Manufacturing process and the integration process needed to create a streamline work cell for instruction at the university level course

Abstract

Current manufacturing standards expect excellence in part utilization and timely
delivery on production. The processes in which parts are manufactured play a pivotal roll
in the potential success or failure of a business.
The software industry and the manufacturing sector have combined over the years
to create a process of joining machining and computers. This alliance of two worlds
enables the machinist to create a part with reduced scrap and low costs.
This research examined multiple programs in order to map out the best process in
which to use to illustrate the manufacturing processes that are currently used in today's
industries. By creating samples that define various needs we are able to create learning
objectives that may act as teaching aids in the collegiate classroom. Continuous trial and
error tests lead us to the best process with the available resources.
Although, other research options are available to further understand the abilities
of the machines and the software's capabilities. More complex parts and different
materials may be explored to distinguish a more realistic base for educational learning
objectives.

Date of Award	2012
Original language	American English
Awarding Institution	Eastern Illinois University
Supervisor	David W Melton (Supervisor)