TAGD-155: Gage, Cam Layout, and Fixture

School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Trade & Apprentice Education
Department
Skilled Trade & Apprenticeship
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
TAE - Graphic Design
Course Number
155
Course Title
Gage, Cam Layout, and Fixture
Credit Hours
2.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
TAGD-150 or TAE Apprentice Coordinator/Instructor Permission
Catalog Course Description

Focuses on the mastery of gage design principles as applied to the industrial workplace. Discusses gage design theory, computer-aided manufacturing, cam layout procedures, and fixturing. Emphasizes the team approach to projects.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. Gage design theory.
  2. Typical go-no go gages.
  3. Go-no go gage applications.
  4. Gaging contours.
  5. Template gages.
  6. Inspection fixtures.
  7. Coordinate measuring equipment.
  8. Coordinate measurement fixturing.
  9. Coordinate measuring.
  10. Cam layout.
  11. Air gages.
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  1. Utilize manual and computer assisted drawings to make gage and cam layout drawings.
  2. Solve actual shop problems using team problem solving techniques on several projects.
  3. Solve actual shop problems from industrial drawings of gages and fixtures.
  4. Solve problems related to industrial applications.
  5. Interpret actual industrial drawings of gages and fixtures.
  6. Develop gages from actual industrial applied parts.

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement

All students will be required to complete a comprehensive final examination that assesses the learning of all course objectives  This exam must be weighted in a manner so that the exam score is worth a minimum of fifteen percent of the final course grade.  This exam is to be a common exam administered to all sections of TAGD 155.

General Course Requirements and Recommendations

The student will be required to bring the drafting equipment used in previous  drafting courses.

Texts

Texts, handouts, and/or workbooks will be determined by the TAE Department.

 

Approval Dates

Effective Term
Fall 2014
ILT Approval Date
AALC Approval Date
Curriculum Committee Approval Date
Review Semester
Fall 2014