Goals/Objectives

The overall objective of the lab is to gain a practical understanding of various manufacturing processes in a hands-on environment.  Formal reports, summaries, and memos will be written after each experiment in an engineering format focusing on proper writing and reporting methods.  Experiments and simulations of manufacturing processes related to the topics covered in ME 255 (Manufacturing Processes Lecture) will be set-up and performed.  The lab projects will coincide with the ME 255 lecture materials as closely as possible.

Specific Objectives

  • Develop a practical understanding of basic manufacturing processes and capabilities of each.
  • Set-up and conduct engineering experiments related to various manufacturing processes.
  • Maintain lab notebooks in an engineering format.
  • Generation of reports, summaries, and memos reflecting experiments conducted.
  • Enhance ability to determine what is given and what to find.
  • Learn to make engineering judgments.
  • Extend basic knowledge to solve manufacturing processes related problems.
  • Emphasize the problem solving process and application techniques.
  • Analyze data from experiments performed and reach conclusions.
  • Require adherence to assignment deadlines.
  • Improve team working skills through group assignments.

Lab Conduct & Attire

Students will conduct themselves in a productive manner at all times.  Come on time and ready to participate in the experiments whether team or individual.  Wear clothing that is protective and can get dirty.  The following clothing items are not allowed in the lab: Open toe shoes, Shorts, skirts/dresses, etc.  Anyone showing up wearing these items will not be allowed to participate in the lab session.

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