Scientific principles of quality control that apply to the total system will also be learned. Students will use in-class exercises to validate the importance of manufacturing resource planning. Elementary skills will be emphasized to assist those who are not highly literate in computer skills. Students will be instructed in file management, data entry for statistical processing and basic communication skills with a word processor. Discussions will include specific manufacturing applications and ethical considerations of using computers and software.
Emphasis is on their use in process control and data analysis.
Students will gain an understanding of instrumentation and how it is used to measure necessary parameters of a process. Included is a study of process control systems pertinent to production, quality, and reliability. The student will learn statistical control charts, evaluate process capability, design and evaluate sampling plans to improve manufacturing methods. Data gathering, small group and action plans will be taught and developed as part of this course. AS This course will introduce the students to a number of current methods used when drawing, detailing, documenting, and designing parts and assemblies.