Manufacturing Technology I (3) Manufacturing processes for industrial plastics, wood, and wood composite materials. Production methods, process equipment, tooling, jogs, and fixtures for plastics, wood, and wood composites used in manufacturing. One hour of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week.

Manufacturing Processes (3) Study of engineering materials and processes as they pertain to the manufacture of industrial products. Three hours of lecture per week.

Manufacturing processes for ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Precision machine tool operations, including grinding, drilling, shaping, milling, and turning.

Theory of computer-aided parts programming. Methods of programming CNC machines; set up and operation with emphasis on two, three, and multiple axis machines, mills, lathes, and robots.

Automated technology through the use of industrial robots; theory of electromechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic robots in manufacturing; robots for processing, assembly, and material handling.

Study of the physical properties of a variety of industrial materials.

Introduction to computer integrated manufacturing and flexible manufacturing systems. Planning, organization, and management of automated computer controlled systems.

Individual study of problems in an industrial setting with regard to personnel, material, equipment, and facilities as they relate to manufacturing.