MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Business, Industry and Technology

B.	Discipline: Manufacturing

C.	Course Number and Title: MFGT2010 Jig and Fixture Design

D.	Course Coordinator: Chris Barker

Assistant Dean: Toni Johnson, PhD

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E.	Credit Hours: 3

Lecture: 2 hours

Laboratory: 2 hours

F.	Prerequisites: MFGT1110 and either MECT1150 or ENRD2260

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title:

Jig and Fixture Design

Author(s): Edward G Hoffman

Copyright year: 2003

Edition: 5th

ISBN #: 1401811078

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: E-Book provided by Instructor: Compilation of Tool Design Instructions and Projects

J.	Course Description: Tool design is the process of designing and developing the tools, methods, and techniques necessary to improve manufacturing efficiency and productivity. Students use Solid Modeling software to design tools used in fabricating, welding, and inspection applications. Tool design is an ever-changing, growing process of creative problem solving which addresses quality and economy to produce a competitive product to solve manufacturing situations.

K.	College-Wide Learning Outcomes:

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall:

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
Identify job skills needed to become a Tool Designer.	Week one Written assignments and exam
Identify basic types and functions of jigs and fixtures.	Starting week two Worksheets, case studies design projects
Identify considerations of design economics and apply to final exam project.	Fourth week to end of semester Worksheets, case studies design projects Industry standard financial application
Design basic jigs and fixtures, applying proper principles of safety, practicality and sound construction.	Fifth week to end of semester Worksheets, case studies design projects Final project/exam
Identify and describe specialized work holding devices and their benefits and applications.	Week two to end of semester Worksheets, case studies design projects Final project/exam
Identify and specify acceptable tool materials, application and components in design projects.	Week four through end of semester Worksheets, case studies design projects Final project/exam
Use solid modeling software such as AutoDesk Inventor as a tool to design and troubleshoot special tooling used in manufacturing situations.	Week four through end of semester Worksheets, case studies design projects Final project/exam
Use CAD and solid modeling software to create technical drawings of special tooling in compliance with ANSI standards.	Week four through end of semester Design projects Final project/exam
Use Plotter to produce prints to ANSI standards.	Week four through end of semester Design projects Final project/exam
Participate in CONCURRENT ENGINEERING activities.	Week four through end of semester Technical communications, guided case studies, design projects Final project/exam
Evaluate proposed solutions to manufacturing problems by completing peer evaluations of technical drawings.	Week nine to end of semester Peer evaluations
Create tooling to provide a solution to an automated manufacturing case such as CNC machining centers, inspection, or assembly scenarios.	Week four through end of semester Design projects, concurrent engineering activities, Final project/exam

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

Purpose of Tool Design

First week of semester.

Examine various job postings and compile a job description for Tool Designer.

Introduced week three of semester.

Participate in problem solving tool design team activities.

Types of Functions of Jigs and Fixtures

Second week and throughout semester.

Complete assigned worksheets, case studies and tool design projects as assigned.

Supporting and Locating Principles

Introduced fourth week of semester.

Calculate cost effectiveness of incorporating special tooling in a variety of manufacturing settings.

Clamping and Work holding Principles

Introduced fifth week of semester.

Complete lab assignments to problem-solve manufacturing situations by using 3D solid modeling software to create and troubleshoot specified processes.

Basic Construction Principles applied to developing a design

Introduced fifth week of semester.

Identify problems in case study assignments and design tooling, using 3D solid modeling software to create and troubleshoot.

Tool Drawings

Introduced sixth week of semester.

Use 3D solid modeling software to create and troubleshoot through properties and component libraries.

Communication and Concurrent Engineering Applications

Introduced week three of semester.

Participate in problem solving tool design team activities.

Use of Tool Libraries and Web Downloads

Introduced fifth week of semester.

Download SAT files and Library components into solid models of designs.

Starting fourteenth week of semester.

Evaluate all types of tooling presented to date and create a tool to solve a specific manufacturing scenario as a Final Project.

Designing Template Jigs

Starting fifth week of semester and for each lab drawing design assignment.

Design Economics

Fourth week

Calculate efficiency and cost effectiveness of special tools

Ergonomic Considerations

Design fixtures for Welding, Inspection, NC Machine Tools, Modified vise jaw

Starting seventh week of semester.

Create and produce technical prints on size ANSI A through F paper from various paper types on the plotter.

Participate in peer evaluations

Introduced ninth week of the semester.

Students will critique the work of others and give written feedback and suggestions.

N.	Course Assignments:

Students will identify type of tooling needed to accomplish manufacturing problem solving.

Students will develop tooling plan to accomplish manufacturing problem solving.

Complete written homework assignments and scheduled tests.

Participate in Concurrent Engineering activities with the use of software such as Illuminate, Oracle or Windows Live.

Students will complete manufacturing documents to industry standards.

Students will develop detailed technical prints to industry standards.

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00-59	F	0.00	Failure

P.	Grading and Testing Guidelines:

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Q.	Examination Policy:

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R.	Class Attendance and Homework Make-Up Policy:

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S.	Classroom Expectations:

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T.	College Procedures/Policies:

Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at

http://catalog.ncstatecollege.edu/mime/download.pdf?catoid=5&ftype=2&foid=3