ISE 5530
Transcript Abbreviation:
Fund Tool Eng
Course Description:
Basic form, function, mechanical elements, common materials, thermal considerations and economic analysis in the design of workholding fixtures and jigs, dies/molds, and cutting tools.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course
(N/A)
Cross-Listings
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
3.00
Total Completions Allowed
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: MechEng 2010 and 2020, or 2040, or Grad standing.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 650.02, IndEng 622, or MechEng 622.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Provide a basic understanding of fixturing and workholding during machining processes.
Provide an understanding of the metallurgy, processing, and types of tool steels, including heat treatment.
Provide an introduction to dies and molds for forming processes in both the liquid and solid states.
Provide a basic understanding of the economics of tooling: break even analysis, number of mold or die cavities, comparison of production processes based on production run.
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to workholding principles; fixture and jig design | 10.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Fundamentals of tool steels; properties and heat treatment | 10.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Introduction to dies and molds; function and design issues. | 10.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Cutting tool materials | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Economics of tooling; break-even analysis; number of die/mold cavities | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework assignments | 30% |
| Midterm and final exams | 50% |
| Individual term project | 20% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Class readings |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
(N/A)
Embedded Literacies Info
(N/A)
Attachments
(N/A)
Additional Notes or Comments
(N/A)