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WHAT CAN THE MTC DO FOR OUR TEAM?
WHAT CAN THE MTC DO FOR OUR TEAM?
The Manufacturing Technology Center is a resource for fabrication and guidance of senior design teams. Any team which plans to perform any fabrication (building of any physical parts) should make use of the Manufacturing Technology Center, even if it is only for review of their designs or plans. Building things is difficult, and the staff who work in the Manufacturing Technology Center are able to help with the following:
Provide guidance in early design
What resources & technologies are available in the MTC and in local suppliers
What types of fabrication are feasible for a design & timeline
Cost & lead time estimation
Design for prototype and manufacturability strategies
Support the review of designs and technical drawings
Satisfying functional and fabrication requirements
Clear communication on drawings and schematics
Adherence to standards
Support sourcing and acquiring from suppliers
Able to help find and quote raw materials, fasteners, equipment, and tools.
Perform fabrication and build support of many piece parts and assemblies
Robust machine shop capabilities.
Can support outsourcing of processes not possible in MTC.
Provide guidance and resources during build, test, and troubleshoot of assemblies
Testing and equipment experience.
Broad hardware modification capabilities.
PROCESS FOR WORKING WITH THE MTC
PROCESS FOR WORKING WITH THE MTC
Communication and Timelines
Freshservice is the primary platform for all communications on senior designs with the MTC.
Both the shop and students are expected to respond to messages within three (3) business days.
Project timelines—especially those involving prototypes—may shift due to changing priorities. If a timeline needs to be adjusted, you will be notified promptly.
Walk-ins to the MTC are welcome; however, availability cannot be guaranteed without an appointment. To ensure availability, appointments should be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
MTC Preliminary Design Review
While not required, prints, models, or sketches are highly encouraged to support discussion.
These informal sessions provide an opportunity to receive feedback on how your design can better align with the shop’s manufacturing or assembly capabilities. Parts that need it will be outsourced.
MTC Critical Design/Drawing Review
Print Requirements:
· All final prints must be reviewed by two team members and signed off in the title block.
· All features must be fully dimensioned.
· No features may be double-dimensioned.
· Avoid stacked dimensions, unless there is a justified reason.
· The title block must be completed correctly, including the Title, Drawing Number, and Revision.
· Reference and basic dimensions can only be used when appropriate.
Additional Requirements:
Any outsourced parts that have a mating feature designed by the team are required to be in the shop before machining commences. Depending on the certainty of these parts being used in the final design they may be ordered before the final review.
Once a design is approved for fabrication/machining, it will be considered FROZEN. You will then submit a Fabrication Request through Fresh Service.
No changes may be made unless they go through another Formal Review process.
Fabrication Request
Fabrication Request
This is the process by which specific parts or sets of parts are requested once reviewed and approved. This process is intended to formally specify and document the "what" "how many" and "by when" aspects of the build.
Materials:
Consult with MTC on necessary materials (best done during design/drawing review). The MTC is able to help navigate the quoting process and is familiar with local and national suppliers. Submit purchase requests as needed to acquire materials and insure they are delivered to the MTC with clear demarcation upon arrival. Long-lead items may need to be ordered well in advance.
Drawings:
Review the drawing package for completeness and all necessary signatures. Notify the MTC immediately if changes are necessary following the design/drawing review.
To submit a fabrication request:
Confirm that all drawings are reviewed, signed, and on-file with MTC.
Work with MTC before or in parallel with the request to get necessary materials on-hand.
Submit request at the below link.
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