MACHINE TOOL OPERATIONS

FOR ENGINEERS

ME 350
Fall 2009

Syllabus - ME 350

COURSE DATA

Time (Lecture):
Place (Lecture):
Unique #s:
Time (Lab):

Place (Lab):

M 1:00 2:00 PM
ETC 5.132
18630/18635
18630 TTH 9:00 12:00 Noon
18635 TTH 1:00 4:00 PM
ETC 1.210

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Instructors name: Don Artieschoufsky

Instructors office: ETC 1.214
Instructors phone number: 471-5388
Instructors e-mail:
don.artie@mail.utexas.edu
Office hours: TTh During lab or
by appointment

PREREQUISITES

Admission to an appropriate major sequence in

engineering

TEXTBOOK

Manufacturing Engineering and Technology,

Fifth Edition, Serope Kalpakjian and Steven R.
Schmid (Pearson Prentice Hall, 2006) ISBN
0-13-148965-8

GRADING POLICIES

Homework
30%
Final Exam
20%
Lab Projects:
Vise Project
40%
CNC Project
8%
Casting Project
2%

OTHER CLASS POLICIES

Lecture and laboratory attendance is required.

Homework is due in class, one week from date
assigned. Late homework is accepted up to
one week after due date with 5 point penalty/
day (cut-off is 2:00 PM). Two people may work
together on homework; no large groups (On
joint work both students must acknowledge the
cooperation and hand in individual papers.)

OTHER CLASS POLICIES

Scholastic dishonesty will not be tolerated and any

incident of dishonesty will be reported in
accordance with University procedures.
The University of Texas at Austin provides, upon
request, appropriate academic adjustments for
qualified students with disabilities. For more
information, contact the Office of the Dean of
Students at 471-6259, 471-4241 TDD or the School
of Engineering Director of Students with
Disabilities at 471-4321.

Class Web Sites and Student

Privacy

Web-based, password-protected class sites will be associated with

all academic courses taught at The University. Syllabi, handouts,
assignments and other resources are types of information that may
be available within these sites. Site activities could include
exchanging e-mail, engaging in class discussions and chats, and
exchanging files. In addition, electronic class rosters will be a
component of the sites. Students who do not want their names
included in these electronic class rosters must restrict their
directory information in the Office of the Registrar, Main Building,
Room 1. For information on restricting directory information see:

http://www.utexas.edu/student/registrar/catalogs/gi00-01/app/appc09.html

Blackboard https://
courses.utexas.edu

Blackboard Learning Portal will be used for

ME350

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Announcements
Syllabus
Handouts under Course Documents
Home-Work Assignments

Add-Drop Period

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After the end of the add-drop period you may drop in

compliance with the rules for the School of Engineering: An
engineering student must have the deans approval to add or
drop a course after the fourth class day of the semester or,
after the second class day of a summer term. Adds and
drops are not approved after the fourth class day except for
good cause. Good cause is interpreted to be documented
evidence of an extenuating nonacademic circumstance (such
as health or personal problems) that did not exist on or
before the fourth class day. Applications for approval to drop
a course after the fourth class day should be made in the
Office of Student Affairs, Ernest Cockrell, Jr. Hall 2.200.

Course/Instructor Evaluation

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Course / Instructor evaluation will be conducted

on 11/30/2009 using the Common University
Form.

Final Exam

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A Take Home Final Examination will be conducted

at the end of the semester.

The exam will be handed out on Monday,

November 30 during class and due no later than
5:00 PM on December 11.

The examination will be cumulative and will allow

the use of the course text, notes, and handouts.

Individual effort is required for the exam.

2008-2010 CATALOG DATA

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350. Machine Tool Operations for Engineers.

Hands-on manual and computer-numerical
controlled machine tool operation. Part design
and tool selection for production. One lecture
hour and six laboratory hours a week for one
semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis
only. Mechanical Engineering 350 and 379M
(Topic 7: Machine Tool Operations for
Engineers) may not both be counted.
Prerequisite: Admission to an appropriate major
sequence in engineering.

GOALS

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Develop the engineering students understanding

of the capabilities and limitations of machine tools
commonly used in prototype fabrication and model
building.

Acquire personal experience operating equipment

to gain knowledge of the parameters for part
production needed in industry

Learn to write programs for Computer Numerical

Control Machinery

GOALS

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Learn terminology used in the manufacturing

environment to communicate effectively
Gain exposure to Geometric Dimensioning and
Tolerancing
Understand the importance of ethics in
engineering practices

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

STUDENTS SHOULD HAVE BEFORE
ENTERING THIS COURSE

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Knowledge of the physical demands required

for operation of metal working machinery
Ability to work safely, both independently and
with others in a laboratory environment
Ability to follow detailed instructions
Ability to quickly absorb and comprehend new
concepts and information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

STUDENTS SHOULD HAVE BEFORE
ENTERING THIS COURSE

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Ability to manage time resources for the

completion of scheduled homework
assignments and laboratory projects
Ability to read, write, and speak clearly and
effectively in English
Skills of an interpersonal relations nature
sufficient to not become a distraction or create
unnecessary problems with fellow students or
lab assistants

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

STUDENTS SHOULD GAIN FROM THIS
COURSE

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Knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of

machine tools.
Knowledge of time and tooling requirements for
part production with various machining
processes
Ability to communicate effectively in a
manufacturing environment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

STUDENTS SHOULD GAIN FROM THIS
COURSE

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Understanding of G-code and M-code

programming for Computer Numerical Control
Machines
Ability to recognize, apply, and understand
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (at a
basic level)
Understand the steps necessary in part
production to produce finished parts from rough
stock

IMPACT ON SUBSEQUENT
COURSES IN CORRICULUM

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The knowledge and skills gained in ME 350

may be utilized in ME 266K Senior Design
Projects for theoretical or applied use in
presentation materials and/or prototype
fabrication.

ABET EC2000 PROGRAM OUTCOMES ACHIEVED:

This course contributes to the following ME Program
Outcomes for ME ()
Outcome

Outcome

1. Knowledge of and ability to apply

engineering and science fundamentals to

6. Ability to communicate in
written, oral, And graphical forms.

real problems.
2. Ability to formulate and solve open-

7. Ability to work in teams and apply

ended problems.

interpersonal skills in engineering contexts.

3. Ability to design mechanical

components, systems, and processes.

4. Ability to set up and conduct

experiments, and to present the results in

9. Awareness of professional issues in

engineering practice, including ethical
responsibility, safety, the creative
enterprise, and loyalty and commitment to
the profession.

a professional manner.
5. Ability to use modern computer tools in
mechanical engineering

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8. Ability and desire to lay afoundation

for continued learning beyond the
baccalaureate degree.

10. Awareness of contemporary issues in

engineering practice, including economic,
social, political, and environmental issues
and global impact.

ASME PROGRAM CRITERIA

OUTCOMES ACHIEVED:
Mechanical Engineering Criteria
a. Knowledge of chemistry and calculus-based physics with indepth knowledge of at least one.
b. The ability to apply advanced mathematics through
multivariate calculus and differential equations.
c. Familiarity with statistics and linear algebra.
d. Ability to work professionally in both the thermal and
mechanical systems areas including the design and realization
of such systems.

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DESIGN ASSIGNMENTS
Casting Project:

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Each student will be provided a 3 cube of extruded

foam. The student requirement will be to design and
cut the foam into a decorative or functional pattern for
lost foam casting. The design must allow room for
attaching a 1.0 square sprue on one of the faces. The
pattern must have sufficient strength to withstand
compaction in a sand mold without deforming.

LABORATORY ASSIGNMENTS
Practice Parts:

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Mill Assignment: Aluminum block requiring

milling, facing, grooving, drilling, tapping, and
boring to print specifications using a vertical
milling machine with digital readout.
Lathe Assignment: Steel shaft-requiring center
drilling, facing, turning, knurling, threading, and
chamfering to print specifications using an
engine lathe.

LABORATORY ASSIGNMENTS
Vise Project:

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Work from Lab Manual to machine rough-cut

steel and brass parts into a working vise using
band saws, vertical mills, engine lathes,
pedestal and surface grinders, surface plate,
height gage, and optical comparator.

LABORATORY ASSIGNMENTS
CNC (Computer Numerical Control)
Project:

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Use of CAD/CAM software for converting 2-D or 3-D

graphics (students original design) into G code
and M code program to machine initials in
raised-relief on an aluminum block with machining
operations performed on a 3-axis Vertical
Computer Numerical Control Machining Center.
CAD/CAM software will be used to simulate ToolPath after the program is created. CAD/CAM
software (BobCad-Cam V21 - available on 10
stations in METER Lab, ETC 2.126).

PROFESSIONALISM TOPICS

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Topic 1 will deal with shop safety and some of the tooling
terminology used in a manufacturing environment.
All topics will include terminology necessary to communicate
effectively in a manufacturing environment.
Topic 7 relates directly to engineering ethics and the guest
lecturer will discuss and answer questions on the steps
necessary to becoming a professional engineer.
Topic 10 on geometric dimensioning and tolerancing will
introduce students to a concise method of conveying design
intent using an engineering standard.

COURSE SCHEDULE
Topic

Hours

Dates

1) Safety/Certification/Terminology

8/31

2) Machine Tools and Tooling Development +

9/14

3) Threading and Thread Forms

9/21

7) Guest Lecturer- David Howell, PE

Director of Licensing
Texas Board of Professional Engineers
Engineering Ethics and
Steps to Becoming a Professional Engineer

9/28

6) CNC Programming & CAD/CAM

10/5
10/12

12) Set-up and Inspection

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COURSE SCHEDULE
Topic

Hours

Dates

5) Material Selection/Tooling Materials

10/19

8) Coatings/Surface Treatments/Heat Treatment

10/26

9) Casting Demonstration

11/2

10) Guest Lecturer- Don Titel

Manufacturing Engineer - AMAT

11/9 11/16

11/23

Review/Course Instructor Evaluations/Take Home Final

11/30

Final Exam

Take home
due 5:00 PM
on Dec. 11

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

11) Advanced Machining Processes/Powder
Metallurgy

30

(P/M)

TOPIC TEXTBOOK REFERENCE

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1)

Pgs. 1-45, Chapters 21, 23, 24, 25 Class handouts

2)

Chapters 21, 23, 24, 26

3)

Chapters 13, 23, 26 (pp. 362, 676, 691, 700, 716, 702, 812)

4)

Part VI, Chapters 30, 31, 32 welding/no lecture

5)

Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8, 22, 40

6)

Chapter 37. 38

7)

Chapter 1

8)

Chapters 34, 4

9)

Chapter 10, 11, 12

10)

Chapter 35

11)

Chapters 17, 25, 26, 27

12)

Chapter 35