Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis is a course in the specialized area of manufacturing engineering focused on the design of tools and fixtures. The course covers the planning, design, and applications of manufacturing tooling methods to increase manufacturing productivity. Topics included in the course are an overview of tooling design, tool materials, work holding principles, design of jigs, fixtures, dies, and modular tooling systems. This course introduces methods to develop tooling to support machining, presswork, bending, forming, drawing, forging, inspection, gaging, and joining processes. Principles learned in this course are applied by using Computer Aided Design software to design solutions to real-world manufacturing problems. This course is intended for individuals pursuing career pathways related to advanced manufacturing and product development. 