Valley Career and Technical CenterComputer-Integrated Manufacturing

Syllabus

Instructor’s Name: Andrei Dacko

E-Mail: dackoa@valleytech.usWork Phone: 540-245-5006 x230Twitter: @valleytechmfg

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION This exciting, high-demand, course seeks to attract students who love making things or taking things apart and technology. Students will experience how designing, modeling, creating, building, and programming intersect with applied theory in the manufacture of things. 

Established to meet the technical workforce demand of local area manufacturers this course will challenge students in key skill areas critical to their success as future makers, industrial athletes, shop owners and leaders. This includes study in the following core areas:

1. Design Process2. Technical Sketching & Drawing3. Measurement & Statistics4. Modelling Skills, Geometry of Design, and Advanced Computer Modelling5. Reverse Engineering6. Manufacturing Principles and Safety7. Manufacturing Processes & Production8. Automation & Maintenance Awareness9. Integration & Application of Computer Integrated Manufacturing

Course study will leverage an innovative blended-learning approach consisting of Project Lead the Way foundational Engineering Design and Computer Integrated Manufacturing curriculum, cloud-based software, automated and robotic technologies and open classroom discussions, all which closely mimic the day-to-day realities of the advanced manufacturing environment. 

Successful course completion, with demonstration of required proficiencies, will earn students the opportunity to earn a set of credentials that will include nationally recognized certifications, one-third of the hours required toward completion of the Industrial Production Technician Apprenticeship, and credit for prior learning toward the Advanced Manufacturing Associate of Applied Sciences degree with Blue Ridge Community College.

II. PROGRAM LENGTH The length of the program is one year inclusive of 2 semesters/36 weeks listed as Computer Integrated

Manufacturing (CIM).

III. STUDENT PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:

1. CIM Profession & Employability: Investigate and understand the manufacturing engineering profession and the standards of professional conduct in the industry, including the history of manufacturing, manufacturing careers, teamwork, project management, problem-solving, technical writing and presentation, and the ethical and legal responsibilities of manufacturers.

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2. Design for Manufacturability: Apply product manufacturing procedures and processes to the production of a manufactured object, including an engineering design process, computer-aided design (CAD), material properties and selection, machine and tool capabilities, product life, design flaws, and cost calculations.

3. Manufacturing Economics & Planning: Demonstrate the abilities to determine the costs to manufacture an object, including fixed, variable, capital, and labor costs, direct and indirect costs, production tradeoffs, health and safety costs, and worker characteristics.

4. Computer Control Systems: The student designs, programs, and evaluates computer control systems used to automate the production of objects, including control system design, machine to machine communication (handshaking), automation and robot programming languages.

5. Power Systems: Demonstrate the abilities to design, construct, and troubleshoot fluid and electrical power systems used in manufacturing, including hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.

6. Robotics & Automation: Explain the characteristics and operation of automated robotic systems, including robot types and applications, advantages and disadvantages of automation, work cells, envelopes and payloads, robot geometry, accuracy and repeatability, and programming languages.

7. Computation and Analytical: Demonstrate the abilities to apply computational and analytical skills to manufacturing problems, including financial principles, engineering equations, power system requirements, speed and feed calculations, creating and optimizing tool paths, analyzing product and process requirements, analyzing a product’s life cycle, computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) programs, and G & M coding.

8. Computer Integrated Manufacturing & Modeling: Demonstrates the abilities to develop a complex physical model to simulate the automated production of objects, including sequencing of machines, safe machine operation, selection of sensors and actuators, control system programming, and troubleshooting.

IV. EVALUATION AND REQUIREMENTS:

Recommended Prior Coursework & Experience: Prospective students should have passed 10th grade English, Algebra, and Geometry, completed one foundation technology course, and have experience with, and/or enjoyment of: Programming (Scratch, C, Python etc.) Design and/or drawing (design process, computer-aided-design (CAD), drawing/sketching) Creating, Making, Building and/or Solving puzzles Basic math operations and manipulating algebraic equations with one unknown Working within precise limits or standards of accuracy (decimals and fractions) Measurement and an appreciation for the importance of its application to design and making/building

Recommended Abilities and Aptitudes: interface manipulation and adjustment (physical and digital) spatial awareness and reasoning ideation and creative thinking ability to translate ideas into physical constructs (prototyping, sketching, communicating)

Attendance Policy: Consistent attendance by the student is crucial to acquire the skills and knowledge needed for successful program and credential completion.

Grade Determination:

Competency scales: with proficiency ratings of 1-4Credential Exam passing scores: Each exam requires a minimum score of 75%

Degree of Academic Integration (Difficulty, 1 – 10): 7 (Based on assessments, assignments, competencies, etc.)

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Reading Level:  10th grade V. COURSE MATERIALS:

Online E-Learning: Foundational curriculum will be delivered online via cloud-based, online e-learning. Each student will be provided their own login credentials and access.

Software:Additional software will include Autodesk Inventor, Robot C, Easel, CAM, Microsoft ‘Word’, ‘Power-Point’, and ‘Excel’.

Related Skills Trainers:Foundational curriculum is directly mapped to and integrated with tools and systems designed to provide hands-on training in respective areas as well as opportunities for students to practice tool-based problem-solving and troubleshooting scenarios.

Discussions and Collaboration:Class discussion will be very important to the understanding of manufacturing technologies. Working in teams, students will participate in ‘hands-on’ activities utilizing lab supplies and equipment to reinforce the understanding of the technologies being studied. Teams will be expected to colaborate and be able to deliver presentations to the class on a regular basis.

VI. COURSE OUTLINE    

Semester 1:

Unit 1: Design Process (14 days)

Unit 2: Technical sketching and drawing (14 days)

Unit 3: Measurement and Statistics (14 days)

Unit 4: Modeling Skills (20 days)

Unit 5: Geometry of Design (14 days)

Unit 6: Reverse Engineering (18 days)

Unit 7: Documention (7 days)

Unit 8: Advanced Computer Modeling (22 days)

Unit 9: Design Team (12 days)

Semester 2:

Unit 1: Principles of Manufacturing (22 days)

Unit 2: Manufacturing Processes and Production (28 days)

  Unit 3: Elements of Automation   (23 days) 

Unit 4: Integration of Manufacturing Elements (24 days)

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