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:Prof.Dr. ULAŞ YAMAN
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✔