MFG 130 - Aerospace Manufacturing Tooling I

4.0 Credits
Develop mechanical skills including metrology, hand and stationary power tools, tool set up and use, shop math and safety. Use critical thinking and reasoning skills to build one of a kind tools in a safe, logical and efficient manner. Includes problem solving and communication.
Prerequisite MFG 105, MFG 120, and MFG 159 all with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Corequisite MFG 125, MFG 131, and MFG 132.

Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Analyze, describe and identify the proper tools and applications to utilize in accordance with tooling work orders and engineering drawings.
Describe various tools used in commercial aerospace manufacturing; discuss and demonstrate current, accepted industry best practices.
Communicate effectively using various methods, including online learning modules.
Describe and demonstrate the use, process and standard requirements of basic and specialty hand/power tool safety.
Demonstrate proficiency reading, interpreting and applying dimensions and tolerances from an engineering drawing to a completed project.
Analyze work assignments to identify the tools, materials and processes required to efficiently complete a project.

Course Typically Offered
Full Year