from industry demonstrating principles of lean production, inventory management, and lean distribution. Project with a local company to gain confidence with these principles in an industrial setting.
Top-MFG 533. Manufacturing Information Systems.
Applying and integrating software and information technologies in planning, executing, and monitoring production operations.
Top-MFG 555. Composite Materials and Processes.
Structure, processing, properties, and uses of composite materials, including various manufacturing methods and the relationship between properties and fabrication.
Top-MFG 572. Design for Manufacturing.
Introduction to design evaluation techniques, including design for mechanical assembly, printed circuit board assembly, plastic injection molding, machining, and sheet metal fabrication.
Top-MFG 574. Advanced Tool Design.
Advanced design of net-shape products utilizing CAD and CAE methods. Plastic injection mold design and construction. Rapid prototyping and injection molding project.
Top-MFG 580. Manufacturing Simulation.
Design and optimization of manufacturing systems using simulation. Simulation languages and modeling methodology.