ET Curriculum and Lecture Notes

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ET Curriculum and Lecture Notes

Course Notes – CNC and Computer-Aided Manufacturing

These notes were developed by Robert Hewitt for the course TECH 4476 - Computer-Aided Manufacturing at the University of Memphis. Note: These notes are "live" Google documents and are subject to change at any time. Feel free to copy them and adapt them as necessary. Introduction to CNC Coordinate Systems NX Manufacturing Application Anatomy of...

Course Notes – Engineering Graphics

These notes were developed by Robert Hewitt for the course TECH 1521 – Graphics and Descriptive Geometry at the University of Memphis. Note: These notes are "live" Google documents and are subject to change at any time. Feel free to copy them and adapt them as necessary. Introduction Introduction to AutoCAD Drawing Instruments & Scales...

Course Notes – Manufacturing Processes I

These notes were developed by Robert Hewitt for the course TECH 1711 - Manufacturing Processes I at the University of Memphis. Note: These notes are "live" Google documents and are subject to change at any time. Feel free to copy them and adapt them as necessary. Lecture videos are available for most topics. See link...

Course Notes – Manufacturing Processes II

These notes were developed by Robert Hewitt for the course TECH 3421 – Manufacturing Processes II at the University of Memphis. Note: These notes are “live” Google documents and are subject to change at any time. Feel free to copy them and adapt them as necessary. Lecture videos are available for most topics. See link...

Course Notes – Quality Improvement

These notes were developed by Robert Hewitt for the course TECH 4462 – Quality Improvement at the University of Memphis. Note: These notes are “live” Google documents and are subject to change at any time. Feel free to copy them and adapt them as necessary. Introduction to Quality Improvement Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Fundamentals of...

Course Notes – Statics and Strengths of Materials

These notes were developed by Robert Hewitt for the course TECH 3401 – Statics and Strengths of Materials at the University of Memphis. Note: These notes are “live” Google documents and are subject to change at any time. Feel free to copy them and adapt them as necessary. Introduction to Statics Vectors & Force Systems...

Course Notes – Tool Design

These notes were developed by Robert Hewitt for the course TECH 4571 - Tool Design at the University of Memphis. Note: These notes are “live” Google documents and are subject to change at any time. Feel free to copy them and adapt them as necessary. Lecture videos are available for most topics. See link on...

Course Notes - CNC and Computer-Aided Manufacturing

These notes were developed by Robert Hewitt for the course TECH 4476 - Computer-Aided Manufacturing...

Course Notes - Engineering Graphics

These notes were developed by Robert Hewitt for the course TECH 1521 – Graphics and Descriptive Geometry a...

Course Notes - Manufacturing Processes I

These notes were developed by Robert Hewitt for the course TECH 1711 - Manufacturing Processes I at...
Machining Lab Videos

Machining Lab Videos

This series of videos was created for the course TECH 1711 -Manufacturing Processes I. The video series...
Part 1 - Safety in the Machine Shop

Part 1 - Safety in the Machine Shop

First and foremost, the human element is at the core of the need for machine shop safety. Students must...
Part 2 - Machining the Handle (Part A)

Part 2 - Machining the Handle (Part A)

The hammer handle is machined in two phases. In Part A, the hammer blank is sawed to length, layed...
Machining Lab - Sawing

Machining Lab - Sawing

In this video, the blank material (6061-T6511 Aluminum) is cut to length. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ3LmmoYRJ4 ...
Machining Lab - Layout

Machining Lab - Layout

Laying out a workpiece is an essential skill in the machine shop. This videos introduces several layout...
Machining Lab - Center Drilling

Machining Lab - Center Drilling

Long workpieces must be properly supported. A center drill is used to drill a conical hole in the end...
Machining Lab - Straight Turning

Machining Lab - Straight Turning

Straight turning is the fundamental lathe process. In this video students are introduced to the lathe...