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The Manufacturing Loop

To put AM on the manufacturing floor and bridge the knowledge gap, AMUG and SME have teamed up to present a compilation of manufacturing videos called “The Manufacturing Loop.” These short videos (provided by SME) will showcase various pieces of manufacturing equipment and an overview on other areas of manufacturing.

The posters next to each monitor contain video highlights.  The video and information about ToolingU/SME can be found on the AMUG Online Planner and Mobile App.

MACHINING PROCESSES

This machining-processes-focused video provides a broad understanding of the milling, turning and EDM processes, as well as segments on machining basics.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

  • Machining on the Lathe
  • Supplementary Types of CNC Machining Operations
  • Milling and Machining Centers
  • Threading and Tapping
  • Manual Machining
  • Grinding
MACHINING PROCESS

INSPECTION/GD&T

Through this Inspection and GD&T video, you can explore inspection concepts, tolerances, standard gaging, and inspection devices used to determine if parts fall within their specified tolerance ranges.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

  • Gaging & Variable Inspection Devices
  • Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Concepts (GD&T)
  • Form Tolerances
  • Profile Tolerances
  • Orientation Tolerances
  • Location Tolerances
  • Runout Tolerances
INSPECTION/GD&T

PLASTICS MACHINING & ASSEMBLY

This plastics machining and assembly methods video is used to showcase how to produce plastic parts.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

  • Injection Molding & Plastics Forming Processes
  • Plastics Finishing Processes
  • Plastics Machining Processes: Sawing, Milling (Routing), Drilling (Tapping, Reaming), Turning, Waterjetting, Laser Cutting
  • Plastics Assembly: Hinges, Mechanical Fasteners, Bonding, Welding, Staking
PLASTICS MACHINING & ASSEMBLY

STAMPING & FORMING

Stamping’s primary advantage is the ability to transform 2D-sheet-metal stock into 3D-finished components at a relatively high rate of speed with minimum operator intervention. This video highlights the dies and presses listed below.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

  • Stamping Dies
  • Stamping Presses
STAMPING & FORMING

LEAN MANUFACTURING

Through this Lean Manufacturing video, you can learn more about the foundational lean tools and how visualization tools can help a company in its lean transformation journey.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

  • Misery Index
  • Five S
  • Kanban
  • Value Stream Mapping
  • Lean House without Waste
LEAN MANUFACTURING

FINISHING PROCESSES

To ensure components fit and function properly, many parts require finishing operations to bring them to their final dimensions. This video covers a variety of mechanical and chemical finishing processes used in part production.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

  • Abrasive Finishing Operations
  • Grinding
  • Mass Finishing
  • Painting & Liquid Coating
  • Powder Coating
  • Electroplating
  • Conversion Coatings
FINISHING PROCESSES

Learn More about Tooling U-SME

Tooling U-SME is the workforce development division of SME, a nonprofit professional association dedicated to advancing manufacturing. As industry leaders and advocates, Tooling U-SME works with thousands of companies, including more than half of all Fortune 500 manufacturers and over 1,000 educational institutions across the country. Learn more at toolingu.com.