Courses - LCSC Catalog

Automated Manufacturing Technology (MNFTC)

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Course Descriptions - Lewis-Clark State College 2002-2003 Catalog

MNFTC 103 - Engineering Graphics (4 cr.)

Introduction to manual and Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) engineering graphic principles, leading to a design project at course conclusion. Pre-requisite: GENTC 103 or MATH 137.

MNFTC 125 - Computer Applications for Manufacturing (3 cr.)

DOS, Windows, word processing, spreadsheets, data base, CADD and other PC computer components and programs used in the manufacturing environment. Pre-requisite: Computer literate - Instructor Permission.

MNFTC 131- Introduction to Electrical/Electronics (2 cr.)

Progressive study program designed to provide the student with skills and terminology needed to understand fundamentals of direct current as applied to manufacturing technology. Topics include physics of electronics, current and voltage, properties of electrical circuits, resistance, electrical measurements, Ohm's law, power, DC circuits, and magnetism. Pre-requisite: Successful completion of program entrance exams.

MNFTC 133 - Advanced Electrical/Electronics (2 cr.)

Progressive study program designed to provide the student with skills and terminology needed to understand fundamentals of alternating currents as applied to manufacturing technology. Topics include introduction to AC, measuring AC, AC resistance, AC capacitance, AC inductance, RLC circuits, and transformers. Pre-requisite: MNFTC 131

MNFTC 143 - Machine Processes (5 cr.)

Practical hands-on application of manual machine processes with lab applications in bench work, layout, heat treating, hardness testing, layout inspection, jig and fixture set-up and tool design, culminating in production of a moderately complex product. Pre-requisite: MNFTC 103, GENTC 133.

MNFTC 145 - Welding Processes (3 cr.)

Oxyacetylene joining welding and cutting, electric arc welding processes of SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, weldability of metals and welding metallurgy, with emphasis on joint design and fabrication of steels as used in the manufacturing environment. Pre-requisite: MNFTC 103, GENTC 133.

MNFTC 151 - Foundry Principles (2 cr.)

This course is designed to introduce the student to accepted industrial foundry techniques. Laboratory learning experience and individually directed research will emphasize pattern design and construction, various mold-making processes, and other industrial manufacturing/casting processes.

MNFTC 153 - Advanced Foundry/Pattern Making (2 cr.)

This course is a continuation of MNFTC 151 and is designed to advance the knowledge and experience of the student in the use of materials and processes specific to patterns used in industrial foundries. Various aspects of designing and building patterns will be explored, and the student will produce at least one industrial quality pattern. Pre-requisite: MNFTC 151

MNFTC 155 - Mold Making (2 cr.)

This course will study the design elements necessary in a production mold. Various molding processes will be studied including sand casting, plastic injection molding, blow molding, rotational molding, and injected foam molding. The student will produce a mold suitable for use in one of the above processes. Electro Discharge Machining (EDM) Processes will be studied, as well as surface finishing techniques. Pre-requisite: MNFTC 153.

MNFTC 160 - Introduction to Manufacturing (1 cr.)

Manufacturing process design integrating procedures, principles, equipment, and materials, plus Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM), federal, state, and local industrial safety (OSHA) & hazardous materials codes, and mechanical and electrical systems.

MNFTC 221 - Applied Statistics for Manufacturing (3 cr.)

This class will explore methods of insuring quality in manufacturing through application of codes and standards, sampling techniques, control charts and implementation of documented quality assurance programs. This course will review the history of quality systems, explore the difference between quality control and quality assurance, study major advances in quality systems such as statistical process control, review the works of major contributors to quality such as Dr. Deming, Dr. Juran, and Mr. Suzaki, study the impact of plant design, mistake proofing processes, quality circles, ISO 9000 and other QA systems. The student will perform SPC analysis on at least one product line, and will design a QA system for manufacturing a product to meet or exceed ISO 9000 specifications.

MNFTC 231 - Industrial Motors/Motor Controls (2 cr.)

Progressive study program designed to provide the student with the skills and terminology needed to understand the fundamentals of motors and motor control circuits as they apply to manufacturing technology. Topics covered are DC motors, AC induction and synchronous motors, DC and AC motor speed control circuits, brushless DC motors, stepper motors, torque motors, servo motors, single and 3 phase power distribution, and motor control centers. Pre-requisite: MNFTC 133.

MNFTC 235 - Industrial Control Systems (2 cr.)

Progressive study program designed to provide the student with the skills and terminology needed to understand the fundamentals of motors and motor control circuits as they apply to manufacturing technology. Topics covered are fundamentals of ladder logic, digital logic, proportional, integral, differential control systems, interface devices, and PLC control systems as applied to manufacturing technology. Pre-requisite: MNFTC 231.

MNFTC 237 - Intermediate Industrial Control Systems (3 cr.)

A progressive studies program designed to provide the student with the skills and terminology needed to understand the fundamentals of panel power distribution, panel part spacing and relative component locations, layout drawings, schematic drawings, and software documentation. The topics covered are: fundamentals of panel design, power calculations, UL component spacing requirements in panels, heat considerations, CAD control drawings, controller language programming as applied to manufacturing and industrial technology. Pre-requisite: MNFTC 235.

MNFTC 239 - Advanced Industrial Control Systems (3 cr.)

A progressive studies program designed to provide the student with the skills and terminology needed to develop distributed-control data bases and to optimize serial communication links between computerized equipment used in manufacturing and industrial plants. Pre-requisite: MNFTC 237.

MNFTC 241 - Introductory CAD/CAM (4 cr.)

This course will teach the elementary principles of Computer Aided Machining (CAM) and Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machining. The course introduces the manufacturing or engineering student to the world of turning a virtual object into an actual object (going from art to part). Instruction will include the programming, editing, setup, and operation of CNC milling machines. Students will produce a variety of parts from 2-D CAD files. Topics studied will include the historical

development of numeric controlled machining G and M control codes, manual code writing/editing, importing and exporting CAD files using CAM software to manipulate geometry, using CAM software to produce various tool paths such as engraving, contouring, and pocketing paths, island avoidance, proper setup and sequence of operations while machining, and tool radius offsets.

MNFTC 243 - Advanced CAD/CAM (4 cr.)

This course is a continuation in the study of G and M codes from MNFTC 241. The emphasis will be in transforming 3-D models (including wire frame, surface, and solid models) into 3-D tool path definitions. Students will create swept surfaces, ruled surfaces, projected surfaces, surfaces of revolution, and Coons Surfaces. They will also study proper utilization of tool length libraries and tool step-over distances to produce 3-D parts within specified surface finish requirements. Pre-requisite: MNFTC 241.

MNFTC 251 - Fluid Power Circuits and Systems (3 cr.)

Repair and installation of fluid power components providing a working knowledge of how fluid power circuits are designed using ANSI symbols and language. Pre-requisite: MNFTC 103, GENTC 133.

MNFTC 255 - Electro-Hydraulic Circuits and Systems (2 cr.)

Provides mathematical and physical analysis of fluid power systems, torque and thrust calculations, determinations of natural frequency, speed, torque, and horsepower efficiencies. Students will calculate for maximum acceleration pressures and rates, heat generation and dissipation considerations, and servo and proportional valve sizing considerations. Pre-requisite: MNFTC 251.

MNFTC 261 - Materials and Processes of Manufacturing (2cr.)

Production and general properties of common engineering materials, the fundamentals of material processing, and the basic surface protection processes are covered. Pre-requisite: MNFTC 160

MNFTC 263 - Manufacturing Analysis and Planning (5 cr.)

Material and process manufacturing, plant layout, facility design and modification, conventional and automated materials handling, materials requirement planning and just-in-time principles, flexible manufacturing, standardization, inventory warehouse planning, integrating computer applications for manufacturing (CIM, CNC, CADD/CAM), Industrial Safety (OSHA) and hazardous waste management, productivity, and the human factor. Pre-requisite: MNFTC 261.

MNFTC 265 - Manufacturing Project (4 cr.)

Manufacturing project emphasizing initiative and interests of the student. Pre-requisite: MNFTC 263, Instructor Permission

MNFTC 281 - Advanced Computer Applications for Manufacturing (5 cr.)

Techniques and procedures of enhancing and integrating manufacturing analysis, planning, operation and control activities using various computer program models and applications. Pre-requisite: MNFTC 263.

MNFTC 283 - Manufacturing Proposals, Methods and Conditions (4 cr.)

Structuring of a manufacturing proposal in logical stages including analysis of different inquiry formats and diagnosing technical, managerial and financial aspects of a proposal leading to a contract. Pre-requisite: MNFTC 263

MNFTC 285 - Advanced Material Handling and Material Processing (4 cr.)

Advanced processes of manufacturing materials, advantages and limitations of applications, calculations and selections of processing tools and materials are covered. Pre-requisite: MNFTC 263.

MNFTC 287 - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (5 cr.)

Study and application of ANSI geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principles relative to preparation of engineering drawing and manufacturing operations, using advanced applications of Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD). Pre-requisite: MNFTC 263