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A. MANUFACTURINGTECHNOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS
OVERALL EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
A1. demonstrate an understanding of design and other problem-solving processes used to develop solutions and products in response to challenges in manufacturing technology;
A2. demonstrate an understanding of the steps and processes required to produce a product;
A3. demonstrate an understanding of various types of control systems used in manufacturing;
A4. apply relevant mathematical skills, scientific concepts, and technological literacy and communication skills in developing a manufacturing system or process.
SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS
A1. Design Process
By the end of this course, students will:
A1.1 describe and explain the importance of the steps of a design process (e.g., analysing the situation or context, developing design criteria, generating ideas, conducting research, communi- cating ideas, choosing the best solution, building
a prototype, testing and modifying the prototype, undertaking a cost analysis) or other problem- solving process used to solve a variety of manu- facturing technology challenges (e.g., use a problem-solving matrix for a robotics-related chal- lenge arising from the production of the prototype) (see pp. 21–23);
A1.2 use technical drawings (e.g., orthographic, pictorial, isometric, assembly) as part of the design process to develop solutions to challenges or problems in manufacturing technology;
A1.3 explain why technological concepts (e.g., aesthetics, control, environmental sustainability/ stewardship, ergonomics, fabrication, function, innovation, material, mechanism, power and energy, structure, safety, systems) are important consider- ations in the design process (see pp. 7–8);
A1.4 explain how the application of technological concepts in design or other problem-solving processes can result in products that better meet human needs or wants (e.g., a ramp to replace
a stairway, a lever-type door handle to replace a round knob, a remote control to operate a television, energy-efficient devices to replace inefficient ones).
A2. Process Planning
By the end of this course, students will:
A2.1 explain the need for a detailed production plan when manufacturing a product;
A2.2 identify and analyse the factors that must be considered when planning production (e.g., quantity, tolerances, cost factors);
A2.3 explain the differences in planning for custom- build versus mass-production processes;
A2.4 apply collaborative problem solving to
plan a detailed product manufacturing process (e.g., including details of work flow, just-in-time part routing, scheduling, timelines, deadlines, efficient use of materials).
A3. Control Systems
By the end of this course, students will:
A3.1 describe various types of control systems (e.g., programmable logic control [PLC], computer numerical control [CNC], inventory/purchasing control);
A3.2 incorporate the use of a control system (e.g., Program Evaluation and Review Technique [PERT] chart, Gantt chart) in a production process or project;
A3.3 explain how a quality control system (e.g., statistical process control, standards developed by the International Organization for Standardization [ISO]) is used to manage production;
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