Erie Community College
6205 Main Street
Williamsville, NY 14221
Course Outline
A.
Unit Code and Course Title:
IT 235 Advanced Manufacturing Processes
B.
Curriculum/Program:
Industrial Technology
C.
Catalog Description:
Classroom lecture and laboratory topics in manufacturing
technology may vary from semester to semester and year to year
depending on the evolution of the latest state-of-the art
technological developments in the workplace. Local company
input will provide the basic framework from which to identify
specific technology topics and laboratory skills.
D.
Duration of Instruction:
250 minutes per week for 15 weeks
E.
Contact Hours:
5 contact hours per week, 4 credit course (3,2,4)
F.
Suggested Text/Course Materials:
Materials and Processes in Manufacturing, by Degarmo, Black and
Kohser, 7th Edition, Macmillam Publishing Co.
G.
Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course the
student will be able to:
1. List the steps needed to produce a sand mold.
2. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the various casting
processes.
3. Explain the differences, advantages and disadvantages associated
with hot and cold working.
4. List the steps used to produce powder metal parts.
5. Detail the manufacturing processes used to produce parts made
from nonmetallic materials.
6. Distinguish among various surface treatment practices.
7. Organize data and information into formal and informal reports.
8. Prepare and present a report that is well organized and
informational.
H.
Program Competencies:
1. Explain the relationship between structure, processing and
properties of materials. (C.O. # 1-6)
2. Discuss the methods used to produce and process materials into
finished goods. (C.O. # 1-6)
3. Solve problems associated with the processing of materials.
(C.O. # 1-6)
4. Communicate technical information. (C.O. # 7 & 8)
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I.
SUNY General Education
Knowledge Areas:
Not applicable
J.
ECC Graduate Learning
Outcomes (GLO)
K.
Assessment of Student Learning:
Achievement of the course outcomes will be measured by
3 hourly exams, final exam, formal and informal laboratory reports
as well as the oral presentation.
L.
Library Resources:
Machinery’s Handbook-27th Edition, Industrial Press, 2004
Library Internet
M.
Topical Outline:
I
Introduction
1. Communicate effectively. (C.O. # 2, 3 & 8)
2. Read and think critically. (C.O. # 1-8)
3. Apply appropriate mathematical procedures and quantitative
methods. (C.O. # 7 & 8)
9. Demonstrate adequate preparation for a career or continuing
education. (C.O. # 1-8)
10. Demonstrate competence with computers and technology.
(C.O. # 7 & 8)
1 period
II
Fundamentals of Casting Review
A.
Terminology
B.
Solidification
C.
Cast Structure
D.
Molten Metal Problems
E.
Fluidity
F.
Risers
G.
Patterns
H.
Cores
3 periods
III
Sand Casting
A.
Patterns
B.
Sand Conditioning/Control
C.
Sand Properties
D.
Sand-Related Defects
E.
Making Sand Molds
F.
Types of Sand Molds
9 periods
IV
Other Casting Processes
A.
Rubber-Mold Casting
B.
Investment Casting
C.
Full-Mold or Lost-Foam Process
9 periods
D.
Permanent Mold Casting
E.
Die Casting
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Topical Outline Continued
F.
G.
Centrifugal Casting
Continuous Casting
V
Powder Metallurgy
A.
Powder Manufacture
B.
Powder Mixing and Blending
C.
Compacting
D.
Dies
E.
Injection Molding
F.
Sintering
G.
Presintering
H.
Hot Isostatic Pressing
I.
Secondary Operations
3 periods
VI
Hot Working
A.
Basic Rolling
B.
Forging
C.
Extrusion
2 periods
VII
Cold Working
A.
Rolling
B.
Extrusion
C.
Bending
D.
Piercing/Blanking
E.
Drawing
3 periods
VIII
Fabrication of Plastics
A.
Casting
B.
Blow Molding
C.
Compression Molding
D.
Injection Molding
E.
Vacuum Forming
3 periods
IX
Processing of Ceramics
A.
Glasses
B.
Crystalline Ceramics
C.
Firing
3 periods
X
Fabrication of Composites
A.
Particulate Composites
B.
Laminar Composites
C.
Fiber-reinforced Composites
D.
Pultrusion
3 periods
E.
Filament Winding
F.
Lamination
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Topical Outline Continued
G.
H.
I.
N:
Injection Molding
Braiding
Metal-Matrix Composites
XI
Surface Treatments
A.
Hot dip galvanizing
B.
Anodizing
C.
Electroless Nickel Plating
D.
Vacuum Coating
3 periods
XII
Examinations
3 periods
XIII
Laboratory Outline
A
Introduction: Report writing, laboratory safety
B.
Sand Mold Production, Melting of Aluminum
C.
Lost Foam Process
D.
Investment Casting
E.
Rubber Molds
F.
Permanent Mold Casting
G.
Cold Rolling/Recrystallization
H.
Senior Research Topic
1 period
3 periods
2 periods
2 periods
1 period
1 period
2 periods
3 periods
Prepared by: Mary Jane Hornung