Conference Session

Manufacturing Partnerships

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marilyn Barger, National Science Foundation ATE Centers; Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida; Michael C. Ennis, Harris Corporation

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Manufacturing

now assimilated into a coordinated plan, the “FloridaPlan”, that is creating an industry/education interaction strategy for technical education. Thispaper summarizes the important characteristics of the “Florida Plan” as it relates toindustry/education partnerships. The paper will use a major Florida manufacturer, HarrisCorporation, as a model industry/education partnership for Florida. The paper describes HarrisCorporation’s specific efforts as related to proactive interaction with their community collegepartner, and participation in the FLATE designed and Florida Department of Educationimplemented statewide articulated A.S. Engineering Technology program.Genesis for the “Florida Plan”The inspiration for the "Florida Plan" for technician

Conference Session

Simulation and Programming

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David E. Culler, Oregon Institute of Technology; Noah David Anderson

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Manufacturing

c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Utilizing Applications Programming Interfaces to Provide Product Lifecycle Management and Enhance Manufacturing EducationAbstractIn the past 30 years, software development companies have made great strides in the areas ofproject planning, business management, material handling, engineering and manufacturing, inhopes that someday an all-in-one software package would be made available. Companies likePTC, Dassault Systèmes, AutoDesk and Siemens NX, are making this dream a reality.Just because one very expensive piece of software can handle most aspects of engineeringdevelopment that does not mean that it is flexible. Nor can it be adapted to individual companiesand their standard

Conference Session

Four Pillars of Manufacturing

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert L. Mott P.E., University of Dayton; Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University

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Manufacturing

, product design, process design,laboratories, and many others. Below the lintel are the four pillars whose labels are taken fromthe program criteria for ABET accreditation of manufacturing engineering and manufacturingengineering technology programs. (Reference 2) These are: • Materials and manufacturing processes: understanding the behavior and properties of materials as they are altered and influenced by processing in manufacturing • Product, tooling, and assembly engineering: understanding the design of products and the equipment, tooling, and environment necessary for their manufacture • Manufacturing systems and operations: understanding the creation of competitive advantage through manufacturing planning

Conference Session

Capstone Manufacturing and Design

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priya A. Manohar, Robert Morris University; Cathleen Jones, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

theemployers because there is a gap between what students learn at school and what they arerequired to do in practice after graduation. In this regards, Society for Manufacturing Engineers(SME) survey 1,2) has also identified several knowledge gaps including the following:  Product and Process Design  Project Management  Team Work  Communication  Problem Solving and othersIn particular, product design has been identified as a complex, integrated problem3) that covers awide range of knowledge including engineering (technology, techniques, material andprocessing, reliability, robust design), ergonomics (operation, safety, usability), business(marketing, management, planning, corporate identity), aesthetics (form, visualization, style

Conference Session

State of Manufacturing

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Nutter, Ohio Northern University; Robert L. Mott P.E., University of Dayton; Carl R Williams, University of Memphis; Mark J. Stratton, Society of Manufacturing Engineers

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Manufacturing

of the manufacturing field. 2. By identifying respondents with their focus among six different types of academic programs, the survey responses provide insights on the differences in relative importance of the large number of topics that make up the manufacturing field. 3. The survey results show that there are meaningful differences among the variety of types of manufacturing programs and that the Four Pillars model is useful in curriculum planning. While not being prescriptive, the model can help educators tailor their programs to meet the needs of the industries served and the career expectations of their graduates.The Four Pillars of Manufacturing

Conference Session

Four Pillars of Manufacturing

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gayle E. Ermer, Calvin College

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Manufacturing

of this work could then be used as a template in other mechanical engineering programsto ensure adequate exposure to manufacturing topics for those that require a manufacturingprocesses course. This paper will begin with a presentation of the project background, includinga brief history of the four pillars as well as more detailed information about the engineeringprogram analyzed. It will then describe the evaluation process and present conclusions regardingproposed changes in course content.Four Pillars History and PurposeManufacturing engineering education practitioners, spearheaded by the SME ManufacturingEducation and Research Community, have been involved in curriculum planning andimprovement over the last several decades. Manufacturing

Conference Session

Integration of Manufacturing and Society

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University; Bonita Barger, Tennessee Technological University; Ersel Obuz, Celal Bayar University; S. Murat Bagdatli, Celal Bayar University; Ismet Anitsal; Meral Anitsal

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Manufacturing

University Dr. Bonita Barger is currently an associate professor of Management at Tennessee Technological Uni- versity. She is perceived as an innovative professional with diverse domestic and international operations experience in both for-profit and non-profit organizations. She has consistently demonstrated an ability to conceptualize and implement effective strategic human resource management plans that further broaden corporate objectives.Dr. Ersel Obuz, Celal Bayar University Dr. Ersel Obuz is a faculty member of Bioengineering Department at the Faculty of Engineering, Celal Bayar University, Manisa, Turkey. His areas of research are mainly mathematical and statistical modeling, fresh and processed meat products

Conference Session

Manufacturing Partnerships

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

importantly, they all have the same goal: to learn howto do research. Second, at “brown-bag” lunch meetings, each REU student would present abouttheir project, progress, and difficulties. Third, they were required to write a paper step-by-stepthroughout the summer, including the literature review, conducting the experiments, performingdata analysis, and writing the conclusions. Last, they were required to (1) create a poster tosummarize their work, (2) present their findings at a university-wide poster session, and (3)respond to their peers’ questions about their projects. In addition to working on a researchproject, participants would also attend workshops and field trips related to imaging technology,science and engineering research, and planning

Conference Session

Four Pillars of Manufacturing

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Nutter, Ohio Northern University; Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University

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Manufacturing

Engineering Education, 2013 An Application of the SME Four Pillars of Manufacturing KnowledgeIntroductionThe Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) published a detailed study of manufacturingeducational needs entitled “Curricula 2015: A Four Year Strategic Plan for Manufacturing Education”.A principle component of the study is the organization and visual representation of the key topics formanufacturing education into a graphical form that has been designated the"Four Pillars of Manufacturing Knowledge". (See Figure 1 below)To assist in program and curriculum improvement of manufacturing engineering or technologyprograms, a survey was conducted of a broad audience including industry practitioners, managers,company owners and educators. The

Conference Session

Practical Teaching

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lam F. Wong, Cuyahoga Community College, Metropolitan; Henry Griffith, Wright State University

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Manufacturing

two year engineering technology program is discussed.General Characteristics of Sustainable Product Development Processes in IndustrySustainable product development expands upon traditional product development by introducingadditional considerations into the product development process. These additional factors includethe environmental impact of source materials, as well as the end of life plan for the product. Inaddition, the environmental impact of the product during its usable life must also be taken intoconsideration in a SPD process. Based upon these additional considerations, product Life CycleAnalysis (LCA) and management have become an integral part of existing SPD strategiesthroughout industry9, 10.Environmentally conscious tools for

Conference Session

Teaching - Best Practices

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ismail Fidan Ph.D., Tennessee Technological University; Julie C Baker Ph.D., Tennessee Technological University

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Manufacturing

Page 23.383.5during the school year and between the formal workshops.Professional Learning Community (PLC): Three levels of professional learning communitieswere initiated to ensure teacher-participants have maximum levels of support throughout andbeyond the project. First, at least 2 teachers from different STEM content areas represent eachschool. This is the first level of support; each individual teacher-team interacts and collaboratesface-to-face on a daily basis. Second, each school is paired with a partner school in a nearbydistrict to create a more intimate, yet larger level of collaboration. These paired groups include 4-6 teachers and plan meetings with each other outside of the larger PD workshop and academyschedule. The school pairs

Conference Session

Practical Teaching

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William T. Evans PhD P.E., University of Toledo

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Manufacturing

years past, arc flash was a common hazard of industry. It was accepted and planned for(hopefully). Most engineers opened panel doors and started equipment of varying potentialenergy and thought nothing of it. While this has been the practice that most were introduced to,it was a dangerous environment and one that had the potential for injury at any time.New initiatives have changed this environment and educators must follow these changes with Page 23.470.2curriculum changes that properly prepare students for the new workplace.To begin the process of teaching the changes, a number of outside personnel were queried as tothe state of safety training

Conference Session

Simulation and Programming

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng.); Paras Mandal, University of Texas, El Paso; Carlos Alejandro Garcia; Natalia V Espino, UTEP; Zhonghua Hu; David Ricardo Romo; Monica I. Corella, University of Texas, El Paso

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Manufacturing

, there is not an actual educational plan to integrate virtualtechniques into classroom teaching in order to improve the technical skills of the new upcomingworkforce15. The main goals of the cyber RP simulator are: 1) Motivate students in studyingmore internet based rapid manufacturing systems, 2) Strengthen and build up the technical,problem solving and communication skills of students in order to practice in the classroom, andapply it in the real working world.Problem IdentificationMany manufacturing industries are trying to virtually connect all its operations; an example of Page 23.361.6this is using E-manufacturing16. By E-manufacturing it

Conference Session

Simulation and Programming

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Derek M Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University

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Manufacturing

machines demand a greater attention to safety. A wider range of materials can be machined. Students learn to appreciate the role of a material’s machinability in process planning. Larger work envelops and spindle horsepower support a wider range of fabrication possibilities. For example, machining of molds. Better exposure is provided to the challenges in selecting tooling and fixtures. Students develop a better understanding of the proper selection of process parameters (speeds, feeds and depths-of-cut) and the trade-offs as materials and conditions change. A better appreciation for the challenges in achieving dimensionally accurate parts is obtained. Students acquire a more realistic understanding of the efficiencies of

Conference Session

State of Manufacturing

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bill D. Bailey, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Manufacturing

1 3CNC Milling 1 3Die Making I 2 6Mold Making I 2 6Die Making II 1 9Mold Making II 1 9CNC EDM 1 3Mold Maintenance and Design 1 3RedesignIn planning the redesign, instructors decided that the lab space and on-line offerings could beleveraged to accomplish the goals of the project. A new teaching

Conference Session

Teaching - Best Practices

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne P Hung, Texas A&M University; Wm Adam Farmer, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

, inventory, product developmenttime, and purchasing time while simplifying process planning and procurement 1,2.A typical manufacturing laboratory is equipped with rows of identical machines, where studentslearn in sequence from one type of machine to another. Although students would repeat ademonstration and interact with their instructor, they rarely interact among themselves and oftenmiss the link among different processes. The concept of group cell and all of its advantages canbe applied in academics since students normally practice to fabricate similar components indifferent semesters. This new approach is proposed to replace the traditional manufacturinglaboratory practice. Group cells with different machines are utilized rather than

Conference Session

Simulation and Programming

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carrie Steinlicht, South Dakota State University; Byron G. Garry, South Dakota State University

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Manufacturing

, computing materials costs, anddrawing up a manufacturing plan, including tooling and labor costs. While doing these learningexercises, the students are developing a systems view of the problem. By incorporating systemsthinking exercises in several courses, students will be better prepared to meet the needs of futureemployers.Active Learning and Problem-Based LearningHattie, writing in “Visible Learning, A Synthesis of over 800 Meta-Analyses Related toAchievement”, states “what teachers do matters”.4 The way that professionals approach theircraft of teaching has a large effect on whether students learn, or not. Good teachers provide“multiple opportunities and alternatives for developing learning strategies”.4Hattie also states that “it is what

Conference Session

Practical Teaching

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sangarappillai Sivaloganathan, United Arab Emirates University

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Manufacturing

operating table. United ArabEmirates is developing fast and is planning to invest heavily in healthcare by building morenew hospitals. The motivation for this project came from the desire to build supportingtechnical capability. Following the identification by Frank [4] the first task carried out by thestudents was to visit a local hospital, learn the operating table in use and conduct a designinterpretation. This provided the level of knowledge required to embark on the design task.Though identifying clinical, health care staff, legal and the company requirements arefundamental in the planning stage this work was restricted to obtaining the requirements ofthe healthcare staff due to time constraints. The students followed a design process

Conference Session

State of Manufacturing

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University

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Manufacturing

. There are signs that manufacturing practitionersare more positive than educators about manufacturing in general. This is reasonable given theongoing economic recovery.References1. Hugh Jack et al. “Curricula 2015: A Four Year Strategic Plan for Manufacturing Education,” June 2011.Available from http://www.C2015.com.2. Bennett, R., et al. “Workforce Imperative: A Manufacturing Education Strategy”, Society of ManufacturingEngineers, September 2012. Available from http://www.sme.org/WorkforceImperative/.3. Jack, H., "Perceptions in the Manufacturing Education Community", ASEE Annual Meeting, Louisville, KY,June 2010.4. Jack, H., “The 2011 State of Manufacturing Education”, ASEE Annual Meeting, Vancouver, BC, June 2011.5. Jack, H., “The 2012 State

Conference Session

Capstone Manufacturing and Design

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Engineering Technology); Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng.)

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Manufacturing

used in anactual application. This project instills future engineers and technologists with various advancedskills that can be used in their careers. Overall, many different fields of engineering can benefitfrom this application, enabling the development of skill and knowledge in many different Page 23.802.2engineering aspects and processes. Students in the Engineering Technology programs are required to complete a series ofcapstone course MET 4XX Senior Design. This course aims to train the students in identifyingprojects of relevance to the society, in planning and scheduling a solution, and in entrepreneurialactivities that may result

Conference Session

Integration of Manufacturing and Society

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jaby Mohammed, Petroleum Institute

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #7436Introducing Manufacturing engineering with Kentucky Governors ScholarProgramDr. Jaby Mohammed, Petroleum Institute Dr. Jaby Mohammed is a faculty at The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, UAE. He received his Ph.D. in Industrial engineering from University of Louisville (2006), Masters in Industrial engineering from Uni- versity of Louisville (2003), and also a master’s in Business Administration from Indira Gandhi National Open University (2001). His research interest includes advanced manufacturing, design methodologies, six sigma, lean manufacturing, and enterprise resource planning. He previously taught at

Conference Session

Teaching - Best Practices

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Masud Salimian, Morgan State University; Yaseen Mahmud, Morgan State University; Avis L. Ransom, Morgan State University School of Engineering

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Manufacturing

. As staff for the Dean of the School of Engineering, she develops projects, plans and implements strategies and develops and documents reports, newsletters and proposals. Page 23.1245.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Theme-based Teaching / Learning: A New Approach in Teaching Manufacturing ProcessesIntroductionOne of the most challenging aspects of teaching manufacturing processes is the lack oflaboratory equipment for the vast variety of the processes and techniques involved. In fact,economically, it is impossible to acquire the vast

Conference Session

Manufacturing Partnerships

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wendy S. Reffeor, Grand Valley State University; Christopher P. Pung, Grand Valley State University; Sung-Hwan Joo, Grand Valley State University

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Manufacturing

without constructingit. This is one of the most valuable skills gained through this type of project.Detailed drawings were required as well as an assembly and bill of materials for the device as aform of working drawings. At this point in the project, the models of the devices matched theproposed designs, however, the designs had not yet been constructed. All models were requiredto be updated as modifications were made to the devices as they were built.Students developed g-codes to machine the manufactured parts of their devices as well asmanufacturing process plans for all machined parts. The requirement for this phase of theproject was that someone else should be able to manufacture their parts for them from thedocumentation supplied. This was

Conference Session

Manufacturing Partnerships

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University; Tony Lee Kerzmann, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

Zuheir. Zuheir has been invaluable to our project of creating a value stream map over our 3 major processes. Originally I planned to complete 2 of the 3 processes using Zuheir. He took direction well, understood the scope of what we were trying to do, and tirelessly collected and constructed the data into the desired format. In doing so, we moved into VSM creation of the 3rd process. This was neither unexpected nor was it anticipated initially as part of the scope of work. We also used Zuheir to evaluate some process improvement steps within the Finish portion of our overall process. It was my intent to expose Zuheir to as much I.E./Manufacturing Engineering type work as possible. After a brief

Conference Session

Capstone Manufacturing and Design

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University ; Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University; M. Eric Carr, Drexel University

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Manufacturing

reduction in the number of operators for the polishingprocess and the extension of the tool life, allows Bent Glass Design Inc. to save cost for each toolreplaced as well as to save the cost for a reduced operator. The company currently uses multipletools to meet the increasing demand of polishing curved edges and is also planning on increasingthe number of tools being designed by the senior design team. We believe that problem-basedlearning, as exemplified by a capstone Senior Design project such as this one, provides studentswith important knowledge about green design. In addition, such projects provide students withthe essential project management and engineering skills required to bring complex projects fromidea to completion.Bibliography1

Conference Session

Simulation and Programming

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Guanghsu A. Chang, Western Carolina University; Wesley L. Stone, Western Carolina University

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Manufacturing

, and OLP, where roboticprojects can be used to facilitate real world experience for the students and motivate theirinterests in the various topics. Offline programming is the technique of generating a robotprogram with using a real robot machine. This OLP method presents many advantages over theon-line method (Physically use a robot teach pendent to generate a robot program): (1) robotprograms are generated without interruptions of robot operation, (2) removal of the students fromthe potentially dangerous environment, (3) there is a greater possibility for optimization ofsystem layout and the planning of robot motions. We teach our MET students offlineprogramming software to emulate the robot motions, generate program instructions