MET 486
Design for Manufacturing
Western Illinois University
Department of Engineering Technology
Fall Semester 2010
Instructor: Joe Keitel
Class Time: Monday, 5:00pm - 8:50pm
Location: Caxton Building, Room 110A, WIU-QC
Office Hours: Monday, 4:30pm – 5:00pm and 8:50pm – 9:30pm
Phone (cell): 563-554-4352
Class Prerequisite: MET 482
Catalog Description: MET 486 – An advanced study of computer aided design and manufacturing
emphasizing industrial standards and CAD/CAM processes. Laboratory experiences will include design
for manufacturing in two and three dimensions and solids.
Textbook: Design for Manufacturability and Concurrent Engineering by Dr. David Anderson
Objectives: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
• Identify the concepts used to design for manufacturing and the tools used to accomplish such.
• Understand the systems used to analyze designs for manufacturability, assembly, etc.
• Understand the integrated functionality associated with parametric solid modeling design.
• Correctly apply modeling and analysis commands with constraints and model information to
produce intelligent solid model designs.
• Utilize inspection, stress analysis and simulation functions of Autodesk Inventor software to
improve/optimize CAD design.
Evaluation:
• Attendance & Participation (225 points: 8.0%): Each student is expected to complete several
reading or research assignments prior to the class period. Class discussions, quizzes, exams,
presentations or written reports could be used to evaluate the fulfillment of this task.
• Chapter Summary Reports (275 points: 9.8%): You will be required to write a SHORT
summary of each chapter, reviewing the major points of learning. Each chapter report should be
less than one page and will be worth 25 points each (Chapters 1-11 only).
• CAD Assignments (1100 points: 39.3%): Approximately 5-7 projects will be assigned during the
semester. Each assignment is worth 100 - 300 points. Projects that span multiple class periods are
worth the sum of the weeks’ points. Due dates will be set for each given assignment, but are
usually the beginning of the next class period.
• Mid-Term & Final Exam (300 points & 400 points: 10.7% & 14.3%: 25.0% total): The midterm and final exam will consist 30-50 questions worth 5-20 points each.
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Semester Personal Project (500 points: 17.9%): The semester personal project will be an object
of the student’s choice. Degree of difficulty and quality of design will determine points earned.
Bonus (extra credit) points available for extra effort/results of project.
Extra Credit: Several extra credit assignments will be presented during the semester. Students
are NOT required to fulfill these activities, but each assignment completed correctly could help
raise a final grade. A grade of ‘80’ or higher is required to receive the extra assignment credit.
Grading Information: All assignments, tests and projects will be graded according to the following scale:
92.5% - 100% = A (2590 - 2800 points)
89.6% - 92.4% = A- (2509 - 2589 points)
86.6% - 89.5% = B+ (2425 - 2508 points)
82.5% - 86.5% = B (2310 - 2424 points)
79.6% - 82.4% = B- (2229 - 2309 points)
76.6% - 79.5% = C+ (2145 - 2228 points)
72.5% - 76.5% = C (2030 - 2144 points)
69.6% - 72.4% = C- (1949 - 2029 points)
66.6% - 69.5% = D+ (1865 - 1948 points)
62.5% - 66.5% = D (1750 - 1864 points)
59.6% - 62.4% = D- (1669 - 1749 points)
Less than 59.6% = F (1668 or less points)
Course Policies: It is expected that students will behave properly in class. Students who disrupt class, or
deface equipment or property will be removed from the classroom and penalized in the current
assignment/project, and in extreme cases with a failing final grade. Cheating will result in FAILING the
course automatically.
Attendance: Do NOT miss classes, attendance and participation are required. Lectures and
demonstrations will occur varying times during the class period. However, attendance for the entire
session is not always necessary if the required assignments/project has been completed and turned in.
Attendance will be recorded and may affect your final grade. Any absences MUST be accompanied by
documented proof of necessity for full credit. Notification prior to absence will result in partial credit.
Each undocumented/no notification absence will result in a 2% penalty applied to the final course grade.
Students Rights and Responsibilities: It is essential that all students know what is required of them in
order to complete a course satisfactorily. To that end, the Office of the Provost and Academic Vice
President recommends that students become familiar with the guideline concerning their rights and
responsibilities. The guidelines are available online at: www.wiu.edu/provost/student.
Students with Disabilities: In accordance with University policy and the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA), students who require special accommodations due to a disability, or any other medical
reason, are encouraged to discuss this matter with the instructor.
Special Course Cost: Each student is required to reimburse the department for the cost of the materials
furnished for the class, for lab equipment replacement and other materials used in assignments. The
amount that has been established is $25.00 and needs to be paid in full no later than September 25, 2010.
This fee is to be paid directly to the Engineering Technology Dept. in Macomb.
Late Assignment Policy:
• Any assignment that is turned in one class late will be penalized by the loss of ten (10) percent
plus any assignment errors or mistakes.
• Assignments that are submitted two classes late will lose twenty (20) percent in addition to the
discounts for errors or mistakes.
• Students who are absent because of a verifiable illness can usually make up missed work, not
including tests. It is the students’ responsibility to check in with the campus medical center, then
make arrangements for make-up work as soon as they come back to class.
Test Schedule: Test schedule is tentatively set as below. The schedule is subject to change and all tests
will be announced in advance.
Mid-Term Exam: Monday, October 11, 2010
Final Exam:
Monday, December 6, 2010
Tentative Topic Schedule:
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Wk 1-Aug 23: Introduction to DFM, handouts, software check, class structure; review basics of Inventor
Wk 2-Aug 30: Ch 1- DFM history and development; Interference/contact analysis, inspection functions
Wk 3- Sept 6: NO CLASS
Wk 4-Sept 13: Ch 2-Concurrent Engineering, Ch 3-Designing the Product; Studio functions
Wk 5-Sept 20: NO CLASS
Wk 6-Sept 27: Ch 4-Design for Lean and Build to Order, Ch 5-Standardization; Stress Analysis
Wk 7 - Oct 4: NO CLASS
Wk 8- Oct 11: MID-TERM EXAM; Ch 6-Minimizing Cost, Ch 7 – Total Cost; Stress Analysis
Wk 9- Oct 18: NO CLASS
Wk 10-Oct 25: Ch 8-DFM Guidelines for Product, Ch 9-DFM Guidelines for Parts; Simulation
Wk 11-Nov 1: NO CLASS
Wk 12-Nov 8: Ch 10-Design for Quality; Simulation
Wk 13-Nov 15: NO CLASS
Wk 14-Nov 29: Ch 11-Implementing DFM, Ch 12-DFM Summary; Cable & Harness, Tube & Pipe
Wk 15 - Dec 6: NO CLASS
Wk 16 - Dec 13: FINAL EXAM; Semester personal project due
Helpful websites and references for Autodesk Inventor:
1. Autodesk Inventor official site (download and support)
http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/pc/index?id=13717655&siteID=123112
2. Autodesk Inventor tutorials at CAD Digest:
http://www.caddigest.com/subjects/adsk_inventor/tutorials.htm
3. All About Inventor website: http://www.allaboutinventor.com/
4. Top Ten Inventor websites: http://www.tenlinks.com/CAd/mcad/users/inventor/topten.htm
5. Inventor Tutorials: http://www.inventorparts.com/Animations/Default.htm
6. More tutorials: http://www.tutorialhero.com/view-765-autodesk_inventor_tutorials.php
7. Sean Dotson Tutorials: http://www.sdotson.com/tutorials.asp#top
Syllabus subject to change upon notice.