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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Manufacture and Material 3
Reference EN3102 Version 4
Created April 2023 SCQF Level SCQF 9
Approved July 2018 SCQF Points 30
Amended August 2023 ECTS Points 15

Aims of Module
To provide the student with the fundamental understanding of joining processes and equipment, surface technology and engineering metallurgy, manufacturing systems and different support systems for manufacturing including quality control and inspection.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Explain the principles of welding processes, brazing, soldering and adhesive bonding as well as mechanical assembly processes.
2 Assess surface processing operations including treatment, coating and cleaning.
3 Demonstrate the principles of rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing processes.
4 Demonstrate the fundamentals of automation technologies for manufacturing systems including CAM and CIMS.
5 Interpret quality control techniques to improve manufacturing system efficiency.

Indicative Module Content
Joining processes and equipment: fusion welding process, solid-state welding process, Brazing, Soldering, Adhesive-bonding, and Mechanical Fastening Processes. Surface processing operations: Surface Roughness and Measurement; Friction, Wear, and Lubrication. Surface Treatments, Coatings, and Cleaning. Fundamentals of rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing processes. Automation of Manufacturing Processes and Operations Computer-aided Manufacturing Computer-integrated Manufacturing Systems Manufacturing in a Competitive Environment Manufacturing support systems: process planning and production control, quality control and inspection

Module Delivery
The module is delivered in Blended Learning mode using structured online learning materials/activities and directed study, facilitated by regular online tutor support. Workplace Mentor support and work-based learning activities will allow students to contextualise this learning to their own workplace. Face-to-face engagement occurs through annual induction sessions, employer work-site visits, and modular on-campus workshops.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 30 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 30 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours 240 N/A
TOTAL 300 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body 240  

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 60% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3
Description: Case study covering manufacturing processes.
Component 2
Type: Coursework Weighting: 40% Outcomes Assessed: 4, 5
Description: Case study covering automation technology and manufacturing systems.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
The module has 2 components and to gain an overall pass a minimum D grade must be achieved in each component. The component weighting is as follows: C1 (y-axis) is worth 60% and C2 (x-axis) is worth 40%.
Coursework:
Coursework: A B C D E F NS
A A A B B E E
B B B B C E E
C B C C C E E
D C C D D E E
E E E E E E F
F E E E F F F
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module Completion of EN2100, EN2101, EN2102, EN2103 or equivalent.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 CALLISTER W.D., RETHWISCH, D. G., 2014. Materials Science and Engineering. 9th Edition SI Version, New York: Wiley
2 KALPAKJIAN, S. and SCMID, S., 2014. Manufacturing engineering & technology. 7th edition. Harlow: Pearson.
3 GROOVER, M.P., 2016. Principles of modern manufacturing. Global Edition SI Version. New York: Wiley.

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