This course will focus on the understanding and application of manufacturing processes. Students will be challenged to discover and learn how typical piece parts and assemblies are manufactured. Topics include material properties and the following process families: casting, material removal, deformation, consolidation, powder metallurgy, and plastics fabrication.

This course introduces students to a wide range of manufacturing processes and their applications. Students complete projects analyzing the manufacturing attributes for both parts and assemblies while considering materials, cost, quality, and manufacturability.