Conference Session

Pedagogical Issues in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Danny Bee, University of Wisconsin-Stout

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

metaldesign project utilizing newly implemented Solidworks CAD software and one MS Excel basedFEA solution to cutting tool temperature distribution. This individual FEA assignment, much ofit lecture based in instruction, was included to allow the students a direct comparison base tocontrast the two methods. This reflective assessment was collected anonymously at the end ofthe semester utilizing the online course management information platform.Problem-based Learning ApplicationUtilizing a problem-based learning methodology requires a complete change in instructionalstyle. First, the instructor must realize that the PBL method of instruction requires a facilitativeapproach. This interactive approach requires posing a problem, helping the teams

Conference Session

Teaching Design in Manufacturing Curriculum I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mysore Narayanan, Miami University; Ronald Earley, Miami University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

the form of a reflective essay. Eachstudent member of the group is required to prepare and submit a separate,individual, 4 to 5-page write-up explaining his or her experience over the fourcredit hour course. The student members are expected to identify theircontributions as well as comments on the contribution of fellow members of the Page 12.291.4particular group in question (Edgerton, Hutchings, & Quinlan, 1991; Forrest, 1990;Cerbin, 1994). They are also expected to discuss merits and demerits of the project inadditions to strengths and weaknesses of the team members (Cambridge and Williams,1998). This is of course evaluated by the instructor

Conference Session

Technology Integration in the Classroom for Manufacturing I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohamed Gadalla, Texas State University - San Marcus

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

used asan information model to determine the size of each constituent. For example, in an Engineeringprogram the amount of science should represent the biggest sector of the pie, while in anindustrial technology program it is the hands-on. Page 12.434.2To further explain this concept; to teach a Strength of Material course in the three programs. Inthe Engineering program, the course structure and outline should reflect a science basedapproach. This means that the fundamental concepts based on differential equations andintegration are used to develop the formulas. The focus will be on how to drive these formulasand using them to solve symbolic and

Conference Session

Teaching Design in Manufacturing Curriculum II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

. The cost for each function will be loaded onthe system.c) CPM stage: In the CPM stage, the user constructs an assembly line network. A matrixrepresents the possible network columns and rows that describe the relationships amongassembly functions. The user makes decisions to establish relationships for better assignment ofwork content to workstations for completing the assembly line design.d) Parts Feeder stage: In this stage, the user views a precedence diagram reflecting his/herselections. The user also selects parts feeders for appropriate assembly functions.e) Layout and Simulation stage: The user can choose one of two layouts: in-line or u-shaped.The simulation shows analyses of the design performance to allow evaluation of the properties

Conference Session

Pedagogical Issues in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Dong, University of Cincinnati; Muthar Al-Ubaidi, University of Cincinnati; Richard Kegg, Tech Solve Inc.

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

othereducational institutes ranging from elementary schools to the college. The strategies and plan for enhancing manufacturing program is the response to the needs ofour industrial partners and manufacturing community. The implementation of the plan is the workin progress. As more work is being done, more reflection and data will be reported in the additionalpapers. Page 12.1185.5Bibliography 4[1] MET Department Industrial Advisory Board Meeting Minutes, University of Cincinnati, March 2006[2] MET Department Industrial Advisory Board Meeting

Conference Session

Technology Integration in the Classroom for Manufacturing II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Devdas Shetty, University of Hartford; Jonathan Hill, University of Hartford; Tom Eppes, University of Hartford

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

it is used with a monochromatic source, suchas a laser, to test optical components. The beamsplitter is a partially reflecting mirror thatseparates the light incident upon it into two beams of equal strength. After reflecting off themirrors, the two beams are recombined so that they both travel in the same direction when theyreach the screen. The condition of constructive and destructive interference depends on thedifference between the paths traveled by the two beams. Since each beam must travel thedistance from the beamsplitter to its respective mirror and back, the distance traveled by thebeam is 2L as shown in the Figure. If the path-length difference, 2L1-2L2, is equal to an integralnumber of wavelengths, m λ, where m is an integer

Conference Session

Manufacturing Education Curriculum I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Anderson, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

will select the initial curriculum modules to address.This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.0603221. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this materialare those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation.Bibliography1. Faux, Jeff, The Aerospace Sector as a National Asset, Testimony before The Commission on the Future of theUnited States Aerospace Industry, May 14, 20022. U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing,http://www.bls.gov3. Sietzen, Frank, The State of Aerospace, State by State, Aerospace America, May 20034. Press release, aerospace Industries

Conference Session

Our Future in Manufacturing

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Danielson, Arizona State University; Trian Georgeou, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

. Page 12.1472.4Spring 2005 Manufacturing Engineering Technology Survey ResultsThe following data reflects the status of ABET-accredited manufacturing engineering technology(MET) programs in 2005. This information was generated from the 2005 survey, shown inAppendix A. The survey was returned, with varying levels of completeness, by twenty-twoprograms, a 57% participation rate (percentages have been rounded). Of the twenty-tworespondents, six institutions or 27%, replied that they were being, or had, shut down theirprogram. One of the six institutions implied that they no longer had a MET degree but that theystill offered some manufacturing classes. Another of the six institutions replied that they werephasing out both their MET and Industrial

Conference Session

Emerging Technologies in Manufacturing Education - I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Khan, DeVry University; Beverly Cronin, DeVry University; Maneesh Kumar, DeVry University; Aateef Mustafa, DeVry University; Pankti Patel, DeVry Univeristy; Joey Socorro, DeVry University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

and 4010 Microprocessors. 4. ADF7010 Transmitter from Analog Devices. 5. Resistors, Capacitors, and Inductors. Software Components 1. Lunar Pages website – Provided reliable and affordable web hosting services. 2. Programming in C – A general purpose, widely used language; and assembly languages – low-level language used in the writing of computer programs. 3. Matlab – Numerical computing environment and programming language. 4. Multisim – An electronic schematic capture and simulation program. 5. MySQL – A multithreaded, multi-user SQL database management system. 6. PHP – (Hypertext Preprocessor), a reflective

Conference Session

Our Future in Manufacturing

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Danny Bee, University of Wisconsin-Stout; Bob Meyer, University of Wisconsin-Stout

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

12.1130.4needs for highly technical and competent manufacturing engineers. This need continues1 and farsurpasses the ability of the remaining manufacturing engineering programs to provide competentgraduates. Table 3. Year manufacturing engineering programs started Year Manufacturing Program Started Number of Programs 1970-79 1 1980-89 5 1990-99 12 2000- 7As noted in Table 3, manufacturing engineering programs were developed across the UnitedStates in response to industrial needs. These needs directly reflected the industry needs

Conference Session

Manufacturing Education Curriculum II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Farrow, University of Tennessee-Martin

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

industrial concentrationstudents to fundamental manufacturing processes, primarily involving metals. Concepts,terminology, and technology, rather than analysis, are emphasized. Video footage of vintage andmodern manufacturing processes and equipment is incorporated into essentially every lectureperiod to help illustrate, and increase students’ comprehension of, the course material.Furthermore, multiple industrial tours are scheduled and conducted to get the students out in thefield to see, hear, occasionally smell, and subsequently reflect upon and report on real-worldmanufacturing processes, equipment, and enterprises. These two pedagogical aspects of thecourse are included specifically to address the needs of students who prefer visual and/or

Conference Session

Teaching Design in Manufacturing Curriculum II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bahram Asiabanpour, Texas State University; Chandrashekar Subbareddy, Texas State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

beginning of the semesterTeams of four students are formed within the first three weeks of semester. In the first session,students learned about the available projects through descriptions and videos; a plant visitfollowed in the second week. To create healthy competition among teams and to ensure high-quality projects, teams were set up according to the characteristics of the members. Using thestudents’ academic record, teams’ average grade point average (GPA) were equal or very close.Also, an online questionnaire, developed by Richard Felder and Barbara Soloman at NorthCarolina State University, was used to evaluate students’ learning style and strategies [7]. On thisquestionnaire, a person’s learning style, such as active and reflective, sensing

Conference Session

Our Future in Manufacturing

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Wells, North Dakota State University; Ronald Bennett, University of St. Thomas; Casey Radtke, North Dakota State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

student internships 6 part-time, employed students 5 adjunct faculty 5 collaborative research 5 sponsored research 4 faculty internships 0 Figure 5: Methods of Connecting with Industry (7 reporting) While the survey respondents cannot be construed as a statistically valid reflection of theentire population of graduate manufacturing programs, it is felt that a moderately representativeview has been obtained. At the least, certain