RMET-229 Design for Manufacturing Systems

This course will introduce students to the concepts of designing tooling for manufacturing systems. Focus will be on jigs, fixtures, and tooling commonly used in manufacturing processes, with modern lean concepts including high speed automation, quick change tooling, and similar topics.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ESC-105 and RMET-225 Advanced Manufacturing & CNC Programming

Department

• Science & Technology

Semesters Course Will Be Offered

• Spring

For more detailed course information view the Course Outline

RMET 229: Design for Manufacturing Systems

Department

Science and Technology

Course Description

This course will introduce students to the concepts of designing tooling for manufacturing systems. Focus will be on jigs, fixtures, and tooling commonly used in manufacturing processes, with modern lean concepts including high speed automation, quick change tooling, and similar topics.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

Lecture	3
Lab	3
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Semester(s) Course Will Be Offered

Spring

Prerequisites

ESC-105 and RMET-225 Advanced Manufacturing & CNC Programming

First Year Experience Course

No

Capstone Course

No

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Apply design principles to develop tooling and fixture concepts that meet specified product and process requirements.
2. Design and document robotic End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT) using standard devices and equipment.
3. Analyze and compare various part-holding mechanisms to determine suitable solutions for specific component geometries and materials.
4. Evaluate quick-change tooling systems to assess their benefits, limitations, and applications within automated manufacturing environments.

Topic Outline

• Designing fixtures for machining
• Quick change tooling for automation
• Automation system design
• Production line design