Module Title |
Manufacturing Process Analysis and Tool Design
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Module Code |
MM555
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School |
School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
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Online Module Resources
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Module Co-ordinator | Prof Dermot Brabazon | Office Number | S379 |
Level |
5
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Credit Rating |
7.5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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To objective is to impart familiarity with various manufacturing processes and competency in applying theoretical methods to optimise process parameters as applied to designing tools and selecting machines.
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Learning Outcomes
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The students will be able to:
7 Identify and understand basic and advanced manufacturing processes, their uses, and limitations.
7 Identify advanced manufacturing problems and optimise them using analytical techniques.
7 Quantitatively and qualitatively describe the complex interrelationships between design and manufacturing.
7 Quantitatively and qualitatively describe the complex interrelationships between materials behaviors and suitable manufacturing processes.
7 To analyse and improve manufacturing processes with techniques such as robust
design.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
36
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Tutorials |
12
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Laboratories |
0
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
64.5
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Total |
112.5
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 7.5 credit module load represents approximately 112.5 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.
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Indicative Syllabus
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· Review of materials properties, deformation behaviours, and failure modes.
· Casting, sinter forming, squeeze casting, metal forming, metal and plastic composites, joining and non-conventional manufacturing processes.
· Influence of thermal, elastic, and strength properties on tool design and manufacturing process costs, efficiency, and quality.
· Analysis of material forming operations and calculation of the associated machine loads and energy requirements, e.g. analytical, upper bound, slip line field methods.
· Selection of appropriate coating and surface enhancement processes and their limitations.
· Tolerances associated with machining operations.
· Simulation of casting procedures and mould design.
· Near net shape forming and principles.
· Rapid manufacturing technologies.
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Assessment | Continuous Assessment | 20% | Examination Weight | 80% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Essential:
1. Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing, Mikell P. Groover, Prentice-Hall, 1996
2. Cubberly & Bakerjian, Tool and Manufacturing Engineer's Handbook, Society of Manufacturing Engineering, 1989.
3. Lissaman A.J. and Martin, S.J., Principles of Engineering Production, Hodder and Stoughton.
Supplementary:
1. S.W. Gibson, Advanced Welding, MacMillan Press Ltd., 1997
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Programme or List of Programmes
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BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
BSSAO | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
CAMG | GDip C.A. Mechanical & Manufacturing Eng |
CAMM | MSc. C.A. Mechanical & Manufacturing Eng |
ECSA | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
GTE | Graduate Training Elements (Non Award) |
HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
IFPCME | PG International Foundation Cert:ME |
SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
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