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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2005 - 2006
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To familiarise students with the principles and techniques for developing products that are easy to manufacture and assemble, and with economic material utilisation through design methodologies.
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On completion of this module, the student will be able to: • apply design principles for efficient manufacture (PO3) • dimension parts and assemblies with reduced manufacturing costs in mind.(PO3, PO6) • apply design principles for efficient assembly processes.(PO3) • select materials efficiently to reduce manufacturing costs.(PO1, PO3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Assume that a 0 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Indicative Syllabus | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| · Introduction to concurrent engineering, design for manufacturing, design for assembly.· Schemes for integration of design with other activities: DFM/DFA guidelines, feature-based design, virtual manufacturing, quantitative evaluation methodologies, rapid prototyping, integrated CAD/CAM systems.· Design dimension analysis, unity of datums.· Economic materials selection.· Design for manufacturing processes: design for machining, forming, sheet metal forming, welding.· Design for manual, automatic and robot assembly. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Indicative Reading List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Essential:1. Bralla, J.G., (1999), Design for Manufacturability Handbook, McGraw-Hill.2. Boothroyd, G., (1992), Assembly Automation and Product Design, Marcell Dekker.3. Boothroyd, G., (1994), Product Design for Manufacture and Assembly, Marcel Decker.4. Andreasen, M.M. et al, (1988), Design for Assembly, Springer-Verlag.Supplementary:1. Corbett, J. et al, (1991) , Design for Manufacture: Strategies, Principles and Techniques, Addison-Wesley.2. Lindbeck, J.R., (1995), Product Design and Manufacture, Prentica Hall.3. Dieter, G.E., (1991), Engineering Design: a Materials and Processing Approach, McGraw-Hill. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Contribution to Programme: The module’s contribution to the IEI Programme Areas and Programme Outcomes is characterised according to a five point scale where 4 indicates a very strong contribution and 0 indicates no significant or intended contribution.
Teaching & Learning Strategies/Assessment Methodology:
The major body of the material is communicated to the students through formal lectures, and most of the knowledge of the students is assessed through the final exam. At the exam, the students have to demonstrate both their theoretical knowledge and problem solving ability. The problem solving ability of the students in the area of the module is assessed through a group assignment (three students in each group), where students have to solve an engineering problem. Part of the assignment is developed during studio sessions where students in each group discuss their ideas and may seek consultation from the lecturer. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ME | B.Eng. in Mechatronic Engineering | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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