The economic advantages and disadvantages of using integrated manufacturing will be covered. The course is designed to present an overview of the manufacturing process and how automation can be utilized. Emphasis is placed on the manufacture and properties of diamond and CBN as abrasives used in turning, milling, threading and grinding operations. The student will learn to apply super abrasives to the properties and characteristics of a wide range of materials and the required grinding or machining processes. This course provides an introduction to the basic approaches and tools used in cost estimating in the metal working industry.
Units covered include estimation of set-up, machining and assembly times.
The student will continue to develop skills learned in Lathe II Lab. Proficiency will be gained in precise hole location, eccentric turning and form turning. This course is a continuation of Lathe II with an emphasis on less common work holding devices such as face drivers and soft jaws. The advantages and disadvantages of high production turning machines and their tooling will be discussed. Credit A hands-on introduction to the complete operation of the EDM machine.