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IME 2540 - Machining Processes
Catalog Description:
Introduction of both traditional and non-traditional methods of machining of materials. Relationship of machines, jigs and fixtures, and productive tooling to the machining of discrete components. Introduction to measuring and gauging as it relates to machining practices. Hands on experience with traditional CNC equipment, including production techniques.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Recommended, IME 1500.
Credits: 3 hours
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (2 to 3)
Prerequisites by Topic:
- Introduction to Manufacturing
Course Objectives:
Students who successfully complete this course should:
- Understand the basic principles and techniques of chip removal applied to; near net shaping of a variety of materials.
- Be able to analyze machine set up and operation techniques.
- Understand the dimensional characteristics of interchangeable parts.
- Be able to apply quality principles as a productivity tool.
- Develop an appreciation of both traditional and non-traditional machining theory and practice.
- Understand basic CNC principles.
Textbooks:
Machine tool Practices, Any edition, By Kibbe
Course Coordinator:
Fred Sitkins
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Western Michigan University
F-231 Parkview Campus
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008-5336
Phone: (269) 276-3375
Email: fred.sitkins@wmich.edu
Revision Date: Spring 2009