IME 3570 - Fabrication, Assembly, and Finishing

Overview of assembly processes including adhesion, cohesion (welding), mechanical fasteners, snap and press fits, forming and fabricating techniques. Product finishing methods including surface preparation of various substrates, painting, plating, anodizing, printing, and vacuum metallizing. Review of the impact of the assembly and finishing procedures on product quality and reliability.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: IME 2810.

Credits: 3 hours

Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (2 to 3)