Syllabus

Engineering Technology
University of North Texas
Course Title: Nontraditional
Manufacturing Processes
Course Prefix and Course Number:
MSES 5100
Semester: Spring, 2010

The Engineering Technology Department, in cooperation with the Office

of Disability Accommodation, complies with the Americans with
Disabilities Act in making reasonable accommodations for qualified
students with disabilities. Please present your written accommodation
request to the instructor prior to the fourth day.

SAFETY CATEGORY: 1

Final Examination : Wednesday, 5/12/10 1:30-3:30pm

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
UNT RESEARCH PARK

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940/565-2022
DATE PREPARED: 1/13/10
PREPARED BY: Phillip R.

Foster

COURSE NUMBER, TITLE, CREDIT HOURS:

MSES 5100, Nontraditional Manufacturing Processes. 3 hours
DESCRIPTION:
Analysis of selected contemporary and emerging manufacturing/production processes
utilizing high-level automation, productivity-enhancing technologies and/or specialty
technologies; emphasis on process structure, organization, economics and application
within the industrial environment.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK:
None
SUPPLEMENTAL TEXTS AND MATERIALS:
Oberg, E., et al., Machinerys Handbook, 28th Ed., NY: Industrial Press, 2008., ISBN:
9780-8311-2800-5
Weller, E., (ed.), Nontraditional Machining Processes, 2nd Ed., Dearborn: Society of
Manufacturing Engineers., 1984., ISBN 0-87263-133-8 (Out of Print but text will be
loaned for additional depth appropriate pages/lecture noted in assignment column of
course outline)
COURSE OBJECTIVES: At the conclusion of this course, the student will (be able to):
1. Acquire functional understanding of nontraditional manufacturing equipment.
2. Understand terminology used in nontraditional manufacturing industries.
3. Explore, from computational and theoretical points of view, those concepts
prerequisite to the study of advanced manufacturing systems.

INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES
1. Tech briefs are to be completed, adhering to the format in the working syllabus, and
submitted at designated dates.
2. Quizzes shall consist of free response items from the previous week or previous weeks
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lecture ( as announced by the professor).
3. The two examinations will be forced response items and non-cumulative with
reference to semester's content. The items will solicit detailed technical information as
well as more broadly-based generalizations regarding processing capabilities,
advantages and disadvantages.
4. The Power Point Presentation assignment shall be prepared, adhering to the
instructions in the working syllabus, and presented to the class.
LEARNING STRATEGIES: Lecture, demonstration
COURSE OUTLINE:
Week
1
MLK Holiday
The University is closed.

Lecture

Assignments

Introduction, Organization of Course, Policies, The

Nature of Nontraditional Manufacturing Processes
The course introduction includes: course prerequisites, specifics concerning all course
assignments, and evaluation methods. Policies discussed include: attendance and
scholastic dishonesty. The initial technical lecture addresses the nature of nontraditional
manufacturing processes in terms of mechanical, electrical, thermal and chemical
energy.
3

Abrasive Jet Machining; Water Jet Machining

37-52; 65-69; TB#1

The lecture addresses Abrasive Jet Machining and Water Jet Machining in terms of:
operational principles and characteristics; process hardware, parameters and
capabilities; typical application examples; and, advantages and disadvantages of the
technology.
4

Abrasive Water Jet Machining; Abrasive Flow Machining

52-61; TB #2
The lecture addresses Abrasive Water Jet Machining and Abrasive Flow Machining in
terms of: operational principles and characteristics; process hardware, parameters and
capabilities; typical application examples; and, advantages and disadvantages of the
technology.
5

Ultrasonic Machining; Ultrasonic Welding

15-37; TB #3
The lecture addresses Ultrasonic Machining and Ultrasonic Welding in terms of:
operational principles and characteristics; process hardware, parameters and
capabilities; typical application examples; and, advantages and disadvantages of the
technology.

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Chemical Machining; Electro Stream Drilling

221-261; TB #4
The lecture addresses Chemical Machining and Electro Stream Drilling in terms of:
operational principles and characteristics; process hardware, parameters and
capabilities; typical application examples; and, advantages and disadvantages of the
technology.
7

Electromechanical Machining

TB #5
The lecture addresses Electromechanical Machining in terms of: operational principles
and characteristics; process hardware, parameters and capabilities; typical application
examples; and, advantages and disadvantages of the technology.
8

Prep for Midterm Exam; Electrochemical Grinding;

Electrochemical Discharge Grinding
94-108
The lecture addresses Electrochemical Grinding and Electrochemical Discharge
Grinding in terms of: operational principles and characteristics; process hardware,
parameters and capabilities; typical application examples; and, advantages and
disadvantages of the technology.
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Midterm Exam

10

Review Midterm Results; Electric Discharge Machining

162-201
The lecture addresses, in an item by item format, the Midterm Examination taken the
previous class meeting. Included are item explanations, calculations, and class grade
distribution. The lecture addresses Electric Discharge Machining in terms of:
operational principles and characteristics; process hardware, parameters and
capabilities; typical application examples; and, advantages and disadvantages of the
technology.
11

Thermal Energy Methods; Electric Discharge Wire Cutting

202-204; 216-218
The lecture addresses Thermal Energy Methods and Electric Discharge Wire Cutting in
terms of: operational principles and characteristics; process hardware, parameters and
capabilities; typical application examples; and, advantages and disadvantages of the
technology.
12

Electron Beam Welding

PPT
The lecture addresses Electron Beam Welding in terms of: operational principles and
characteristics; process hardware, parameters and capabilities; typical application
examples; and, advantages and disadvantages of the technology.

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Electron Beam Machining; Plasma Arc Cutting

121-137; 205-216;
PPT
The lecture addresses Electron Beam Machining and Plasma Arc Cutting in terms of:
operational principles and characteristics; process hardware, parameters and
capabilities; typical application examples; and, advantages and disadvantages of the
technology.
14

Laser Processing

137-162; PPT
The lecture addresses Laser Processing in terms of: operational principles and
characteristics; process hardware, parameters and capabilities; typical application
examples; and, advantages and disadvantages of the technology.
15

Prep for Final Exam; Electric Discharge Grinding

97-100; PPT
The lecture addresses Electric Discharge Grinding in terms of: operational principles
and characteristics; process hardware, parameters and capabilities; typical application
examples; and, advantages and disadvantages of the technology.
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Final Exam

5/12/10 1:30-3:30pm

ORAL COMMUNICATION USAGE: Power Point Presentation

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION USAGE: Tech Briefs
GRADING ELEMENTS AND WEIGHTS:
Tech Briefs
Quizzes
Power Point Presentation
Midterm Examination
Final Examination

5%
25%
20%
25%
25%

GRADING POLICIES:
Timetable for submission of assignments is provided on pp. 3-5 of the syllabus; no late
assignments are accepted. Quiz and examination performance interpretations are based
on maximum scores accrued by students, not maximum points possible. Letter grades are
determined using the following scale:
90% to 100%
A
80% to 89.99%
B
70% to 79.99%
C
60% to 69.99%
D
Below 60%
F

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CLASS POLICIES:
1.

All rules relating to academic dishonesty will be enforced in accordance with

University policies. Cheating on quizzes, examinations and laboratory assignments,
and plagiarism on various papers and reports are types of disciplinary misconduct for
which penalties are assessed under the UNT Code of Student Conduct and Discipline.
Be advised that the instructor of this course supports and fully implements this policy.
The following actions will be taken when evidence of such misconduct is observed.
The student will be presented with the evidence of misconduct and given an
opportunity to explain same. Based on the outcome of this private conference, the
matter will be either dropped or the student will be given a grade of "F" in the course
and be referred to the Dean of Students for further action.

2.

During the course, handouts will be provided to enhance the presentation of

certain concepts. These materials are provided strictly for instructional purposes and
may other wise be restricted

3.

This syllabus is subject to change at any time during the semester with changes to
be announced in class.

4.

Each student should retain graded lecture notes, pop quizzes, homework, tests,
software-generated files, and laboratory reports to document errors in recorded
grades.

5.

Requests for review of graded work must be submitted during the lecture in which
such work is returned to the students. The request should be accompanied by a written
justification of the request including any supporting data.

6.

There is no limit to the use of calculators for lecture, labs, quizzes, tests, or
examinations. No computers are permitted in any quiz, test or examination.

7.

Should you have a complaint regarding an aspect of this course, you should first
discuss your complaint with the instructor. If you wish to carry it further, contact the
Program Coordinator by calling (940) 565-2022. To further pursue your complaint,
contact the Department Chair at (940) 565-2022, but ONLY after first discussing your
concern with the previous two individuals.

8.

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are maintained on file in the department for
your review. Access to these documents may be provided by the instructor of this
course, or the Program Coordinator. Seek initial access through the instructor.

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Power Point Presentation
Topical Area: An approved nontraditional manufacturing process
Format: Similar to lectures, i.e., address the following:
Operational Principles
Operational Characteristics
Process Hardware
Process Parameters
Process Capabilities
Application Examples
Process Summary
Advantages
Disadvantages
Include with Narrative: Pictures, charts, graphs (animation if you wish), sources
Length: 30 Minutes
Submit .PPT on a CD at conclusion of presentation; presentations will be made during
the last four meetings of the semester

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Tech Brief
Procedure: Read an article or report pertaining to some aspect of non-traditional
manufacturing. The publication date should be no earlier than 2008. Compose a
condensed, factual Tech Brief descriptive of the major thrust of the article or report. It
should be word processed and about one or two paragraphs in length, single spaced. Do
not copy from the source document. Adhere to the example shown below for format.
Deviations from the format will not receive credit.

Tech Brief #1
MFET 3110
Section 001

John Doe
10/10/10

Source: Kennicott, Thomas. Transfer Machines in the 80s. Manufacturing

Engineering, 1982, pp.111-112.
Thrust: High speed precision machining operations that once required separate special machines
are now routinely performed on multi-station, transfer-type systems. This allows the manufacture
of different parts, models, or families of parts on the same machining system. Further flexibility
is evident in the non-synchronous transfer concept in which production continues even though
one or more individual machines in the system are down. Increased flexibility is manifest in
faster change-over, automated tool change capability, and overall improvement in machine
utilization. Transfer machining systems are particularly suited to computer numerical control
(CNC) equipment.

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