Academic Unit: Padnos School of Engineering
Class Times: 10-11 am - Mon, Wed, Fri
Lab Times: Sec. 1, Wed., 2-5pm
Description: The objective for this course is to expose the student to as many aspects of
manufacturing as possible in the time available. This will include
properties of materials as well as the processes that convert these materials
into specific products. Particular attention will be given to machining
processes first so that the student may have a perspective for
understanding. This will then be followed with examination of other
Throughout the course frequent assignments and/or quizzes will be used
for each section of material. In addition each student will be expected to
participate in laboratory experiments, plant tours, a minor research project,
Prerequisites: EGR 250 or equivalent
office hours: 11-12am - Mon, Wed, Fri
web: http://claymore.engineer.gvsu.edu
Textbooks: Todd, Manufacturing Processes Reference Book, Industrial Press, 1994
Jack, H. EGR 367 Course Notes, Grand Valley State University
Objective: When done the student should be able to select manufacturing processes and
parameters. Students should also be able to build simple parts.
Instruction Methods: Lectures, labs, projects and discussions.
2-10 Cutting Theory and Machine Tools
11 Metal Properties and Heat Treating Review
25-28 Welding, Torch Cutting, Forming
31-32 Electrical, Chemical Machining
FINAL PRESENTATION - 4-6pm wednesday
Experiments: A variety of laboratory experiments will be conducted throughout the term.
The intent of these labs is to introduce you to the concept of each
manufacturing process and to provide you with a hands-on experience in
which you measure process variables and make technical inferences about
them. Each laboratory will be written up in standard laboratory format
including; purpose, apparatus, theory/prelab, procedure/results, discussion,
conclusions. This format will be described further by the instructor. Every
report must be clear, concise, justified and accurate. Several experiments will
require the use of DOE for planning and analysis, as detailed in the laboratory
guide. These experiments include,
2. Design for Disassembly (DFD)
3. Heat Treating and Hardness Testing
4. Submit proposals for machining project, and start work
5. Cutting forces and surface roughness
7. Thermoset plastic casting, composite construction, and
Plant Tours: During the term we will visit a number of factories. During these visits we
will see a number of manufacturing processes and techniques. To help
recall details at a later date, each student will a resource sheet outlining
interesting details, and drawing useful conclusions. The memos are not to
exceed one page in length, and are to be clear and concise.
Tests and assignments will be given at natural points during the term as new
Final Project: Each student is expected to produce some thing using at least 10 different
and distinct turning or milling operations. The things may be done
individually or by groups to be assembled into something more complex.
This project involves use of the machines shop, and must have
demonstrable results to pass the course. Some examples of possible