CIMT 100   Spring 2007

Introduction to Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Tuesday/Thursday until March 6th

Henry Kraebber, PE

Room 133, Knoy Hall

Purdue University

kraeb@purdue.edu

765-494-5039

Welcome to the Manufacturing Engineering Technology program of the School of Technology!

What is Manufacturing?  What is the Manufacturing Engineering Technology major all about?

Manufacturing Engineering is much more that processes, automation, controls,  CAD, CAM and CNC as you will see! 

You’ll also get some exposure to places and services available on the West Lafayette campus. That's the focus of this course!

 

(CLASS 1; CREDIT 1: pass/not pass grading)

 

INTENDED AUDIENCE: New students to the Manufacturing Engineering Technology program at Purdue University.  MET students completing the A .S. Degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology in addition to a B. S. Degree in MET should contact Prof. Kraebber for information on possible alternate assignments to satisfy the requirements for CIMT 100..

 

COURSE OVERVIEW: CIMT 100 presents the student with a vision of how the techniques and tools of the integrated manufacturing enterprise work together to support the operation of a manufacturing business.  This course will provide an introduction to the fundamental concepts of manufacturing engineering, the faculty and leaders of the manufacturing program and the College of Technology. In addition, the course will include special presentations on Purdue University and some of the features that make it a special place to learn.

 

See daily course plan on WebCT…

 

Required Reading Supplement: Dennis (2002): Lean Production Simplified.  Productivity Press.  ISBN 1-56327-262-8  This is must reading for any future manufacturing professional!  It gives a great overview of the revolution now sweeping through manufacturing. I think you will find this very interesting.

 

Grading the course is my responsibility and I take it very seriously.  This course is now graded as pass/not pass.  A passing grade requires your attendance, participation and satisfactory completion of assignments.

 

Quality of work: You will soon be leaving the shelter of the University and entering the "real world". The quality of your written work will become a primary measure of your "worth" to the company that hires you. Any work turned in that is unorganized, sloppy or hard to read will be given back to the student to be redone.  Take the time to do it right the first time!

 

Attendance: I want you in every session.  We don't meet that often, and your inputs and participation are an important part of this class.

 

Honesty: I expect you to do your own work (as an individual or a team member), and to protect your work from others wishing to copy it. Dishonesty in connection with any activity of this course will not be tolerated. All cases of suspected cheating will be referred to the Dean of Students for review and disciplinary penalty according University regulations.

 

Professionalism and respect for all participants is an essential part of the operation of this class.  You are preparing for a career in manufacturing.  To help you, we will follow the Professional guidelines shown in the Core Values of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers shown below:

SME Core Values:

  • Irrefutable honesty and integrity in all dealings

  • Financially responsible

  • Market driven

  • Anticipate and respond to customer, member and staff needs

  • Rewarding experience

  • Commitment to quality

  • Growth of the individual

  • Relentless advancement of knowledge

Modifications to this plan will be announced in class.