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Etappe 1

Foundations & Requirements

Was das Teil braucht, und was möglich ist

8 Module · 84 Themen

  1. 1Foundations of Manufacturing Engineering9 Themen
    • Turning Product Requirements into Repeatable Production
    • The Responsibilities of a Manufacturing Engineer
    • Parts, Assemblies, Processes, and Production Systems
    • Primary Shaping and Secondary Processing
    • Discrete, Batch, and Continuous Manufacturing
    • Prototype, Low-Volume, and High-Volume Production
    • Manufacturing Rate, Cost, Quality, and Flexibility
    • Interchangeability and Repeatable Process Execution
    • The Manufacturing Engineering Development Lifecycle
  2. 2Product and Production Requirements11 Themen
    • Translating Product Functions into Manufacturing Requirements
    • Geometry, Material, Surface, and Assembly Requirements
    • Production Quantity, Product Mix, and Demand Assumptions
    • Required Output Rates and Available Production Time
    • Product Life and Expected Design Changes
    • Critical Features and Manufacturing Risk
    • Handling, Cleanliness, and Preservation Requirements
    • Available Equipment, Skills, and Facility Constraints
    • Internal and Outsourced Process Boundaries
    • Acceptance Criteria for Parts and Production Processes
    • Resolving Conflicting Manufacturing Requirements
  3. 3Material Behavior During Manufacturing11 Themen
    • Material Structure and Processing History
    • Strength, Hardness, Ductility, and Toughness
    • Elastic Deformation and Plastic Flow
    • Work Hardening and Recrystallization
    • Temperature and Strain-Rate Effects
    • Thermal Expansion and Thermal Conductivity
    • Ferrous and Nonferrous Alloy Processing Characteristics
    • Thermoplastics, Thermosets, and Elastomers
    • Ceramics, Glasses, and Composite Materials
    • Anisotropy, Residual Stress, and Material Direction
    • Connecting Material Condition to Process Selection
  4. 4Engineering Calculations for Manufacturing Processes11 Themen
    • Units, Dimensional Analysis, and Order-of-Magnitude Checks
    • Material Balance and Process Yield
    • Force, Pressure, Torque, and Mechanical Power
    • Stress, Strain, and Deformation Work
    • Heat Input, Heat Loss, and Temperature Change
    • Heat Transfer and Cooling-Time Estimates
    • Fluid Flow and Pressure Loss in Processing
    • Friction, Lubrication, and Interface Conditions
    • Geometric Scaling and Size Effects
    • Empirical Models, Assumptions, and Validity Ranges
    • Estimating Uncertainty in Process Calculations
  5. 5Reading Product Definitions for Manufacturing10 Themen
    • Engineering Drawings and Model-Based Product Definitions
    • Views, Sections, and Feature Interpretation
    • Dimensions, Notes, and Referenced Specifications
    • Material Grades, Conditions, and Stock Requirements
    • Datum Features and Functional Reference Surfaces
    • Interpreting Geometric Tolerances for Process Planning
    • Surface Texture, Edge, and Finish Callouts
    • Weld, Thread, and Assembly Symbols
    • Identifying Missing or Conflicting Product Information
    • Revision Status and Released Manufacturing Inputs
  6. 6Tolerances, Surfaces, and Manufacturing Capability11 Themen
    • Nominal Geometry and Permitted Variation
    • Size, Form, Orientation, and Location Requirements
    • Fits, Clearances, and Interference
    • Surface Roughness, Waviness, and Lay
    • Surface Integrity and Subsurface Damage
    • Manufacturing Datums and Inspection Datums
    • Tolerance Allocation Across Successive Operations
    • Accumulated Error Across Setups
    • Process Capability as a Route-Selection Input
    • Finishing Allowances and Final Feature Requirements
    • The Production Consequences of Tight Tolerances
  7. 7Manufacturing Process Selection11 Themen
    • Classifying Parts by Shape, Size, and Material
    • Screening Processes Against Technical Requirements
    • Comparing Casting, Forming, Machining, and Molding Routes
    • Identifying Appropriate Uses of Additive Manufacturing
    • Near-Net-Shape and Net-Shape Strategies
    • Production Volume and Tooling Commitment
    • Process Flexibility and Design-Change Exposure
    • Manufacturing Access and Feature Accessibility
    • Comparing Alternative Process Chains
    • Combining Technical, Economic, and Capacity Criteria
    • Documenting Process-Selection Decisions
  8. 8Stock, Blanks, and Material Preparation10 Themen
    • Bars, Plates, Sheets, Tubes, and Structural Profiles
    • Cast, Forged, Molded, and Additively Made Blanks
    • Stock Size and Machining Allowance Selection
    • Material Condition and Incoming Documentation
    • Sawing, Cutoff, and Initial Blank Separation
    • Sheet Nesting and Material Utilization
    • Straightening, Flattening, and Initial Surface Preparation
    • Orientation Relative to Grain and Rolling Direction
    • Handling Distortion When Material Is Removed
    • Material Identification and Lot Separation

Etappe 2

Machining & Material Removal

Metall auf Toleranz schneiden

12 Module · 130 Themen

  1. 9Fundamentals of Material Removal11 Themen
    • Relative Motion Between Tool and Workpiece
    • Cutting Speed, Feed, and Depth of Cut
    • Orthogonal and Oblique Cutting Models
    • Chip Formation and Chip Types
    • Shear Deformation and Tool-Chip Contact
    • Cutting Forces and Specific Cutting Energy
    • Heat Generation and Temperature Distribution
    • Built-Up Edge and Surface Formation
    • Machinability and Workpiece Material Effects
    • Material Removal Rate and Cutting Power
    • Relating Cutting Conditions to Part Requirements
  2. 10Machine Tools and Machining Capability11 Themen
    • Machine Structures, Guideways, Spindles, and Axes
    • Lathes, Milling Machines, and Machining Centers
    • Horizontal and Vertical Machine Configurations
    • Machine Travel, Work Envelope, and Accessibility
    • Spindle Speed, Torque, and Power Envelopes
    • Static Stiffness and Load-Induced Error
    • Positioning Accuracy and Repeatability
    • Thermal Growth and Warm-Up Behavior
    • Vibration, Chatter, and Dynamic Stiffness
    • Toolholding, Runout, and Spindle Interfaces
    • Matching Machine Capability to a Part Family
  3. 11Cutting Tools, Wear, and Cutting Fluids11 Themen
    • Tool Geometry, Rake, Clearance, and Edge Preparation
    • High-Speed Steel, Carbide, Ceramic, CBN, and Diamond Tools
    • Tool Coatings and Workpiece Compatibility
    • Indexable Inserts and Solid Cutting Tools
    • Flank Wear, Crater Wear, and Edge Chipping
    • Tool-Life Models and Their Limitations
    • Cutting-Fluid Cooling and Lubrication Functions
    • Flood Cooling, Minimum-Quantity Lubrication, and Dry Cutting
    • Chip Evacuation and Cutting-Fluid Delivery
    • Tool-Life Criteria for Production Decisions
    • Balancing Tool Cost, Cycle Time, and Surface Requirements
  4. 12Turning Operations11 Themen
    • External Turning and Facing
    • Internal Turning and Boring
    • Roughing and Finishing Sequences
    • Taper and Profile Turning
    • Grooving and Parting Operations
    • Chucking, Collets, and Between-Centers Support
    • Slender Workpieces and Steady Rests
    • Insert Selection for Turning Tasks
    • Cutting Parameters and Turning-Time Estimates
    • Controlling Diameter, Roundness, and Surface Finish
    • Diagnosing Common Turning Defects
  5. 13Milling Operations11 Themen
    • Peripheral, Face, and End Milling
    • Climb Milling and Conventional Milling
    • Cutter Engagement and Chip Thickness
    • Slot, Pocket, Shoulder, and Contour Machining
    • Roughing and Finishing of Prismatic Parts
    • Thin-Wall and Thin-Floor Machining
    • Tool Reach, Overhang, and Deflection
    • Multi-Axis Access and Setup Reduction
    • Entry, Exit, and Interrupted Cutting Conditions
    • Milling Force, Power, and Cycle-Time Estimates
    • Burr Formation and Surface Error in Milling
  6. 14Holemaking and Internal Features10 Themen
    • Hole Function and Process-Sequence Selection
    • Spotting, Drilling, and Peck Drilling
    • Deep-Hole Drilling and Chip Removal
    • Boring for Position and Diameter Correction
    • Reaming and Fine Hole Finishing
    • Counterboring, Countersinking, and Spotfacing
    • Internal Broaching and Keyway Production
    • Hole Breakthrough and Exit Burrs
    • Tool Guidance and Hole Straightness
    • Hole Location, Size, and Surface Verification
  7. 15Threads, Gears, and Splined Features11 Themen
    • Thread Forms and Manufacturing Requirements
    • Tapping and Thread Forming
    • Single-Point Thread Cutting
    • Thread Milling and Thread Rolling
    • Thread Reliefs, Runouts, and Tool Access
    • Gear Cutting by Form and Generating Methods
    • Gear Hobbing, Shaping, and Skiving
    • Spline Cutting, Broaching, and Rolling
    • Heat-Treatment Allowances for Precision Features
    • Gear and Thread Finishing Operations
    • Selecting Routes for Functional Mating Features
  8. 16Grinding and Abrasive Finishing11 Themen
    • Abrasive Grains, Bonds, and Wheel Structure
    • Surface, Cylindrical, and Internal Grinding
    • Centerless Grinding and Workpiece Support
    • Grinding Wheel Selection and Dressing
    • Grinding Forces, Heat, and Specific Energy
    • Burn, Cracking, and Residual Stress
    • Stock Removal and Spark-Out
    • Honing for Bore Geometry and Surface Texture
    • Lapping, Polishing, and Superfinishing
    • Abrasive Finishing of Hard and Brittle Materials
    • Verifying Geometry and Surface Integrity After Finishing
  9. 17CNC Process Setup and Execution11 Themen
    • Machine Coordinates and Work Coordinates
    • Work Offsets and Tool Offsets
    • Relating a Released Program to the Physical Setup
    • Tool Lists, Tool Assemblies, and Presetting
    • Setup Sheets and Operator Instructions
    • Tool Compensation and Wear Adjustments
    • Program Simulation, Dry Runs, and Controlled Prove-Out
    • Clearance Checks and Collision Prevention
    • Probing for Setup Verification
    • First-Part Adjustment and Production Release
    • Preserving Approved Programs and Setup Parameters
  10. 18Electrical and Electrochemical Machining10 Themen
    • Electrical Discharge Machining Principles
    • Die-Sinking EDM and Electrode Geometry
    • Wire EDM and Cut-Path Constraints
    • Conductivity Requirements and Material Compatibility
    • Spark Gap, Dielectric Flow, and Debris Removal
    • Electrode Wear and Dimensional Compensation
    • Recast Layers and EDM Surface Integrity
    • Electrochemical Machining and Material Dissolution
    • Electrolyte Flow, Stray Machining, and Feature Control
    • Comparing EDM, ECM, and Conventional Machining
  11. 19Thermal, Jet, and Other Nontraditional Removal Processes10 Themen
    • Laser Cutting and Material Absorption
    • Plasma and Oxyfuel Cutting
    • Thermal Kerf Formation and Heat-Affected Zones
    • Waterjet and Abrasive Waterjet Cutting
    • Jet Lag, Kerf Taper, and Edge Quality
    • Ultrasonic Machining of Brittle Materials
    • Chemical Milling and Masking Requirements
    • Feature Size, Material Thickness, and Process Limits
    • Secondary Finishing After Nontraditional Cutting
    • Selecting Processes for Difficult-to-Machine Features
  12. 20Workholding and Fixture Engineering12 Themen
    • Locating, Supporting, and Clamping a Workpiece
    • Degrees of Freedom and the 3-2-1 Locating Principle
    • Datum Transfer from Drawing to Fixture
    • Avoiding Overconstraint and Unstable Contact
    • Clamp Force and Cutting-Force Resistance
    • Workpiece Deformation Under Clamping
    • Locators, Stops, Supports, and Drill Bushings
    • Soft Jaws, Modular Fixtures, and Dedicated Fixtures
    • Tool Access, Chip Clearance, and Coolant Access
    • Loading Repeatability and Mistake-Resistant Orientation
    • Verifying Fixture Accuracy and Suitability
    • Planning Fixtures Across Multiple Operations

Etappe 3

Forming, Casting & Powder

Metall formen, ohne zu schneiden

10 Module · 104 Themen

  1. 21Fundamentals of Metal Forming10 Themen
    • Plastic Flow and Volume Conservation
    • Flow Stress and Strain Hardening
    • Hot, Warm, and Cold Working
    • Strain Rate and Forming Temperature
    • Friction and Lubrication in Forming
    • Forming Loads, Energy, and Equipment Capacity
    • Grain Flow and Directional Properties
    • Elastic Recovery and Springback
    • Ductility Limits and Forming Defects
    • Intermediate Annealing and Multistage Forming
  2. 22Forging and Bulk Deformation11 Themen
    • Open-Die and Impression-Die Forging
    • Upsetting, Drawing Out, and Local Material Flow
    • Flash Formation and Flashless Forging
    • Preforms and Material Distribution
    • Hammers, Mechanical Presses, and Hydraulic Presses
    • Forging Load and Energy Estimates
    • Cold Heading and Multistation Forming
    • Die Filling, Lubrication, and Die Temperature
    • Laps, Folds, Underfill, and Internal Defects
    • Trimming, Scale Removal, and Subsequent Processing
    • Forging Allowances and Machining Interfaces
  3. 23Rolling, Extrusion, and Drawing10 Themen
    • Flat Rolling and Thickness Reduction
    • Shape Rolling and Section Production
    • Roll Geometry, Friction, and Rolling Load
    • Rolling Defects and Residual Stress
    • Direct and Indirect Extrusion
    • Extrusion Ratio, Die Geometry, and Material Flow
    • Hot and Cold Extrusion Routes
    • Wire, Bar, and Tube Drawing
    • Drawing Dies, Lubrication, and Reduction per Pass
    • Intermediate Heat Treatment and Final Sizing
  4. 24Sheet Cutting, Punching, and Stamping10 Themen
    • Sheet Properties and Directionality
    • Shearing, Blanking, and Piercing
    • Punch-Die Clearance and Cut-Edge Formation
    • Burr Height and Edge Damage
    • Cutting Force and Press Selection
    • Strip Layout and Material Utilization
    • Compound, Progressive, and Transfer Dies
    • Piloting, Feeding, and Part Separation
    • Slug Control and Sheet Support
    • Tool Wear and Stamped-Part Consistency
  5. 25Sheet Bending, Drawing, and Stretch Forming12 Themen
    • Bend Geometry and Neutral-Axis Position
    • Bend Allowance and Flat-Pattern Requirements
    • Air Bending, Bottoming, and Coining
    • Springback Prediction and Compensation
    • Minimum Bend Radius and Edge Cracking
    • Deep Drawing and Material Draw-In
    • Blankholder Force and Drawbead Functions
    • Drawing Ratios and Multistage Draws
    • Wrinkling, Tearing, and Local Thinning
    • Stretch Forming and Forming-Limit Concepts
    • Flanging, Hemming, and Secondary Sheet Operations
    • Sequencing Bends for Tool and Part Access
  6. 26Tube and Profile Forming9 Themen
    • Tube and Section Properties Relevant to Forming
    • Rotary Draw, Compression, and Roll Bending
    • Mandrels, Wiper Dies, and Internal Support
    • Ovality, Wall Thinning, and Wrinkling
    • Tube End Forming, Flaring, and Swaging
    • Roll Forming of Continuous Profiles
    • Tube Hydroforming and Pressure-Supported Forming
    • Joining and Trimming Formed Tubular Parts
    • Dimensional Verification of Bent Tubes and Profiles
  7. 27Casting and Solidification Fundamentals11 Themen
    • Casting Alloys and Melt Properties
    • Melting, Holding, and Pouring Operations
    • Fluidity and Mold Filling
    • Heat Extraction and Solidification Time
    • Nucleation, Grain Growth, and Solidification Structure
    • Solidification Shrinkage and Feeding
    • Gates, Runners, Risers, and Vents
    • Gas Porosity, Shrinkage Porosity, and Inclusions
    • Hot Spots, Hot Tearing, and Residual Stress
    • Draft, Fillets, and Section-Thickness Transitions
    • Casting Allowances and Downstream Process Requirements
  8. 28Sand and Investment Casting10 Themen
    • Patterns, Core Boxes, and Parting Lines
    • Green-Sand and Chemically Bonded Molds
    • Sand Properties and Mold Strength
    • Cores and Internal Passage Formation
    • Mold Assembly and Core Location
    • Investment Patterns and Ceramic Shell Building
    • Pattern Removal and Mold Preparation
    • Pouring, Cooling, and Shakeout
    • Gate Removal, Fettling, and Initial Inspection
    • Comparing Sand and Investment Casting Applications
  9. 29Permanent-Mold and Pressure-Assisted Casting10 Themen
    • Gravity Permanent-Mold Casting
    • Low-Pressure Casting and Controlled Filling
    • Hot-Chamber and Cold-Chamber Die Casting
    • Die Filling, Venting, and Vacuum Assistance
    • Injection Pressure and Clamping Requirements
    • Die Temperature and Cooling Arrangements
    • Ejection, Release Agents, and Cycle Consistency
    • Squeeze Casting and Semisolid Processing
    • Gas Entrapment and Heat-Treatment Constraints
    • Die Life, Production Volume, and Casting Economics
  10. 30Powder Metallurgy and Sintered Components11 Themen
    • Powder Characteristics and Processing Behavior
    • Particle Size, Shape, and Flowability
    • Blending, Lubrication, and Feedstock Preparation
    • Uniaxial Compaction and Density Gradients
    • Green Strength and Part Handling
    • Sintering Mechanisms and Furnace Atmospheres
    • Dimensional Change and Porosity After Sintering
    • Metal Injection Molding and Binder Removal
    • Isostatic Pressing and Densification Routes
    • Sizing, Coining, Infiltration, and Impregnation
    • Geometry and Performance Constraints of Sintered Parts

Etappe 4

Polymers, Composites & Heat Treatment

Kunststoffe, Verbunde und Wärme

8 Module · 88 Themen

  1. 31Fundamentals of Polymer Processing10 Themen
    • Polymer Structure and Processing Response
    • Melt Viscosity and Shear-Thinning Behavior
    • Glass Transition, Melting, and Processing Windows
    • Crystallization, Cooling, and Shrinkage
    • Moisture Sensitivity and Material Drying
    • Additives, Fillers, Reinforcements, and Colorants
    • Thermal Degradation and Residence Time
    • Material Flow and Molecular Orientation
    • Regrind Use and Material Consistency
    • Polymer Processing History and Final Properties
  2. 32Injection Molding12 Themen
    • The Injection Molding Machine and Molding Cycle
    • Plasticization, Injection, Packing, and Cooling
    • Shot Size and Clamp-Force Requirements
    • Sprues, Runners, Gates, and Flow Paths
    • Venting and Trapped Gas
    • Mold Cooling and Part Ejection
    • Wall Thickness, Ribs, Bosses, and Undercuts
    • Shrinkage, Warpage, Sink Marks, and Voids
    • Weld Lines, Flow Marks, and Short Shots
    • Insert Molding and Overmolding Interfaces
    • Establishing a Repeatable Molding Process Window
    • Connecting Part Geometry to Mold Complexity and Cycle Time
  3. 33Polymer Extrusion and Blow Molding11 Themen
    • Screw Extruders and Melt Delivery
    • Die Flow and Extrudate Formation
    • Die Swell, Drawdown, and Dimensional Control
    • Profile, Pipe, and Sheet Extrusion
    • Film Production and Thickness Consistency
    • Cooling, Calibration, and Haul-Off
    • Coextrusion and Multilayer Structures
    • Extrusion Blow Molding and Parison Behavior
    • Injection and Stretch Blow Molding
    • Wall-Thickness Distribution and Mold Cooling
    • Trimming, Leak Checking, and Secondary Operations
  4. 34Thermoforming, Compression Molding, and Rotational Molding11 Themen
    • Sheet Heating and Forming Temperature
    • Vacuum and Pressure Thermoforming
    • Plug Assist and Material Distribution
    • Draw Ratio and Local Wall Thinning
    • Thermoform Tooling, Cooling, and Trimming
    • Compression Molding of Thermoset and Composite Charges
    • Charge Placement, Mold Closure, and Flash
    • Transfer Molding and Flow into Closed Cavities
    • Rotational Molding and Powder Distribution
    • Heating, Fusion, and Cooling in Rotational Molding
    • Comparing Tooling Cost, Cycle Time, and Part Capability
  5. 35Elastomer Manufacturing9 Themen
    • Elastomer Compounds and Processing Characteristics
    • Mixing and Compound Dispersion
    • Milling, Extrusion, and Calendering
    • Compression, Transfer, and Injection Molding of Rubber
    • Vulcanization and Cure Behavior
    • Scorch, Undercure, and Overcure
    • Shrinkage, Flash, and Dimensional Consistency
    • Deflashing, Post-Curing, and Surface Treatment
    • Producing Seals, Gaskets, and Bonded Elastomer Parts
  6. 36Composite Manufacturing12 Themen
    • Fiber, Matrix, and Reinforcement Architecture
    • Fiber Orientation and Manufacturing Constraints
    • Hand Layup and Prepreg Layup
    • Vacuum Bagging and Consolidation
    • Autoclave and Out-of-Autoclave Processing
    • Resin Transfer Molding and Vacuum Infusion
    • Filament Winding and Pultrusion
    • Thermoplastic Composite Forming
    • Cure Cycles, Exotherm, and Residual Stress
    • Voids, Wrinkles, Dry Areas, and Delamination
    • Trimming, Drilling, and Joining Composite Parts
    • Tooling Surfaces and Composite Part Release
  7. 37Ceramic and Glass Manufacturing11 Themen
    • Powder and Slurry Preparation for Ceramic Parts
    • Pressing, Slip Casting, and Tape Casting
    • Ceramic Injection Molding and Green Machining
    • Drying and Binder Removal
    • Sintering Shrinkage and Shape Control
    • Porosity, Cracking, and Ceramic Defects
    • Glass Melting, Refining, and Forming
    • Pressing, Blowing, Drawing, and Float Processing
    • Glass Annealing and Strengthening
    • Grinding and Polishing Brittle Components
    • Handling Fragility and Thermal Shock in Process Planning
  8. 38Heat Treatment and Thermal Processing12 Themen
    • Linking Heat Treatment to Material and Part Requirements
    • Annealing, Normalizing, and Stress Relief
    • Austenitizing, Quenching, and Tempering
    • Hardenability and Section-Size Effects
    • Solution Treatment and Precipitation Aging
    • Carburizing, Nitriding, and Surface Hardening
    • Furnace Atmospheres and Surface Protection
    • Heating Rate, Soak Time, and Cooling Conditions
    • Distortion, Quench Cracking, and Residual Stress
    • Fixturing and Loading for Thermal Processes
    • Hardness, Case Depth, and Heat-Treatment Verification
    • Sequencing Heat Treatment with Machining and Finishing

Etappe 5

Joining & Surface Engineering

Teile fügen, Oberflächen veredeln

7 Module · 76 Themen

  1. 39Fusion Welding12 Themen
    • Joint Types and Weld Preparation
    • Arc Welding Process Families
    • Shielding, Filler Metals, and Consumables
    • Laser and Electron-Beam Welding Principles
    • Heat Input, Cooling Rate, and Weld Microstructure
    • Fusion Zones and Heat-Affected Zones
    • Weldability and Dissimilar-Material Challenges
    • Welding Position, Access, and Fit-Up
    • Distortion, Restraint, and Welding Sequence
    • Porosity, Cracking, and Lack of Fusion
    • Weld Cleaning and Subsequent Processing
    • Translating Joint Requirements into Welding Procedures
  2. 40Resistance and Solid-State Joining10 Themen
    • Resistance Spot and Seam Welding
    • Current, Time, Force, and Contact Resistance
    • Electrode Geometry and Weld Nugget Formation
    • Projection Welding and Localized Heating
    • Friction Welding and Friction Stir Welding
    • Ultrasonic Metal Welding
    • Diffusion Bonding and Interface Preparation
    • Process Forces and Workholding Requirements
    • Joining Dissimilar Metals and Managing Interfaces
    • Selecting Joining Methods for Repeated Production
  3. 41Brazing and Soldering10 Themen
    • Wetting, Capillary Action, and Joint Filling
    • Filler Metals and Base-Material Compatibility
    • Joint Clearance and Overlap Requirements
    • Surface Preparation and Oxide Removal
    • Fluxes and Controlled Atmospheres
    • Torch, Furnace, and Induction Brazing
    • Soldering Heat Delivery and Thermal Exposure
    • Joint Movement During Solidification
    • Voids, Incomplete Wetting, and Joint Defects
    • Residue Removal and Joint Verification
  4. 42Adhesive Bonding and Polymer Joining11 Themen
    • Adhesive Families and Selection Criteria
    • Surface Energy and Adhesion
    • Bondline Geometry and Load Distribution
    • Cleaning, Activation, and Surface Preparation
    • Mixing, Metering, and Dispensing
    • Open Time, Pot Life, and Cure Conditions
    • Bondline Thickness and Assembly Fixturing
    • Voids, Contamination, and Incomplete Cure
    • Ultrasonic, Vibration, and Hot-Plate Polymer Welding
    • Solvent and Thermal Joining of Compatible Polymers
    • Verifying Bonded and Welded Polymer Assemblies
  5. 43Mechanical Fastening and Interference Assembly11 Themen
    • Threaded Fasteners and Joint Assembly Requirements
    • Torque, Preload, and Friction Variability
    • Tightening Sequences and Tool Access
    • Riveting, Clinching, and Mechanical Interlocking
    • Press Fits and Shrink Fits
    • Interference, Insertion Force, and Part Support
    • Pins, Retaining Rings, and Locking Features
    • Staking, Swaging, and Local Deformation Joining
    • Preventing Cross-Threading and Assembly Damage
    • Fastener Presence and Joint Completion Verification
    • Disassembly and Rework Considerations
  6. 44Deburring, Cleaning, and Surface Preparation11 Themen
    • Burr Types and Their Manufacturing Origins
    • Manual and Mechanized Edge Finishing
    • Brushing, Tumbling, and Vibratory Finishing
    • Abrasive Blasting and Surface Texture Modification
    • Electrochemical and Thermal Deburring Principles
    • Aqueous, Solvent, and Ultrasonic Cleaning
    • Removing Oils, Chips, Abrasives, and Process Residues
    • Rinsing, Drying, and Residue Prevention
    • Protecting Edges and Functional Surfaces
    • Cleanliness Requirements Before Joining and Coating
    • Preserving Clean Parts Between Operations
  7. 45Coatings and Surface Engineering11 Themen
    • Functional and Decorative Surface Requirements
    • Surface Preparation and Coating Adhesion
    • Electroplating and Electroless Deposition
    • Anodizing and Conversion Coatings
    • Painting, Powder Coating, and Curing
    • Thermal Spray Coatings
    • Physical and Chemical Vapor Deposition
    • Coating Thickness and Dimensional Allowances
    • Masking Threads, Fits, and Electrical Contacts
    • Distortion, Embrittlement, and Substrate Compatibility
    • Coating Inspection and Post-Coating Operations

Etappe 6

Process Planning & Production

Die Linie planen, die es baut

16 Module · 173 Themen

  1. 46Dies, Molds, and Dedicated Production Tooling11 Themen
    • Translating a Process Concept into Tooling Requirements
    • Tooling Materials and Required Material Conditions
    • Tool Stiffness, Deflection, and Thermal Behavior
    • Wear Surfaces, Inserts, and Replaceable Elements
    • Parting, Extraction, and Tool Accessibility
    • Cooling, Venting, and Utility Connections
    • Tool Manufacture by Machining, EDM, and Finishing
    • Tool Assembly, Alignment, and Dimensional Verification
    • Trial Runs, Spotting, and Tool Corrections
    • Tooling Life Relative to Production Volume
    • Tool Identification and Approved Modification Records
  2. 47Detailed Process Planning and Operation Sequencing12 Themen
    • Breaking a Part into Manufacturable Features
    • Selecting Primary and Secondary Processes
    • Establishing Roughing, Semifinishing, and Finishing Stages
    • Choosing Manufacturing Datums and Setup Sequences
    • Distributing Stock and Finishing Allowances
    • Sequencing Material Removal to Limit Distortion
    • Integrating Heat Treatment, Joining, and Surface Finishing
    • Placing Measurement and Verification Operations
    • Planning Outsourced Processing and Return Conditions
    • Defining Alternate Routes and Equipment Substitutions
    • Producing Complete Routings and Operation Sheets
    • Reviewing a Process Chain for Unresolved Constraints
  3. 48Process Parameters and Development Trials11 Themen
    • Identifying Process Inputs and Measurable Outputs
    • Establishing Starting Conditions from Engineering Evidence
    • Separating Material, Tooling, Machine, and Setup Effects
    • Selecting Trial Ranges Within Equipment and Material Limits
    • Planning Comparisons That Isolate Important Variables
    • Recognizing Interactions Between Process Parameters
    • Distinguishing Transient Behavior from Steady Production
    • Relating Parameter Changes to Physical Mechanisms
    • Establishing a Usable Process Window
    • Confirming Repeatability Across Material Lots and Setups
    • Documenting Approved Settings and Adjustment Limits
  4. 49Manufacturing Metrology and Measurement Planning11 Themen
    • Choosing Measurements from Product Requirements
    • Calipers, Micrometers, Indicators, and Comparative Gages
    • Limit Gages and Functional Gaging
    • Coordinate Measurement and Optical Measurement
    • Measuring Surface Texture and Coating Thickness
    • Measurement Access and Part Fixturing
    • Temperature, Cleanliness, and Part Condition During Measurement
    • Instrument Resolution and Measurement Uncertainty
    • Calibration Status and Measurement Traceability
    • In-Process Measurement and Final Verification
    • Separating Measurement Error from Manufacturing Error
  5. 50Assembly Process Engineering11 Themen
    • Product Structures and Assembly Relationships
    • Defining Subassemblies and Assembly Boundaries
    • Assembly Precedence and Build Sequence
    • Part Orientation, Insertion, and Access
    • Datum Features and Assembly Location
    • Tolerance Accumulation Across Mating Parts
    • Joining-Method Selection Within an Assembly
    • Temporary Fixturing and Permanent Retention
    • Handling Fragile, Flexible, and Easily Confused Parts
    • Assembly Aids and Mistake-Resistant Features
    • Planning Access for Inspection, Adjustment, and Rework
  6. 51Precision Assembly, Adjustment, and Functional Testing11 Themen
    • Bearing, Shaft, and Housing Assembly
    • Alignment, Concentricity, and Runout Adjustment
    • Shims, Spacers, and Selective Assembly
    • Setting Preload, Backlash, and Operating Clearance
    • Seal Installation and Lubrication Requirements
    • Clean Assembly and Contamination Control
    • Force-Displacement Monitoring During Assembly
    • Leak, Motion, Torque, and Functional Checks
    • Test Fixtures and Representative Operating Conditions
    • Separating Assembly Defects from Component Defects
    • Recording Final Adjustments and Test Results
  7. 52Manufacturing Equipment Selection and Specification10 Themen
    • Translating Process Requirements into Equipment Specifications
    • Capacity, Accuracy, Force, Power, and Travel Requirements
    • Tooling, Material, and Part-Handling Interfaces
    • Utility, Space, Foundation, and Environmental Requirements
    • Access for Setup, Cleaning, Inspection, and Servicing
    • Demonstration Parts and Supplier Capability Evidence
    • Comparing Standard and Custom Equipment
    • Acceptance Tests Under Representative Process Conditions
    • Installation, Commissioning, and Readiness Criteria
    • Technical Handover to Production and Maintenance Teams
  8. 53Workstation Engineering and Part Handling10 Themen
    • Workstation Boundaries and Operation Requirements
    • Operator Reach, Visibility, Posture, and Applied Force
    • Work Heights, Fixture Orientation, and Tool Presentation
    • Part Presentation and Orientation Before Processing
    • Manual Handling Aids, Lifting, and Support
    • Pallets, Carriers, Trays, and Protective Containers
    • Handling Hot, Sharp, Fragile, or Contaminated Parts
    • Interfaces with Feeders and Automated Handling
    • Preventing Part Damage Between Operations
    • Validating the Workstation with Representative Users and Parts
  9. 54Production Cells, Process Flow, and Capacity11 Themen
    • Linking Equipment into a Manufacturing Route
    • Process, Product, and Cellular Layout Concepts
    • Part Families and Shared Manufacturing Resources
    • Serial, Parallel, and Alternate Process Paths
    • Station Capacity and Limiting Operations
    • Relating Cycle Time to Required Output
    • Setup Time and Product-Mix Effects on Capacity
    • Buffers, Blocking, and Starvation
    • Transport Time and Handling Constraints
    • Estimating Equipment Quantity from Process Requirements
    • Evaluating Layout Alternatives Before Implementation
  10. 55Cycle-Time and Manufacturing-Cost Estimation12 Themen
    • Cutting, Forming, Heating, Cooling, and Joining Time
    • Loading, Unloading, Positioning, and Auxiliary Time
    • Setup Time and Its Allocation Across a Batch
    • Material Consumption, Yield, and Scrap Allowances
    • Labor and Machine-Time Cost Components
    • Cutting Tools, Consumables, and Process Utilities
    • Dedicated Tooling Cost and Production Quantity
    • Inspection, Secondary Processing, and Rework Costs
    • Comparing Routes at Different Production Volumes
    • Break-Even Analysis for Alternative Processes
    • Sensitivity to Cycle Time, Yield, and Tool Life
    • Reconciling Estimates with Measured Production Results
  11. 56Manufacturing Documentation and Engineering Changes10 Themen
    • Manufacturing Bills of Materials and Operation Lists
    • Process Sheets, Setup Sheets, and Work Instructions
    • Drawings and Models Required at Each Operation
    • Tooling, Gage, Program, and Parameter References
    • Visual Instructions and Critical Process Notes
    • Material and Process Traceability Requirements
    • Recording Approved Deviations and Rework Instructions
    • Assessing the Manufacturing Impact of Design Changes
    • Coordinating Changes Across Parts, Tools, and Processes
    • Releasing Updated Instructions and Retiring Obsolete Versions
  12. 57Production Readiness, Pilot Builds, and Ramp-Up11 Themen
    • Prototype Processes and Production-Representative Processes
    • Manufacturing Readiness and Unresolved Technical Risks
    • Pilot-Build Objectives and Build Quantities
    • Tooling, Material, Equipment, and Instruction Readiness
    • First-Article Builds and Requirement Verification
    • Trials at Representative Production Rates
    • Operator Training and Consistent Process Execution
    • Identifying Yield and Capacity Losses During Ramp-Up
    • Resolving Problems Before Increasing Production Rate
    • Transferring a Process Between Machines or Sites
    • Establishing Evidence for Production Handover
  13. 58Manufacturing Process Troubleshooting11 Themen
    • Defining the Defect and Its Physical Evidence
    • Reconstructing Material and Process History
    • Separating Part, Tool, Fixture, Machine, and Operator Effects
    • Diagnosing Dimensional Drift and Setup Shifts
    • Investigating Surface Damage and Residual Stress
    • Identifying Thermal and Material-Flow Problems
    • Distinguishing Wear from Abrupt Process Changes
    • Testing Competing Explanations with Controlled Trials
    • Selecting Corrections That Address the Physical Cause
    • Verifying Corrections Across Repeated Production
    • Updating the Process Definition After a Confirmed Change
  14. 59Material and Energy Efficiency in Manufacturing11 Themen
    • Material Utilization Across a Complete Process Route
    • Reducing Unnecessary Stock Removal
    • Comparing Near-Net-Shape and Conventional Blanks
    • Recoverable Scrap and Material Segregation
    • Energy Use During Processing, Warm-Up, and Idle Time
    • Furnace Loading and Thermal-Process Efficiency
    • Cooling, Compressed Air, and Auxiliary Energy Demand
    • Water, Lubricants, and Consumable Use
    • Rework and Scrap as Embedded Resource Losses
    • Comparing Alternatives per Conforming Finished Part
    • Balancing Resource Savings Against Product Requirements
  15. 60Safe and Environmentally Responsible Process Implementation10 Themen
    • Identifying Hazards in the Proposed Manufacturing Route
    • Machine Motion, Cutting Edges, and Stored Energy
    • Hot Materials, Molten Metal, and Thermal Exposure
    • Dust, Mist, Fumes, and Process Ventilation
    • Chemical Compatibility and Process-Waste Streams
    • Guarding, Access, and Operating-Mode Requirements
    • Safe Setup, Tool Changes, and Energy Isolation Interfaces
    • Ergonomic Requirements in Repeated Production Work
    • Incorporating Hazard Controls into Equipment and Work Instructions
    • Reviewing Process Changes for New Hazards
  16. 61Interfaces with Automation and Digital Production10 Themen
    • Defining Process Requirements for Automation Engineers
    • Distinguishing Process Parameters from Machine-Control Logic
    • Required Machine States, Signals, and Interlocks
    • Part Presence, Orientation, and Process-Completion Signals
    • Recipe and Program Identification at the Workstation
    • Specifying Measurements Needed to Understand Process Behavior
    • Connecting Production Records to Parts and Material Lots
    • Requesting Analysis or Simulation for a Defined Engineering Question
    • Verifying That Digital Information Matches the Physical Process
    • Defining Human Responsibilities for Exceptions and Recovery

Etappe 7

Lab & Integrated Projects

Ein Teil, vom Arbeitsplan zum Pilotlauf

3 Module · 32 Themen

  1. 62Manufacturing Process Laboratory Projects10 Themen
    • Comparing Candidate Routes for a Representative Component
    • Measuring Cutting Forces, Tool Wear, and Surface Finish
    • Producing and Inspecting a Turned and Milled Part
    • Evaluating Holemaking and Finishing Sequences
    • Measuring Springback in a Sheet-Bending Trial
    • Relating Casting Features to Solidification Defects
    • Evaluating Molding Parameters and Part Variation
    • Comparing Joining Methods for a Defined Joint
    • Measuring Distortion Before and After Thermal Processing
    • Comparing Predicted and Observed Process Time
  2. 63Tooling, Assembly, and Process-Planning Projects10 Themen
    • Developing a Datum and Workholding Strategy
    • Building and Verifying a Machining Fixture
    • Planning a Complete Route for a Multifeature Part
    • Developing an Assembly Sequence and Supporting Fixtures
    • Evaluating a Tolerance Stack Through Physical Assembly
    • Defining a Measurement Plan for Critical Features
    • Running a Process-Window Development Trial
    • Producing a Complete Manufacturing Instruction Package
    • Comparing Two Equipment or Tooling Alternatives
    • Investigating and Correcting a Documented Production Defect
  3. 64Integrated Manufacturing Engineering Project12 Themen
    • Defining Product Requirements and Production Assumptions
    • Selecting Materials, Blanks, and Manufacturing Routes
    • Establishing Process Sequences and Manufacturing Datums
    • Specifying Equipment, Tooling, and Workholding
    • Developing Assembly and Verification Operations
    • Estimating Cycle Time, Capacity, and Manufacturing Cost
    • Preparing Process Instructions and Required Records
    • Identifying Implementation Hazards and Resource Demands
    • Conducting a Production-Representative Pilot Build
    • Resolving Technical Problems Found During the Pilot
    • Demonstrating Readiness Against Acceptance Criteria
    • Presenting the Manufacturing Plan and Supporting Evidence

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