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Module Title	Manufacturing Processes 1
Module Code	MM252
School	School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr Tamas Szecsi	Office Number	S371
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

To introduce students to metal cutting theory and its application to produce various parts.

Learning Outcomes

1. calculate the basic parameters (cutting force, cutting power, material removal rate, machining time) of basic metal cutting processes. (PO2,PO3, PO4)
2. select optimum cutting tool geometry for metal cutting processes. (PO2, PO3, PO4)
3. chose appropriate processes and cutting tools to generate various surfaces. (PO2, PO3, PO4)
4. to solve complex tasks related to manufacturing processes in a group environment. (PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5, PO6, PO7, PO8)

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	No Description
Laboratory	6	No Description
Tutorial	12	No Description
Total Workload: 42

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

Metal cutting theory
Orthogonal metal cutting model. Cutting angles, cutting forces and power, cutting temperature, cutting fluids, cutting tool wear, cutting tool materials.

Kinematics of metal cutting processes
shaping, turning, milling, drilling, grinding, broaching, sawing. Parameters of basic metal cutting operations: kinematics of chip formation, cutting tool geometry, cutting conditions.

Machining of various shapes
holes, flat surfaces, contoured surfaces, threads, gears.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	20%	Examination Weight	80%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

S. Kalpakjian: 1995, Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, 3,
E.P. DeGarmo: 1988, Materials and Processes in Manufacturing, Prentice Hall,
M.P. Groover: 2002, Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing, 2, John Wiley & Sons,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

CAM	B.Eng. Mechanical & Manufacturing Eng
CAMAE	Access-CA Mech & Manufact Eng English
ECSA	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
ECSAO	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
MMAC	Access - MEng. in Mechanical & Manu Eng.
MWB	BSc Manufacturing Eng with Business
SHSA	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)

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