General Information

Course Description

Locations and Times

Section	Time	Location
Section 1	MW 7:45	1235 Mechanical Engineering
Section 4	TTh 9:55	1235 Mechanical Engineering
Section 7	TTh 1:20	1235 Mechanical Engineering

Professor

 

Kim J. Manner
Room:	1250 Mechanical Engineering
Office Hours:	Schedule
Phone:	608-262-4825
Email:	kmanner@engr.wisc.edu

 

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Syllabus MW

Syllabus TTh

Frequently Asked Questions

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Wendt Library Links

All Sections

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Available Documents

Lecture Materials

 

Introduction To Course

Design Projects

Team Building

Keeping a Design Notebook

Design Process Outline

Design Proposal

QFD Method

Customer Requirements, Engineering Specifications and Target Values

Product Design Specification

Requirements Example

Function and Concept Overview

Function Development

Concept Generation

Creative Problem Solving

Concept Evaluation

Decision Matrix

Decision Matrix Excel File (courtesy of Dave Mayer)

Decision Matrix Form (word format)

Sample Decision Matrix

Project Planning

Creating a Gantt Chart

Example of a Gantt Chart

Using Microsoft Project

Task Report Form

Task Report Form, PDF Format

Example of a Task Report

Preliminary Design Report

TRIZ Links and Materials

 
TRIZ Procedure

Table Of Contradictions

Web Based Table Of Contradictions

40 Inventive Principles

Web Based TRIZ Contradiction Solver

Design Embodiment

General

 
20 Questions to Ask During Design Embodiment

FMEA Failure Modes Effects Analysis

Product Liability

Final Design Report and Presentation Information

Human Factors Material

Military Standards List (see 1472 for human factors)

Links for Human Factors and Ergonomics

Human Factors Design Guide

Material Selection

Material Selection

Material Information

Material Selection Lecture Notes

Material Selection Charts

Design for Assembly/Design for Manufacturability

Design for Manufacturability

Design for Assembly

Design for Assembly: Detailed Guidelines

Link to Virtual Machine Shop: Learning Library

Handout on Using DFMA Software

Pro-DFM Spreadsheet Tool and related files.

Design for Assembly: Structure Charts

Design for Assembly: Alpha/Beta Angles

Design for Assembly: Assembly Matrix

Design for Assembly: Assembly Penalty Points

Design for Disassembly Handout

Cost Estimation

Cost Estimation

Typical Processing Times and Material Costs

Cost Estimation Software

In-Depth Cost Analysis Information

Joining Methods

Joining Methods (including snap fits)

Welded Joint Design

 
Manufacturing Information

 
Manufacturing Processes

Manufacturing Processes and Fastening Principles

Basics of Manufacturing Technology

Casting Design Information

Casting Design

Casting Design Data

10 Rules for Cost Effective Casting Design

Investment Casting Information

Available Forms

Design Notebook Evaluation Form

Evaluation Form For Self and Teammates (completion required)

Peer Ranking Form (completion required)

Purchase Form

 
Powerpoint Lecture Notes

 
Product Development Process

Customer Needs

Concept Generation

Design Resources

 

Helpful Web Pages for Design

Folder of Downloadable ProE Files

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