Manufacturing Engineering Technology

David Haus, PhD, Dean
Phone: (419) 995-8422
Email: haus.d@rhodesstate.edu
Office: JJC 117

The application of flexible manufacturing systems (FMS) to the totally automated factory requires technicians who can function in the world of robots, computerized numerical controlled (CNC) machines, computer-aided drafting and design (CADD), automated warehousing systems, and the total flexible manufacturing network. Manufacturing Engineering Technology is designed specifically to prepare students for technician-level employment in the fields of robotics, automated systems and associated areas under the broad umbrella of flexible manufacturing systems. The curriculum combines course offerings from the Electronic Engineering Technology and Mechanical Technology programs and includes four FMS technical courses while maintaining the same general studies and related studies currently required by those majors.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate the ability to employ effective written, oral and visual communication in a technical environment by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Demonstrate an appreciation of the benefits that cultural diversity brings to a multidisciplinary team.
Apply their knowledge of statics, strength of materials and material science in the design and analysis of mechanical components and systems to assure their structural integrity.
Apply their knowledge of AutoCAD, Inventor and Solidworks in the design and documentation of mechanical components and systems.
Apply their knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics in the design of mechanical systems.

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Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Associate of Applied Science Degree

First Year
First Semester		Hours
COM 1110	English Composition	3
PHY 1120	Physics I	4
SDE 1010	First Year Experience	1
EET 1110	Circuit Analysis I	3
MTH 1370 or MTH 1260	College Algebra or Statistics	4
ENV 1300	OSHA Regulations and Safety	3
	Term Hours	18
Second Semester
TECHNICAL ELECTIVE		3
SOC 1010	Sociology	3
EET 2911	Programmable Logic Controllers	3
MET 1110	Manufacturing Processes	3
COM 2213	Verbal Judo	3
	Term Hours	15
Second Year
First Semester
MET 1020	Material Science	3
FMS 2110	Basic Robotics and Mechatronics	3
FMS 2210	CAM/CNC Machining I	3
EET 1330	Digital Circuits	4
MET 2310	Fluid Power	3
MET 2991 or EET 2991	Field Experience or Field Experience	1
	Term Hours	17
Second Semester
TECHNICAL ELECTIVE		3
FMS 2130	Industrial Mechatronics and Robotics	3
MET 1000	Engineering Graphics with AutoCAD	3
FMS 2220	CAM/CNC Machining II	3
MET 2970  or EET 2970	MET Department Capstone or Electronic Engineering Technology Capstone	2
	Term Hours	14
	Total Hours	64

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Capstone

Prerequisites:
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Technical Electives

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
AMT 1100	Welding and Fabrication	3
EET 2030	Motor Controls	3
EET 2200	Panel Wiring and Arc Flash Safety	3
EET 2900	Electric Codes and Application	2
GET 1500	Special Topics in Engineering Technology	1-10
IMT 2170	Industrial Motor Drives	2
IMT 2260	Industrial Electronic Controls	3

FMS 1990 — Independent Study in FMS

Credit Hours: 0.00 Total Contact Hours: 0.00

Provides the student with the opportunity for in-depth work on a special topic within the field of Manufacturing Engineering Technology which the student was not able to pursue in the desired degree of depth in the regular course offerings. During the first week of the semester, the student is required to describe the proposed course of study in writing that he/she wishes to pursue. Such proposal must be submitted to the division Dean for approval and student assignment to a Manufacturing Engineering Technology faculty member for overseeing the project. This course of independent study may be substituted for a Manufacturing Engineering technical course if it is applicable. No more than five (5) credit hours will count toward graduation. This course is graded S/U.

FMS 2110 — Basic Robotics and Mechatronics

Credit Hours: 3.00 Total Contact Hours: 4.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 2.00

Provides combined classroom and laboratory study of robotics, with the lecture stressing an overview of robotics. Topics will include such aspects as the historical perspective, mechanics, electronics, sensors, vision systems and the future of robotics. The laboratory will offer a more in-depth study of programming, interfacing and control of a robotic device using off the shelf components.

FMS 2120 — Additive Manufacturing

Credit Hours: 3.00 Total Contact Hours: 4.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 2.00

Introduces and explores the fundamentals of additive manufacturing technologies. It includes the understanding of common additive manufacturing processes and their applications. The course also explores design considerations and constraints for additive manufacturing. Students will also be introduced to CAD and slicing software used for modeling of parts. The course will also focus on the materials used in additive manufacturing and the economics of 3D printing.

FMS 2130 — Industrial Mechatronics and Robotics

Credit Hours: 3.00 Total Contact Hours: 4.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 2.00

Provides comprehensive training in the operation, programming, troubleshooting, maintenance, etc. of industrial robots. Various applications such as MIG welding, assembly, pick and place will be presented in a work cell environment. Labs will be performed on industrial robots.

FMS 2210 — CAM/CNC Machining I

Credit Hours: 3.00 Total Contact Hours: 5.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 4.00

Covers the basic principles of Computer Numerical Control Programming. Emphasis is placed on the manual hand programming of CNC Mills and CNC Lathes using G and M codes. Topics include point to point, continuous path, circular interpolation, canned cycles and four axis programming. The course will introduce and cover the latest processes in Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software. The laboratory assignments will offer the students hands-on experience in each of these areas on industrial grade equipment.

FMS 2220 — CAM/CNC Machining II

Credit Hours: 3.00 Total Contact Hours: 5.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 4.00

Continues on from FMS 2210 and provides the student with additional experiences in producing accurate, detailed, engineering drawings on the computer, using AutoCAD, EZCAM and MasterCam to generate programs for the CNC equipment. This course will provide the student with experience in rapid prototyping using 3D and solid types of software and techniques.
Prerequisites: FMS 2210.

FMS 2320 — Manual Machining I

Credit Hours: 2.00 Total Contact Hours: 3.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 2.00

Provides an in-depth knowledge and practice of lathes, mills, jig borers and grinders. Students will be expected to already have the knowledge of and have used lathe tooling and accessories, and vertical milling machine tooling and accessories. The course is designed to provide more extensive classroom use of basic machine operations on lathes and mills and various grinding and jig boring processes as well as an introduction to electro-chemical and electrical discharge machine procedures.
Prerequisites: AMT 1200 or MET 1110 or equivalent.

FMS 2340 — Numerical Control Concepts

Credit Hours: 2.00 Total Contact Hours: 2.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00

Introduces programming numerically controlled machines. In addition to terminology, systems and formats employed for programming, the course includes system analysis, axis and motion nomenclature, point-to-point programming and general machine operation.

FMS 2460 — Process Tech Instrumentation

Credit Hours: 3.00 Total Contact Hours: 4.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 2.00

Prepares future process operators to observe, read, and interpret the data provided by the types of instrumentation typically found on an operating unit and be able to make decisions to maintain the safe and economical operation of their process unit based on that data.

FMS 2470 — Process Technology Equipment

Credit Hours: 3.00 Total Contact Hours: 4.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 2.00

Covers the many kinds of equipment found in common to the different process industries. Special emphasis will be given to equipment like storage tanks and pumping equipment. This will be from an operational, but relatively non-technical viewpoint as seen from the operator's perspective.

Certificates

To be eligible for the following certificates, a student must have received a grade of “C” or better for each course required for the certificate and completed all required courses within four years of earning the certificate. Please contact the Chair of Business, Marketing & Accounting, for certificate issuance information.

Prerequisites may be required for courses listed for each certificate. Please see the course descriptions for more details.

Tool and Die Certificate

The Tool and Die certificate is designed to prepare students for employment as a Tool and Die Maker or Machinist. The program provides the students with the related technical knowledge necessary to supplement on-the-job training. Experience gained from the program will be in the area of drafting and design, manufacturing processes, and tooling elements. Jobs obtained from this certificate will be as a tool and die machinist or tool designer.

Freshman
First Semester		Hours
AMT 1091	Safety	2
FMS 2210	CAM/CNC Machining I	3
MET 1000	Engineering Graphics with AutoCAD	3
MET 1110	Manufacturing Processes	3
MET 2310	Fluid Power	3
	Term Hours	14
Second Semester
AMT 1100	Welding and Fabrication	3
FMS 2220	CAM/CNC Machining II	3
IMT 1190	Tool and Die Technology (1st 8 weeks)	2
IMT 1195	Tool and Die Troubleshooting (2nd 8 weeks)	2
MET 1020	Material Science	3
MET 1020L	Material Science Lab	0
MTH 1210		3
	Term Hours	16
	Total Hours	30