Course Summary
In this course you will learn about the operating principles, advantages, limitation, and typical applications of various manufacturing process, including:
- Solidification processes (casting, injection moulding), material removal processes (conventional and non-traditional machining), deformation processes (forging, rolling, extrusion) as well as additive manufacturing techniques (3D printing)
You will also learn about key principles which support effective manufacturing systems, including:
- Manufacturing economics
- Quality control techniques, and;
- Basic principles of manufacturing process automation through an introduction to G-code Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programming.
Furthermore, the course will also cover the principles of mechatronic system design in hands-on design classes, focusing on the following topics:
- Basics of mechatronics
- Embedded programming
- Repetition and digital processing
- Selection and analog processing
- Function and pulse width modulation