Journal article
Integration of E-Quality Laboratory Modules with Engineering Computer Numerical Control Course
American Society for Engineering Education. pp. 00629-14. 2011, pp.00629-00614
01 Jan 2011
Abstract
The paper presents an innovative approach for integration of multidisciplinary web-based quality control topics into the advanced manufacturing engineering technology core discipline. This is aligned with current trends in the manufacturing industries, which include remote monitoring/control/diagnosis, product miniaturization, high precision, zero-defect manufacturing and information-integrated distributed production systems. The use of modern sensors and data acquisition instrumentation for manufacturing processes is implemented into computer numerical control (CNC) laboratory practices in undergraduate classes for Web-based measurement, inspection, diagnostic system, and quality control at Drexel University. The network hardware and software components are integrated with quality methodologies to achieve maximum effectiveness in teaching Web-based quality concepts in MET 316 CNC. In MET 316, a 10-week upper-level undergraduate course was offered that included a classroom component presenting lectures on CNC integrated with quality control principles and methods, combined with hands-on laboratory sessions. The class includes product manufacture and quality assessment measurements to support statistical data analysis in a quality control framework. Students made various measurements of CNC-machined parts using a coordinate measuring machine (CMM), machine vision (i.e., a charge coupled device (CCD) camera with image processing software), and laser scanning. Students then analyzed measurement data to compare measurement techniques (Gage R&R), establish part variations, correlate quality metrics with process parameters, and optimize the CNC machining process.
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- Title
- Integration of E-Quality Laboratory Modules with Engineering Computer Numerical Control Course
- Creators
- Richard ChiouYalcin ErtekinMichael MaukRobin Kizirian
- Publication Details
- American Society for Engineering Education. pp. 00629-14. 2011, pp.00629-00614
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Engineering Leadership and Society/Engineering Technology
- Identifiers
- 991019170374204721