Maricopa Community Colleges  AMS101   20026-20035 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/25/02
AMS101 20026-20035 LEC 2.50 Credit(s) 2.50 Period(s)
Introduction to Automated Manufacturing
An introduction to automated manufacturing and the role of the manufacturing technician. Includes general manufacturing techniques, industry standards, and statistical methods and calculations. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AMS101   20026-20035 Introduction to Automated Manufacturing
1. Differentiate between manufacturing, automated manufacturing, and a lights-out factory. (I)
2. Identify the three types of automated manufacturing. (I)
3. Describe the five major job tasks performed by the automated manufacturing technician. (I)
4. Describe the four methods of material removal. (II)
5. Describe why industry standards are needed. (III)
6. Explain the importance of adhering to OSHA standards in the workplace. (III)
7. Identify fundamental statistical methods and perform calculations. (IV)
8. Use the properties of a normal distribution. (IV)
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AMS101   20026-20035 Introduction to Automated Manufacturing
    I. Automated Manufacturing
        A. Evolution of manufacturing
          1. Traditional
          2. Automated manufacturing
          3. Lights-out factory
        B. Types
          1. Assembly
          2. Test
          3. Process
        C. Industries
          1. Semiconductor
          2. Food
          3. Pharmaceuticals
          4. Other
        D. Automation Tools
          1. Lines
          2. Dial
          3. Synchronies
          4. Testers
        E. Role of technicians
          1. Skill sets
          2. Job tasks
            a. Troubleshooting
            b. Maintenance
            c. Setups
            d. Change-overs
            e. Skill sets
      II. General Manufacturing Techniques
          A. Material removal
            1. Lath
            2. Mill
            3. Drill press
            4. Shapers and planer
          B. Material processes
            1. Sand casting
            2. Powdered metal process
          C. Joining materials
            1. Welding
            2. Brazing
            3. Soldering
            4. Fasteners
            5. Adhesives
        III. Industry Standards
            A. National electronics organizations
              1. National Electric Code (NEC)
              2. National Electric Manufacturing Association (NEMA)
            B. National manufacturing organizations
              1. International Organization for Standards (ISO)
              2. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
              3. Robotic Industries Association (RIA)
              4. National Electric Manufacturing Association (NEMA)
            C. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)
              1. Safety
              2. Environment
          IV. Statistical Methods and Calculations
              A. Methods
                1. Mean
                2. Median
                3. Mode
                4. Standard deviation
                5. Other
              B. Calculations
              C. Descriptive statistics
                1. Statistical graphs
                2. Measures of central tendency
                3. Measures of dispersion
                4. Normal distribution and z-scores
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