Lecture 1: Course Introduction 

Lecture 2: Injection Molding I 

Lab 1: Lab Introduction

Lecture 3: Injection Molding II 

Lecture 4: Thermoforming Process

Homework 1 out 

Lab 2: Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Machining (CAM)

Lecture 5: Metal Cutting I: Cutting Analysis: Mechanics, Forces, and Power 

Lecture 6: Metal Cutting II: Forces and Power Demos 

Homework 1 due

Homework 2 out

Lab 3: Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) 

Lecture 7: Metal Cutting III: Machining in Practice 

Lecture 8: Assembly / Disassembly 

Homework 2 due

Homework 3 out

Lab 4: Thermoform Part Design 

Lecture 9: Joining I: Manufacturing Assemblies 

Lecture 10: Joining II: Processes and Types 

Homework 3 due

Homework 4 out

Lab 5: Mold Design

Lecture 11: Variation and Quality I: Defining, Measuring, and Controlling Quality in Manufacturing 

Lecture 12: Variation and Quality II: Statistical Process Control

Lab 6: Design Review 

Lecture 13: Quiz 1 Review 

Lecture 14: In-Class Quiz 1

Lecture 15: Manufacturing System I: Beer Game

Lecture 16: Manufacturing System IIa: Manufacturing Planning 

Homework 4 due

Homework 5 out

Lab 7: Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) and Measurement

Lecture 17: Manufacturing System IIb: Manufacturing Cost 

Lecture 18: Manufacturing System III: System Design and Simulation: Lean Game

Homework 5 due

Homework 6 out

Lab 8: Order Parts for Manufacturing 

Lecture 19: Manufacturing System IV: Modeling Transfer Lines in MATLAB 

Lecture 20: Metal Deforming: Forging, Extrusion, Sheet Metal: Processes and Equipment

Homework 6 due

Homework 7 out

Lab 9: Manufacturing Systems 

Lecture 21: Metal Casting: Process, Analysis, and Equipment 

Lab 10: Manufacturing Review

Lecture 22: Layered Manufacturing I: Thin Film Processes: MEMS and Microelectronics 

Homework 7 due

Lecture 23: Layered Manufacturing II: Additive Manufacturing

Lab 11: Preparation for the Project Presentation

Lecture 24: Quiz 2 Review

Quiz 2  

Lecture 25: Project Presentations