2000 Catalog Data: ME 426/626 - Manufacturing Processes 3.0 Credit(s). Survey of the principal processes used to cast, form, machine, and join material. Tolerances, statistical quality control, costs, operation sequencing, and design for producibility are covered. A research paper on a topic related to the course is required. Prerequisite: Senior standing in engineering or architecture, or consent of instructor.

 Textbook: Mikell P. Groover, Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing, Materials, Processes, and Systems, Prentice Hall Inc., 1996.

 Coordinator: Dr. Z. (John) Wang, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering.

Office: TBE B362, phone: 895-3442, E-Mail: zwang@me.unlv.edu

 Topic (for a detailed class schedule, click this button ):

 Grading: Grades will be assigned based on the following scale and weighting of component activities with the professional judgement of the instructor:

 Homework Assignments: Homework will be assigned periodically through the semester. Homework will not be accepted after due date without penalty.

 Project: Graduate students will work on a manufacturing related project.

 Examinations: The students will take two (2) midterm examinations. The comprehensive final examination is scheduled for Monday Dec. 11, 2000, from 10:10 a.m.-12:10 a.m.

If you have a documented disability that may require assistance, you will need to contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC) for coordination in your academic accommodations. The DRC is located in the Reynolds Student Services Complex, Room 137. Their phone number is 895-0866 or TDD 895-0652.