Manufacturing Engineering Course Overview
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CODE value L T P TOTAL
AEG116 6 35 10 15 60
Manufacturing
Engineering
Objective : student’s preparation in the processes required for manufacturing agricultural machines.
Content
Turning and related operations : lathe construction, types of lathes, accessories , lathe operation
turret lathe, construction, type, turret lathe tooling, chip formation, mechanism of chip formation,
cutting tool material, tool failure and tool life.
Shaping and planning: shaper, classifications, functions, shaper drive mechanism, shaper speed and
mechining times, planning construction and types, work setup, planner tools, metal bending and
sheet rolling processes.
Drilling and reaming: drilling, types and sizes, drill chucks, counter boring, counter sinking, reaming,
drilling machine types ,and estimating drilling time.
Milling: definition, milling operations, milling cutters, milling machine types, size , accessories,
dividing head, estimating milling time.
Gear manufacturing: gear terminology, gear types, basic method for the machining gear compute
raided manufacturing (CAM) computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) systems: machine tools
control, numerical control system, computerized numerical control system (CNC) programming for
numerical control. Automatic machines, transfer machines, computer aided manufacturing (CAM) ,
computer simulation of manufacturing process and system. Automated assembly use of mechanical
hands/mechanical robot, concept of computer-integrated automation system (unmanned factory)
A manufacturing engineering manufacturing engineering course typically covers a wide range of
topics related to the design, operation, and the management of manufacturing processes and
systems. Here is an overview of the common subject you will find in such a course;
1. Introduction to manufacturing
. History and evolution of manufacturing
. Types of manufacturing systems (job shop, batch, mass production, flexible manufacturing)
. Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing
2. Material science
. Types of materials; metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites
. Material properties and selection for manufacturing
. Heat treatment and phase diagrams
. Material testing and quality control
3. Manufacturing processes
. Metal working: machining, turning, milling, grinding, casting and forging
. Additive manufacturing: DDD printing technologies and their applications.
.Joining processes: weldering, brazing, soldering, adhesive bonding
. Plastic and composite bonding: injection molding, extraction, thermoforming
. surface treatment :coating, painting , anodizing, electroplating
4. Automation and robotics
. Basics of automation in manufacturing
. Industrial robots: types, uses and programming
. Automated guided vehicles (AGVs)
. CNC machining and computer aided manufacturing (CAM)
5. Quality control and assurance
. Statistical process control (SPC)
.Total quality management (TQM)
.Six sigma and lean manufacturing
. Inspection and testing techniques
6. Manufacturing system and design
.factory layout design and planning
.production planning and control
. Supply chain management
. Just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing
7. Computer-aided design (CAD) AND COMPUTER-AIDED ENGINEERING (CAE)
.introduction to CAD software (e.g., solidWorks, AutoCAD)
. Finite element analysis (FEA) and simulation
.computer-integratd manufacturing (CIM)
8. Sustainability and green manufacturing
Eco-friendly manufacturing processes
.Life cycle assessment (LCA)
. Sustainable material and energy use
. Waste reduction and recycling in manufacturing
9. Manufacturing Economics
.cost estimation and analysis in manufacturing
. Break-even analysis
.Economics of new technologies
. Investments and risk assessments in manufacturing projects
10. Project Management in Manufacturing
. Project scheduling and resource management (e.g., Gantt chats, PERT)
. Risk management in manufacturing projects
. Product life cycle management (PLM)
. Time and cost management
11. Advanced manufacturing technologies
. Advanced machining techniques (e.g., laser cutting, water jet cutting)
. Nano manufacturing and micro- manufacturing
. Internet of things (IoT) in manufacturing
. Cyber-physical systems and digital twins
12. Ergonomics and safety in manufacturing
. Occupational health and safety standards (e.g, OSHA regulations)
. Ergonomics in workplace design
. Risk assessment and hazard control in manufacturing environments
13. Manufacturing case studies
. real-world applications and case studies in manufacturing
.Industry best practices
. Challenges and innovations in different manufacturing sectors (automotive, aerospace,
electronics, etc.)
14. Capstone project
. Practical hands-on project where students design, optimize or impliment a manufacturing
process or system
. Collaboration with industry partners (in some programs)
Practical:
1. Fabrication of various machine elements using lathe
2. Making a slot on a shaft for a cutter pin using shaper and milling machines
3. Cutting threads using shaper and milling machines
4. Making holes in machine parts using drilling machines
5. Making bends of metal sheets using sheet rolling machines
6. Fabrication of a given agricultural machinery part
7. Local visits to local manufacturing industries
