| Lec # | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction, Logistics, Context, History (PDF) |
| 2 | Assembly in the Small - Step-by-step Process -Assembly Motions and Forces (PDF) |
| 3 | Assembly in the Small -Rigid Part Mating Theory and RCC (PDF - 1.3 MB) |
| 4 | Key Characteristics (PDF) |
| 5 | Mathematical Models of Assemblies, Feature-based Modeling of Assemblies (PDF) |
| 6 | Constraint in Assembly-1 (PDF) |
| 7 | Constraint in Assembly-2 (PDF) |
| 8 | Variation Buildup in Assemblies-1 (PDF) |
| 9 | Variation Buildup in Assemblies-2 (PDF) |
| 10 | Assembly Sequence Analysis, Algorithms, and Software (PDF - 1.0 MB) |
| 11 | The Datum Flow Chain-1 (PDF) |
| 12 | The Datum Flow Chain-2 (PDF) |
| 13 | More DFC (PDF) |
| 14 | Assembly in The Large - Basic Issues, Economics, Step-by-step Process (PDF) |
| 15 | Product Architecture, Flexibility (PDF) |
| 16 | Design for Assembly - Theory and Examples (PDF) |
| 17 | AITL System Design Issues: Kinds of Assembly Lines and Equipment, Production Volume, Cycle Times (PDF) |
| 18 | Mid-term Presentation of Student Projects Covering First Three Reports |
| 19 | Assembly in The Large: Workstation Design Issues (PDF) |
| 20 | Assembly System Design Techniques and Simulation (PDF 1) (PDF 2) |
| 21 | Economic Analysis of Assembly Systems (PDF) |
| 22 | Flexible Manufacturing Systems (PDF) |
| 23 | Outsourcing, and Supply Chain Management or Student Show and Tell (PDF) (Courtesy of Charles Fine. Used with permission.) |
| 24 | 767 Wing Case Study (PDF) |
| 25 | Student Project Presentations |