Postgraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2007-2008 (archived)

Module ENGI43115: ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY

Department: Engineering

ENGI43115: ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY

Type	Tied	Level	4	Credits	15	Availability	Available in 2007/08

Tied to	H1K512
Tied to	H1K514
Tied to	H1K509

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Excluded Combination of Modules

None.

Aims

To provide students with an advanced understanding of the concepts of concurrent engineering process modelling for various manufacturing processes.

Content

Manufacturing Process Modelling and Process Planning;
Optimisation techniques, Inventory and Learning Curve Model;
Laser and Options in Manufacturing and Methodology;
Metal Forming: Classification, analytical methods and FEA Modelling.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:

Understanding of the main building blocks of process modelling;
Understanding of the digital factory concept and appreciation of industrial applicabilitity.

Subject-specific Skills:

Ability to apply a theoretical optimisation method to a machine process;
Ability to evaluate and select metal forming processes effectively;
Process planning of a machined component with medium complexity.

Key Skills:

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

Lectures to cover principle and technique.
Lab exercises on metrology facilities.
Assignments to underpin learning.
Examinations to assess knowledge, understanding and application.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity	Number	Frequency	Duration	Total/Hours
Lectures	19	weekly	2 hours	19
Tutorials	19	weekly	1 hour	19
Lab Exercises	2		3 hours	6
Preparation and Reading				106
Total				150

Summative Assessment

Component: Examination		Component Weighting: 60%
Element	Length / duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Written Examination	2 hours	100%
Component: Assignments		Component Weighting: 40%
Element	Length / duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
1st Assignment	3000 words	50%
2nd Assignment	3000 words	50%

Formative Assessment:

Students are provided with typical design questions throughout the course which they can attempt to answer and seek feedback.

■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University