Foundations of Manufacturing

Catalog description

Introduction to print reading and part visualization from drawings, including analyzing and interpreting multi-view drawings and three-dimensional models, location of key features and dimensioning specifications. Also covers beginning concepts in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. Instruction in using precision measurement tools including, but not limited to scales, calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, coordinate measurement machines. Students will incorporate the use of computer interfaces in metrology and basic statistical process control and topics in lean manufacturing.