Advanced Manufacturing

This 11-week, 33-hour course provides a qualitative and quantitative study of manufacturing processes, emphasizing the transformation of raw materials into value-added products. Students will explore both traditional and non-traditional manufacturing methods, analyze material properties, and evaluate process selection with a focus on quality, mechanical strength, and cost efficiency. The course promotes a comprehensive understanding of how manufacturing decisions impact design performance and economic outcomes.

Award Type:

Iowa Western Certificate of Completion

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

Explain the fundamental principles of manufacturing processes and material transformation
Compare and contrast traditional and non-traditional manufacturing techniques
Analyze material properties and their relevance to manufacturing methods
Evaluate the economic and structural impact of process selection on product design
Identify appropriate manufacturing processes for different materials and product requirements
Integrate quality and cost considerations into design and manufacturing planning

Educational Objective:

Vocational - This course is designed to prepare students for roles in manufacturing engineering, process planning, and production management by equipping them with practical knowledge of process evaluation and selection.

Tuition:

$1,257.15

Fees: Books and Testing

Length of Course:

11 weeks (33 Hours Total)

Course Outline:

Introduction to Manufacturing Systems & Value-Added Processing - 3 hours
Material Properties and Their Relevance in Manufacturing - 4 hours
Overview of Traditional Manufacturing Processes (e.g., machining, forming, casting) - 6 hours
Overview of Non-Traditional Manufacturing Processes (e.g., EDM, laser machining, waterjet) - 6 hours
Process Selection Criteria: Quality, Strength, and Economics - 5 hours
Comparative Case Studies: Process-Design Integration - 3 hours
Cost Analysis and Efficiency Evaluation - 3 hours
Review and Application Workshop - 3 hours

Admissions Requirements:

N/A

Attendance Requirements:

If a student misses two or more classes their employer will be notified that they have missed two classes. IWCC will also notify the company every time that same individual misses any other classes. The student can work with the instructor to make up the class work and class time.