2022-2023 Yavapai College Catalog 
    
    Apr 23, 2024  
2022-2023 Yavapai College Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]

MET 100 - Introduction to Manufacturing Technology


Description: Introduction to manufacturing technology including primary and secondary processes, 3D scanner & rapid prototyping, quality control and LEAN manufacturing principles. Preparedness recommendation: Two years of high school math and general computer literacy.

Credits: 4
Lecture: 3
Lab: 3

Course Content:
  1. Primary processes
  2. Secondary processes
  3. 3D scanner & rapid prototyping
  4. Quality control
  5. LEAN manufacturing
     

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Describe the difference between primary and secondary processing. (1)
  2. Describe the process for making steel. (2)
  3. Discuss the processes in making raw rubber and raw plastic. (2)
  4. List different casting processes and methods. (2)
  5. Describe the different types of forming and shaping devices. (2)
  6. Explain the fundamentals of machining. (2)
  7. Construct workholding methods for mills and lathes. (2)
  8. Identify the conditioning processes that change the "structure" of a material. (2)
  9. List the types of bonding methods. (2)
  10. Differentiate between the types of mechanical fasteners. (2)
  11. List the types of converted finishes and define the powder coating process. (2)
  12. Explain the basic principles, and list the different types, of rapid prototyping. (3)
  13. Determine what is quality control. (4)
  14. Define GD & T. (4)
  15. Determine the meaning of SPC and why it's used. (4)
  16. Explain the reasons for using ISO 9000 Quality Certification. (4)
  17. Describe and apply LEAN manufacturing or LEAN production principles. (5)