Advanced Manufacturing / Composites Technology Program
Advanced Manufacturing / Composites Technology Classes
ADMFG 111: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN
Credits: 5
This course is intended to familiarize students with drafting and technical drawings for use in industry with an emphasis in advanced manufacturing. Students will learn to determine the types of technical drawings used by different disciplines, the use of Drafting standards, 2D and 3D design work while using SolidWORKS software. Students will also learn how design can affect manufacturing.
ADMFG 121: CNC OPERATIONS
Credits: 5
This course is intended to provide students with the skills required to complete basic CNC machine set-ups and operations. Students will learn to use CNC set-up sheets, precision measuring tools, and working drawings and prints to verify parts. Students will also use G-Code to program CNC machines and become familiar with the use of canned cycles and parametric Macros to increase programming efficiency and speed. Basic fixture design will be discussed.
ADMFG 140: INTRODUCTION TO CNC
Credits: 3
This course is an introductory overview of the use of CNC in manufacturing. It covers basic shop safety, CNC operations, CNC programming, and quality assurance.
ADMFG 141: INTRODUCTION TO CNC PROGRAMMING
Credits: 3
This course introduces students to programming related to the operation of CNC (computer numerically controlled) equipment. Students will learn to plan programs, verify programs, prepare commands, control spindle and feed rates, and tool functions.
ADMFG 142: ADVANCED CNC PROGRAMMING
Credits: 3
Students will learn advanced CNC programming techniques such as programming with canned cycles, use sub programs, troubleshoot programming problems and use parametric macro programming and features.
ADMFG 143: ADVANCED MATERIALS MACHINING
Credits: 3
This course includes advanced CNC programming and machining techniques. Students will learn fixturing, cutting and tooling options for difficult to cut materials and challenging part geometries. Emphasis on cycle time reduction methods.
COMP 100: COMPOSITES SAFETY
Credits: 1
This course will establish a culture of safe practices consistent with composites laboratory and/or industry standards. Upon successful completion, students will be able to demonstrate the use of safe shop practices in a composites lab environment consistent with academic and industry standards.
COMP 101: SURVEY OF COMPOSITES
Credits: 1
This survey course provides an introduction to the field of Composites Technologies including historic development, composition of materials, methods of fabrication, variation in products and applications, considerations in manufacturing, and future trends.
COMP 113: COMPOSITES MEASUREMENT
Credits: 2
Learn to use semi-and precision measurement concepts and tools. Topics include imperial and metric systems, tool care and calibration, gage blocks, different types of rules/scales, gages, Vernier tools, and micrometers.
COMP 121: COMPOSITES I
Credits: 5
Introductory course in composite materials and processes, exploring fiber reinforced polymers and fabrication methods.
COMP 122: COMPOSITES II
Credits: 5
This intermediate course in composite materials and processes is an in-depth exploration of fiber reinforced polymers (FRP) and fabrication methods.
COMP 124: COMPOSITES MOLDING
Credits: 3
Survey course of the common methods used to shape, consolidate, and cure (mold) composite materials for use in multiple industries.
COMP 125: COMPOSITES DRAWINGS
Credits: 2
Learn basic blueprint reading and interpretation of engineering drawings with application to the composites industry.
COMP 127: COMPOSITES TOOLING
Credits: 5
This course covers the theory, application, and fabrication of tooling for manufacturing and assembly of composite products.
COMP 133: BONDING AND FASTENING
Credits: 2
This course covers composite materials in manufacturing and provides knowledge and hands-on experience in the use of adhesives and fasteners for the assembly and repair of laminated composite material components.
COMP 135: COMPOSITES NDT & REPAIR
Credits: 4
This composite materials manufacturing course provides knowlege and hands-on experience in the inspection and repair techniques of Advanced and Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP).
COMP 140: COMPOSITES CAREER PREP
Credits: 1
This course is designed to equip students with the tools necessary to become marketable graduates ready to enter the workforce.
COMP 217: ADVANCED COMPOSITIES TECHNOLOGY III
Credits: 11
This course is a combination of classroom and laboratory experience. Introduction will include a brief history of composites. Emphasis will be on composite terminology, adherence to laboratory safety rule, and strict conformance to directions. While this course is intended to form the foundation for advanced composite courses, it will have direct ties to industry-required skills.
COMP 220: INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSITES RECYCLING
Credits: 5
Learn about reclamation and recycling of advanced composite materials including terminology, composite materials, thermoplastics and thermoset, and the challenges involved in recycling composites life cycle - from raw material manufacturing to product end-of-life. Students will view case studies and have complementary lab time, in order to explore hands-on reclamation and recycling opportunities.