Design for Manufacturing 056:032+
Spring 2008 Syllabus
The University of Iowa

(subject to revision)

Syllabus quick links: Description, Objectives, Texts, Supplemental Material, Basis of Grade

1. Course Information
Days & Times:

Location:

Credits:
Prerequisites:
Instructors:

Email:

Phone:

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Office Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 1:30 PM - 2:20PM
Labs: Thursdays, 9:30AM, 10:30AM, or 11:30AM
140 Schaeffer
Labs: 1245 SC, 3231 SC (only the 12:30 lab)
3 hours
057:015 - Materials Science
Dr. Richard Jerz, Adjunct Professor, MIE
Dr. Jai Lu, Associate Professor, MIE
Rick@rjerz.com
jialu@engineering.uiowa.edu
563.333.6183 (rj)
319.335.6405 (jl)
www.rjerz.com
1139SC (rj)
2137 SC (jl)
WF: 11:30AM-12:30AM.  Others by appointment (rj)
MW: 3:00PM-4:30PM (jl)
2. Teaching Assistants

Mr. Daniel Rogge (photo), daniel-rogge@uiowa.edu. Office G435 SC,
Office Hours: MW 1:30PM - 3:30PM.  Others by appointment.
Phone: 335 5549.

Mr. Matias Perret (photo), matias-perret@uiowa.edu. Office G435,
Office Hours: MW 9:30AM-10:30AM, and T 8:00AM-9:30AM. Others by appointment.
Phone:335 5549

Mr. Brian Johns (photo), brian-johns@uiowa.edu, Office G435,
Office Hours: MW 2:30PM-3:30PM, Th 2:30PM-3:30PM, Others by appointment.
Phone: 335 5549

3. Description
This course is designed to teach student the fundamentals manufacturing technology and the interrelationship between design and manufacturing processes. The course covers the essential manufacturing processes including casting, forming, machining, and joining processes. It exposes students to modern Computer-Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) techniques. It also covers basic engineering design and graphics. Emphasis is placed on the interrelationship between product design and its manufacturing processes.
4. Objectives
To enable students to understand the relationship between customer requirements, product design and communication, material selection and manufacturing operation. To provide students with in-depth understanding of different manufacturing processes available in modern industries by introducing students to basic casting and joining processes, different forming and machining operations, and dynamics of metal cutting processes.

The learning objectives are:

* Students will gain an understanding of the major manufacturing processes, including machining, casting, forming, assembly, surface treatment, plastics processing, and inspection.

* Students will develop the ability to use 3D computer-aided design (CAD) software, Pro/Engineer, and create part models, assemblies, and drawings.

* Students will understand  computer numerical control, how to write NC programs, and how to create NC programs with CAD/CAM software.

* Students will understand CAD/CAM technologies and create physical parts.

* Students will understand engineering graphics principles and how designs are communicated in industry. They will develop the ability to interpret engineering drawings.

* Students will use their materials, manufacturing processes, and product design skill to design a product.  They will also experience working with a product design team.

5. Texts
Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, S. Kalpakjian and S.R. Schmid, 5th Edition, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, Copyright 2006. ISBN-10: 0131489658

Pro/Engineer Wildfire3.0 Tutorial, Roger Toogood and Jack Zecher, SDC Publications, 2006. ISBN-10: 1585033073 (This is the green textbook).

6. Supplemental Readings and Resources
Additional readings may be provided by the instructor.  This will almost always be available on this course website.
7. Basis of Grade
Attendance:
Homework/Labs:
Exams:
Project:
5%
35%
45% 35%
15% 25%
>= 99: A+,  94-98: A, 90-93: A-, 87 - 89: B+, 83 - 86: B, 80-82: B-,  77 - 79: C+, 73 - 76: C, 70 - 72: C-, 67-69: D+, 63-66: D, 60-62: D-, below 60: F.
As the semester progresses, you will be informed about your assignment grades.
YOU HAVE 2 WEEKS TO DISPUTE YOUR GRADE ON ANY ASSIGNMENT.

You are reminded about the College policy about academic misconduct http://www.engineering.uiowa.edu/current-students/academic-misconduct.php, and plagiarism at
http://www.engineering.uiowa.edu/~ctc/docs/ctc_guides/ctc_guide_avoiding_plagiarism.html.

This course is given by the College of Engineering. This means that class policies on matters such as requirements, grading, and sanctions for academic dishonesty are governed by the College of Engineering. Students wishing to add or drop this course after the official deadline must receive the approval of the Dean of the College of Engineering. Details of the University policy of cross enrollments may be found at: http://www.uiowa.edu/~provost/deos/crossenroll.doc

Attendance: Attendance is very important, especially to get information not covered in the text.  You are expected to come prepared to class by completing homework and readings, and to participate in meaningful discussions in class.  Attendance will be taken randomly.  Do not sign other student's names for them.

Homework Assignments:
There will be variety of homework assignments throughout the semester.  Some expect exact answers and some will be "open ended" meaning that there may be several correct responses, but that there must be some logic to your response.  Some homework is collected, some is put into ICON, and some will be submitted electronically.  Assignments and due dates will be posted on ICON.

Complete the assignments individually (i.e., put the answers into your own words) although discussion with other students is allowed and encouraged.  Students are expected to complete the assignments by the due date which will always be shown on this website (by midnight).  Some assignments may have different weights assigned to them to reflect their difficulty.  The grade will be based on approach to the problem, effort, and answer quality.  If you copy someone else's homework or let someone copy yours, you can expect to get a zero for the entire day's assignment and possibly face more serious disciplinary action. Be a professional; do your own work.

Homework handed in one class period late will be given a maximum grade of 1/2 its full value. No credit will be given for homework two periods late.   Also, when handing in multiple pages, please staple these together.

Exams: There will be three examinations that may contain problem solving, fill in the blank, multiple choice and true/false questions.   Exams are not comprehensive.  Please let the instructor know if you cannot make the exam date and time.  These exams are difficult and the student is expected to read and study the assignments, attend lectures, and ask questions.

Projects: This semester long project challenges you to apply your knowledge to a product design and manufacturing scenario.  This is a team project, and you will be assigned to a manufacturing team.
Team Members


 
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