Computer Integrated Manufacturing (PLTW) – Grades 10-12

Course ID
8442

Grade Level(s)
10, 11, 12

Additional Course Options
Industry Credential Available

Subject Area
Career & Technical Education

Materials Fee
Yes

Description

The objective of the Computer Integrated Manufacturing course is to expose students to the fundamentals of computerized manufacturing technology.The course is built around several key concepts:

  • Computer modeling – Utilize 3D solid modeling software package (Inventor) with mass property analysis
  • CNC equipment – understanding the machine tools and its operating and programming aspects
  • CAM software – converting computer-generated geometry into a program to drive CNC machine tools
  • Robotics – using a robot for materials handling and assembly operations
  • Flexible manufacturing systems – students working in teams to design manufacturing work cells and tabletop factory simulations.

There is a fee associated with this course.

Prerequisite(s):

Credit Information

  • 1 Career & Technical Education Credit(s)