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Introduction to Automated Manufacturing
Course: AMS101

First Term: 2003 Fall
 Lecture   2.5 Credit(s)   2.5 Period(s)   2.5 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S


Description: An introduction to automated manufacturing and the role of the manufacturing technician. Includes general manufacturing techniques, industry standards, and statistical process control



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Differentiate between manufacturing, automated manufacturing, and a lights-out factory. (I)
2. Identify the three types of automated manufacturing. (I)
3. Describe the five major job tasks performed by the automated manufacturing technician. (I)
4. Describe the four methods of material removal. (II)
5. Describe why industry standards are needed. (III)
6. Explain the importance of adhering to OSHA standards in the workplace. (III)
7. Explain the purpose and function of statistical process control (SPC) and related charts, graphs, and reports. (IV)
8. Use the properties of a normal distribution. (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Automated Manufacturing
   A. Evolution of manufacturing
      1. Traditional
      2. Automated manufacturing
      3. Lights-out factory
   B. Types
      1. Assembly
      2. Test
      3. Process
   C. Industries
      1. Semiconductor
      2. Food
      3. Pharmaceuticals
      4. Other
   D. Automation Tools
      1. Lines
      2. Dial
      3. Synchronies
      4. Testers
   E. Role of technicians
      1. Skill sets
      2. Job tasks
   A. Troubleshooting
   B. Maintenance
   C. Setups
   D. Change-overs
   E. Skill sets
II. General Manufacturing Techniques
   A. Material removal
      1. Lath
      2. Mill
      3. Drill press
      4. Shapers and planer
   B. Material processes
      1. Sand casting
      2. Powdered metal process
   C. Joining materials
      1. Welding
      2. Brazing
      3. Soldering
      4. Fasteners
      5. Adhesives
III. Industry Standards
   A. National electronics organizations
      1. National Electric Code (NEC)
      2. National Electric Manufacturing Association (NEMA)
   B. National manufacturing organizations
      1. International Organization for Standards (ISO)
      2. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
      3. Robotic Industries Association (RIA)
      4. National Electric Manufacturing Association (NEMA)
   C. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)
      1. Safety
      2. Environment
IV. Statistical Process Control (SPC) Overview
   A. Purpose
   B. Function
   C. Charts, graphs, and reports
      3. Mode
      4. Standard deviation
      5. Other
   B. Calculations
   C. Descriptive statistics
      1. Statistical graphs
      2. Measures of central tendency
      3. Measures of dispersion
      4. Normal distribution and z-scores
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  6/17/2003

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