ME202 MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES

Course Code:5690202
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:5.0
Department:Mechanical Engineering
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Assist.Prof.Dr ORKUN ÖZŞAHİN
Offered Semester:Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

  • Learn traditional and non-traditional manufacturing processes, related tools, machine tools, equipment, ...

  • Gain the ability to identify and to compare the manufacturing processes.

  • Gain the ability to decide on the most appropriate manufacturing process(es) for a specific task.

  • During the machine shop practice hours, manufacture some parts personally by using hand tools and conventional/CNC machine tools, thus: 

  • Experience the manufacturing environment and some manufacturing processes,

  • Learn and practice basics of CNC machining by writing part programs and manufacturing parts.


Course Content

Introduction. Casting. Powder metallurgy. Metal working; hot working and cold working processes. Chip removal processes. Non-traditional machining processes. Welding. Manufacturing systems and automation. Machine shop practices.


Course Learning Outcomes

  • Learn traditional and non-traditional manufacturing processes, related tools, machine tools, equipment, ...

  • Gain the ability to identify and to compare the manufacturing processes.

  • Gain the ability to decide on the most appropriate manufacturing process(es) for a specific task.

     

  • It will be like learning a new language !

  • New terms for processes, tools, machine tools, equipment, ...

  • During the machine shop practice hours, manufacture some parts personally by using hand tools and conventional/CNC machine tools, thus: 

  • Experience the manufacturing environment and some manufacturing processes,

  • Learn and practice basics of CNC machining by writing part programs and manufacturing parts.


Program Outcomes Matrix

Contribution
#Program OutcomesNoYes
1Ability to establish the relationship between mathematics, basic sciences and engineering sciences with engineering applications.
2Ability to find and interpret information
3Ability to follow the literature and technology related to his/her topic of interest
4Recognition of the need to keep oneself up to date in his/her profession
5Possession of written and oral communication skills
6Ability to conduct team work (within the discipline, inter-disciplinary, multi-disciplinary)
7Ability to produce original solutions
8Use of scientific methodology in approaching and producing solutions to engineering problems and needs
9Openness to all that is new
10Ability to conduct experiments
11Ability to do engineering design
12Awareness of engineering ethics, knowledge and adoption of its fundamental elements
13Ability to take societal, environmental and economical considerations into account in professional activities
14Possession of pioneering and leadership characteristics in areas related to the profession