Module: Manufacturing Processes 2

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Manufacturing Processes 2
Module Code	MEC1009 (ITS: MM235)
Faculty	Engineering & Computing	School	Mechanical & Manufacturing Eng
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

Description

The module introduces students to the wide range of material forming type manufacturing processes which are currently used in manufacturing industry (forging, rolling, bending, piercing, extrusion, drawing, welding). The module will develop an understanding of and a capacity to select the optimum manufacturing process for the production of products. This will be achieved by developing a working knowledge and understanding of the factors involved in the operation of each manufacturing process using analytical equations. Students are expected to attend and contribute to lectures and tutorials, engage in assignments through both online and class room delivery.

Learning Outcomes

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2. Demonstrate a solid grounding in analytical techniques used to determine the forces and stresses involved in manufacturing processes such as; Forging, rolling, bending, piercing and punching, drawing and extrusion
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4. Apply analysis to metal forming processes such as welding and related processes
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6. To combine all of the analytical calculations into one large manufacturing design for the production of engineering components in terms of a project assignment, writen and submitted individually.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	24	Module Content
Tutorial	12	Worked Examination Examples
Assignment Completion	25	Assignment research, calculation and report writing
Independent Study	64	Background and module learning, preparation for examinations
Total Workload: 125

Section Breakdown
CRN	20156	Part of Term	Semester 2
Coursework	20%	Examination Weight	80%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	N
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Joseph Stokes	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Project	Production of a Steel Bracket Using: Rolling, Forging, Bending, Piercing, Drawing and Extrusion Techniques, in a written report	20%	Week 10
Formal Examination	End-of-Semester Final Examination	80%	End-of-Semester

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Analysis of Metal Forming Processes
Use of Upper and Lower Bound Analytical techniques to determine forces involved in forging, extrusion, rolling, bending, piercing and blanking, and metal drawing. Analysis of arc, gas, resistance and friction welding techniques along with an introduction into coating analysis.

Indicative Reading List

Books:

Rowe, G.W.: 0, Principles of Industrial Metalworking Processes, Arnold,
De Garmo, E.,: 0, Materials and Processes in Manufacturing, Macmillan,
Kalpakjian, S.,: 0, Manufacturing Processes for Engineering Materials,
Doyle, L.,: 0, Manufacturing Processes and Materials for Engineers,,

Articles:
None

Other Resources

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