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