SOCIETY of
MANUFACTURING
ENGINEERS
Kansas State University
Student Chapter 118
Links:
SME International
Headquarters
Region
10
Heart of America
K.C. Senior
Chapter 57
Kansas State
University
K-State Salina
SME Chapter
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) at K-State, is a student organization currently composed of students in Industrial, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering majors. However it is open to all Kansas State University students. Our regional chapter is Region 10 Heart of America. Our Senior chapter is Chapter 57 out of Kansas City.
WHAT IS SME?
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers, is a national organization, founded in 1932. It has more than 65,000 members and has chartered more than 275 chapters and 240 student chapters. The mission of the Society is to serve its members and the international manufacturing community through the advancement of professionalism, knowledge and learning. From its earliest years, SME has been vitally concerned with student members and student chapters. The Society welcomes students studying Manufacturing Engineering or related technologies. The future of manufacturing is being molded in today's educational institutions. Students studying Manufacturing Engineering and related technologies have a professional responsibility to themselves and the manufacturing community they will serve. Active membership in a professional SME student chapter is a start toward fulfilling this responsibility.
WHY SME?
If you are interested in all in any type of machining, manufacturing, computer-aided drafting (CAD), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), or computer numerical controlled machining (CNC), then this club is definitely for you. SME gets in on some of the latest technical information as well as mastering real world applications. Our SME chapter manufactures various parts on a HAAS 15 horsepower 3 Axis CNC Mill, and yes we are taking orders now! We incorporate Pro/Engineer and Pro/Manufacture Release 20, to draw and model the part, simulate the machining, generate the NC Code for the Mill, and actually machine out the part. As a member of SME, you can familiarize yourself with some of this latest software in the manufacturing industry, and get a hands on approach of mastering the technology. In addition you get to meet and talk with practicing engineers in the industry to gain some of their insight.
As well as learning the latest software, and creating prototype parts, SME also tours various plants in the area. These plants range in a variety of size, products, and automation styles. In the past we have toured places such as Boeing, Ford & GM Assembly plants, Caterpillar, Raytheon and many other machining and foundry plants.
As an SME member you can also become a certified Manufacturing Engineer or Technologist. This requires passing a cerfication test with a test fee of 50 dollars. It is well worth the investment, because once you are out of school the certification tests cost a lot more. Furthermore, it will give you an advantage over your fellow graduates, when seeking that first job.
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Last Updated 2.28.07
Interested in Joining??
Membership applications are available in Durland 212, or email one of the above officers. Membership dues are $15/year and that includes all the pizza you can eat!