MFET 2670L. GMA, FCA and GTA Welding Lab (2) F A "hands on" lab that reinforces the theory and skills course (MFET 2670) covering Gas Metal Arc Welding, Flux Core Arc Welding, and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. Prerequisites: MFET 2150/L. Co-requisite: MFET 2670. MFET 2830. Directed Readings in Manufacturing Engineering Technology (1-3) F, S Individual research on topics requested by industry or which meet special needs of Manufacturing Engineering Technology students. Prerequisite: Departmental approval. MFET 2850. CNC/CAM for Plastic and Composite Lecture/Lab (3) Traditional and nontraditional methods for machining organic-matrix and metal-matrix composites are reviewed. Traditional machining procedures are discussed together with the damage introduced into composites by these manipulations. Computer Numerical Control (CNC) codes and Computer Aided Manufacturing are covered, focusing on the production of plastic products and tooling. Machining concepts also including laser, water-jet, electrodischarge, electrochemical spark, and ultrasonic machining. Prerequisite: MFET 1210/L. MFET 2860. Plastic/Composite Materials & Properties (3) Coverage of the most common commercial plastics including their additives, fillers, and fibers; includes common physical tests used to determine material characteristics; writing intensive. Prerequisite: CHEM PS/SI1110. MFET 2870. Design of Plastic/Composite Products (3) Designing plastic parts utilizing CAD and CAE technologies for the design and for structural, dimensional, and process evaluation and optimization. A strong emphasis in design principles related to design of plastics products. Also analysis of functional requirements, structural properties, aesthetic qualities and cost relationships. The student will gain experience in product design and material evaluation. Prerequisites: DGET 1160 and MFET 2860. MFET 2890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-3) F, S Open to all second year students in Manufacturing Engineering Technology. A continuation of MFET 1890. MFET 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-3) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Prerequisite: Departmental approval. MFET 3010. Tool Design (3) F Principles of workpiece control including: Geometric, dimensional, and mechanical control. Other topics include: process tolerance stacks, design of special tools and gauges, applications in the production of manufactured parts, tool drawings, specifications, and modular tooling. Three lectures per week. Prerequisites: MFET 1210; DGET 1160. MFET 3060. Codes, Weld Inspection, and Quality Assurance (3) F Study of ASME and AWS codes as relating to procedure qualification and welder qualification for fabrication of pressure vessels and structures, and how codes relate to quality assurance and ISO 9000. Prerequisite: MFET 2150/L. MFET SI3310. Material Selection and Heat Treat (2) Terminology, concepts and principles involved in the selection, specification and processing of engineering materials so they meet design criteria including load, life, and appearance. Testing methods to determine those properties and characteristics. Manual and computer assessing of material data. Two lectures per week. Prerequisites: MFET1210/L, MFET SI2300, CHEM PS/SI1110. Co-requisite: MFET SI3310L. MFET SI3310L. Material Selection and Heat treat Lab (1) Application of theory taught in MFET SI3310. One 2-hour lab per week. Co-requisite: MFET SI3310. MFET 3320. Machine Design (2) F Application of engineering fundamentals to the design of individual machine components such as shafts, couplings, springs, bearings, gears, fasteners, clutches, and breaks. Students will be required to complete a design project emphasizing manufacturing equipment. Two lectures per week. Prerequisite: MFET SI2300. MFET 3340. Applied Fluid Power (2) F Principles of fluid mechanics and component operation as they apply to the design of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Computer programs may be used to analyze and design systems. Two lectures per week. Prerequisites: MFET SI2300; PHYS PS/SI2010/L or PHYS PS/SI2210/L. Co-requisite: MFET 3340L. MFET 3340L. Applied Fluid Power Lab (1) F Application of the theory taught in MFET 3340. One 2-hr lab per week. Co-requisite: MFET 3340. MFET 3350. Plastic and Composite Manufacturing (2) F Design and processing of plastic and composite materials for industrial applications. Two lectures per week. Prerequisites: CHEM PS/ SI1110 or CHEM PS/SI1210. Co-requisite: MFET 3350L MFET 3350L. Plastic and Composite Manufacturing Lab (2) F Application of the theory taught in MFET 3350. Two 2-hr labs per week. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: MFET 3350. MFET 3460. Engineering Design using Solid Modeling (2) An advanced computer-aided design course using state-of-the-art solid modeling CAD/CAM software. Topics include: 3D parametric solid modeling, applications associativity, design-by-feature, assembly modeling, injection mold design, flat pattern development, design analysis using FEA, realistic rendering, and detailing. Prerequisites: DGET 1060 and TBETE1700. Co-requisite: MFET 3460L. MFET 3460L. Engineering Design using Solid Modeling Lab (1) Lab assignments will include: Fundamentals of 3D parametric solid modeling, Extrude & Revolve Features, Sweep & Loft Features, Assembly Modeling, Injection Mold Design, Flat Pattern Development, Design Analysis using FEA, and others. Prerequisites: DGET 1060 and TBETE1700. Co-requisite: MFET 3460. MFET 3510. Basics of Supply Chain Management (2) Introductory course for production and inventory management personnel which provides basic definitions and concepts for planning and contiolling flow of materials into, through, and out of an organization. Explains fundamental relationships of supply chain from suppliers to customers. Addresses manufacturing systems, forecasting, master planning, material requirements planning, capacity management, production activity control, purchasing, inventory management, distribution, quality management, and Just-in-Time manufacturing. (APICS Series). Evening classes only. MFET 3550. Manufacturing Supervision (3) 5 The application of supervision skills. Students will gain an understanding of; motivation of subordinates, personal leadership theories, problem-solving and decision-making techniques, organizational communication, employee selection, evaluation and training process, and organizational structures. Topics will include; Weber State University 2010-2011 Catalog