TAMN-130: Advanced Manufacturing Processes

School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Trade & Apprentice Education
Department
Skilled Trade & Apprenticeship
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
TAE - Manufacturing
Course Number
130
Course Title
Advanced Manufacturing Processes
Credit Hours
2.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
30.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
30.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
TAMN-120 or TAE Apprentice Coordinator/Instructor Permission
Catalog Course Description

Explains the use of conventional abrasives and super abrasives, as well as traditional grinding machines. Covers advanced milling applications utilizing the horizontal boring mill; application of basic and advanced cutting tool materials; electrical discharge machining and wire cutting; electrochemical, abrasive flow, ultrasonic, and abrasive water jet machining; electromagnetic, electro spark, and powder metallurgy forming; various laser applications; and rapid prototype development and robotics/automation.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. Conventional Abrasives
    • Superabrasives for Grinding
  2. Grindability of Materials
    • Surface Grinders
    • Surface Grinder Accessories and Operations
  3. Cylindrical Grinders
    • Cylindrical Grinding Operations
  4. Universal Tool and Cutter Grinder
    • Jig Grinder
  5. Conventional Cutting Tools
    • Advanced Cutting Tools
    • Advanced Cutting Tool Technology
  6. Horizontal Boring Mill
    • Jig Bore
  7. Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM)
    • EDM Tap Removal
  8. Electrical Discharge Wire Cutting
    • Electro-Chemical Machining (ECM)
  9. Explosive Forming Process
    • Electro-Spark Forming Process
    • Electro-Magnetic Forming Process
    • Powder Metallurgy Process
  10. Abrasive Flow Machining
    • Ultrasonic Machining
  11. Laser Technology
  12. Abrasive Water Jet Machining
    • Chemical Milling
  13. Rapid Prototype Development
    • Design for Manufacture
    • 3-D Solid Modeling
  14. Robotics
    • Robotics Technology
    • Automation
    • Automation Processes
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  • Develop and demonstrate an understanding of abrasives used in the manufacturing industry.*
  • Develop and demonstrate an understanding of commonly used cutting tools used in the manufacturing industry.*
  • Develop and demonstrate an understanding of horizontal boring mills and jig bores commonly used in the manufacturing industry.*
  • Develop and demonstrate an understanding of non-traditional manufacturing processes used in the manufacturing industry.*
  • Develop and demonstrate an understanding of non-traditional forming processes commonly used in the manufacturing industry.*
  • Develop and demonstrate an understanding of rapid prototype development processes and techniques commonly used in the manufacturing industry.*
  • Develop an understanding of three-dimensional solid modeling as it applies to the manufacturing industry.
  • Develop and demonstrate an understanding of robotics and automated systems commonly used in the manufacturing industry.*

    • Assessment and Requirements

    Assessment of Academic Achievement

    All assessment of student achievement is left to the discretion of the individual instructor.  Final grade will be a combination of quiz grades and attendance.

    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