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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Advanced Manufacturing | |||
| Reference | EN3108 | Version | 5 |
| Created | March 2024 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | March 2021 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | April 2024 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with a fundamental understanding of joining and surface operations as well as modern manufacturing systems. | |||
| 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 | Discuss surface processing operations including treatment, coating and cleaning. |
| 3 | Review the principles of rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing processes. |
| 4 | Assess the fundamentals of automation technologies for manufacturing systems including CAM and CIMS. |
| 5 | Discuss a manufacturing system including material selection for a given product. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| 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 |
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| This module is delivered using lectures supported by case studies and real examples of manufacturing processes and manufacturing systems. It is also supported by tutorial sessions and laboratory demonstrations, and directed study. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 80 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 220 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 300 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | Case study evaluating processing and assembly operations, rapid prototyping, and automation for manufacturing processes and systems (CAM/CIMS). | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, a grade D is required. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Completion of EN1703 and EN2704 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. |