Year
Year 3
Semester
First Semester
Credit
3
Program Description
Integration of CNC, automation, and lean principles in modern production environments.
About this course
This course brings together computer numerical control (CNC) machining, industrial automation, and lean manufacturing principles. You will explore how modern production environments integrate these technologies to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and maintain quality standards.
Through hands-on labs and simulation exercises, you will program CNC equipment, integrate automated systems, and plan production layouts. The course also covers troubleshooting production bottlenecks and evaluating quality control metrics in automated settings.
Who takes this course
Credits: 3 · Hours: 60
Prerequisites
- MECH 2780 Manufacturing Processes II
- MECH 2860 Robotics Fundamentals
Learning outcomes
- Plan production layouts using lean manufacturing principles
- Program and operate multi-axis CNC equipment
- Integrate automated systems into existing workflows
- Diagnose and resolve production bottlenecks
- Evaluate quality control metrics in automated settings
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Practical lab exams | 40 |
| Production planning project | 30 |
| Final written exam | 30 |