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MENG 4309 - Design for Manufacturing

Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 60

Design principles for achieving quick, low cost product introduction through consideration of costs, quality, reliability, maintainability, appearance and ergonomics. The effects of production volume, production methods, materials selection, and part geometry on manufacturing costs are considered. Methods for estimating and reducing tooling costs are presented. A significant focus is placed on production methods for mass production from a single machine. A grade of “C” or better is required in all prerequisite courses.

Prerequisites: MENG 3344 , MENG 3314 .