Course Overview
This course builds off of students' existing knowledge from Contemporary Manufacturing 2. Students will have full use of the fabrication lab allowing them to further comprehend processes involved with manufacturing and design. Projects continue to emphasize sustainable practices and approach open ended problems in career fields related to architecture, engineering, and manufacturing. Students will demonstrate mastery of the engineering design process by completing a detailed project portfolio. Collaboration with peers is embedded through project presentations, demonstrations and peer to peer feedback. Individual and group projects will be student driven focusing on promoting and engaging the (school) community.
Course Objectives
Students will demonstrate mastery of the EDP through self selected and group design projects
Explore manufacturing approaches such as LEAN, JIT, and Kaizer
Apply specific manufacturing processes such as turning, milling, wood fabrication, and assembly to design projects
Create and interpret fully functional 3D drawings using Onshape, Vcarve Pro
Demonstrate understanding of machinery, tools, and equipment by having full access to fabrication lab to complete design projects
Understand safety protocol and procedures related to working with machinery, tools, and hazardous materials
Apply knowledge of material science, tool selection, and sustainability needs to correctly develop a bill of materials for design projects
Further their understanding of machine tool operations through maintaining working log of tools and equipment
Develop teambuilding and communication strategies through independent and group design projects
Understand the different roles of a design/engineering team and how they apply to the manufacturing process