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Introduction, Logistics, Context, History |
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| 2 |
Assembly in the Small - Step-by-step Process - Assembly Motions and Forces |
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| 3 |
Assembly in the Small-Rigid Part Mating Theory and RCC |
Student project descriptions due |
| 4 |
Key Characteristics |
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| 5 |
Mathematical Models of Assemblies, Feature-based Modeling of Assemblies |
Problem set 1 due |
| 6 |
Constraint in Assembly-1 |
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| 7 |
Constraint in Assembly-2 |
Project report 1 due |
| 8 |
Variation Buildup in Assemblies-1 |
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| 9 |
Variation Buildup in Assemblies-2 |
Problem set 2 due |
| 10 |
Assembly Sequence Analysis, Algorithms, and Software |
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| 11 |
The Datum Flow Chain-1 |
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| 12 |
The Datum Flow Chain-2 |
Problem set 3 due |
| 13 |
More DFC |
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| 14 |
Assembly in The Large - Basic Issues, Economics, Step-by-step Process |
Problem set 4 due |
| 15 |
Product Architecture, Flexibility |
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| 16 |
Design for Assembly - Theory and Examples |
Project report 2 due |
| 17 |
AITL System Design Issues: Kinds of Assembly Lines and Equipment, Production Volume, Cycle Times |
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| 18 |
Mid-term Presentation of Student Projects Covering First Three Reports |
Project report 3 due
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| 19 |
Assembly in The Large: Workstation Design Issues |
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| 20 |
Assembly System Design Techniques and Simulation |
Project report 4 due |
| 21 |
Economic Analysis of Assembly Systems |
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| 22 |
Flexible Manufacturing Systems |
Project report 5 due |
| 23 |
Outsourcing, and Supply Chain Management or Student Show and Tell |
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| 24 |
767 Wing Case Study |
Project report 6 due |
| 25 |
Student Project Presentations |
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