MAE 364: Manufacturing Processes

Course Project Gate 2: Component Analysis and Design

Spring 2015

Purpose
In this gate groups will build off the foundational work they completed in Gate 1. From a technical
standpoint, groups will investigate how the individual components are made. Students will
investigate the components relate to the overall product function and usage. Knowledge from both
technical and GSEE factors should be used to identify the primary drivers of component level design
decisions.

Project Management
If at this point group problems persist, seek the instructor help immediately.

Product Usage and Component Design (30 Points)

For each component, identify the major features. What features are influenced by component function?
What features are influenced by manufacturing concerns?

For those features influenced by both

function and manufacturing concerns identify the potential tradeoff areas.

Initial Component Analysis for Products (60 Points)

Closely examine the components and make an initial inference concerning how they are manufactured.
For each component provide supporting information including component material, component
geometry features, manufacturing marks, etc. Supporting imagery should be provided (and
annotated).

Technical Communication (10 Points)

The technical communication techniques used in your memo will be evaluated for professionalism and
effectiveness. This includes but is not limited to memo organization, formatting, the use of
communication aids (tables, figures, and equations), etc.

Copyright 2015 Phillip M. Cormier