IE 330 - Furniture Product Engineering
Students examine the techniques of
product engineering and its role in determining product quality and
manufacturability. Students learn to translate a furniture
design into a set of engineering specifications that support
efficient manufacturing of the product. The application of
computer-aided design and engineering systems is emphasized in the
computer-based product development, specification, and evaluation
activities. IE 330 replaces Materials
201 in the standard BSIE.
IE 331 - Furniture Manufacturing Processes I
This course provides students with an understanding of
the principles of wood machining processes and the capabilities of
modern production woodworking equipment. Students learn to develop
efficient process plans (machining sequences) based on product
characteristics such as part geometry, material composition, and
production volume. Students are introduced to computer-controlled
machining and integrated manufacturing systems. These fundamentals
are the foundation for the next two courses in the sequence. IE 331 replaces IE 316
in the standard BSIE.
IE 430 - Furniture Manufacturing Processes II
Students undertake an intensive design project
that involves the analysis and specification of the manufacturing
systems required to operate a furniture manufacturing plant
profitably. Based on a set of actual product drawings and estimated
annual volume, a detailed quantitative analysis determines the proper
floor space, machinery and manpower requirements, support systems, and
operational policies for these systems. Machinery selection and
specification issues are discussed in the context of product
requirements, materials content, manufacturing lot sizes, and desired
customer service levels. IE 430 is taken instead IE
401 in the standard BSIE.
IE 431 - Furniture Manufacturing Facilities Design
Students complete the design of an integrated
furniture manufacturing facility by developing a highly detailed plant
layout using the quantitative specifications for the factory developed
in IE-430. They develop, via computer graphics, a physical arrangement
of the production departments as well as manufacturing support and
auxiliary systems. Equipment selection/arrangement, materials
handling systems, storage systems, and space utilization techniques
are discussed. IE 431 replaces IE
453 in the standard BSIE.