Education

In the Brinkman Lab, students gain practical hands-on experience with Computer Numerical Control (CNC) and Additive Manufacturing. Through training and individual operation, students complete complex, multi-part assemblies as a part of their coursework.

The following classes are involved with the Brinkman Lab:

ISEE-140
Materials Processing
Credits 3
A study of the application of machine tools and fabrication processes to engineering materials in the manufacture of products. Processes covered include cutting, molding, casting, forming, powder metallurgy, solid modeling, engineering drawing, and welding. Students make a project in the lab portion of the course.
ISEE-304
Fundamentals of Materials Science
Credits 3
This course provides the student with an overview of structure, properties, and processing of metals, polymers, ceramics and composites. There is a particular emphasis on understanding of materials and the relative impact on manufacturing optimization throughput and quality as it relates to Industrial Engineering. This course is delivered through lectures and a weekly laboratory.
ISEE-640
Computer-Aided Design & Mfg
Credits 3
This course provides an introduction to computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) using Solidworks and MasterCAM. Students will learn how to model individual parts and assemblies. These skills will then be applied in a manufacturing context to produce CAD models of molds, jigs, and fixtures. Lastly, students will learn to generate CNC toolpaths from their CAD models. Students may not take this course for credit if they have already taken another Solidworks modeling course.
ISEE-740
Design for Manufacture and Assembly
Credits 3
Course reviews operating principles of prevalent processes such as casting, molding, and machining. Students will use this knowledge to select appropriate production processes for a given component. For each process covered, guidelines governing proper design for manufacturability practices will be discussed and applied.
ISEE-741
3D Printing
Credits 3
This course begins with an introduction to commercial rapid prototyping processes, the materials involved, and the physics behind how they work. The course then transitions to research topics involving novel processes, applications, and materials. Class activities include a mix of lecture, lab, and project work.

Each of these classes creates learning experiences that are fully hands-on. These provide more variety to the overall educational experience of students in not just the Industrial Engineering Department, but all of Kate Gleason College of Engineering.

Project Dynamo: A Brinkman Experience

Dynamo is an innovative Vertically Integrated Project designed to serve as an early generator for industry. Bringing together a team of multidisciplinary students passionate about optimizing and utilizing one of the most advanced student laboratories on the RIT campus. Dynamo aims to integrate students into the learning paradigm by developing strategic changes, understanding relevant industry needs, and incorporating insights from co-op experiences and interactions with key stakeholders.