Manufacturing Technology 2

Overview

1. Theory of basic manufacturing methods aiming to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles and techniques of manufacturing.
2. Workshop practice where students will have the opportunity to manufacture parts through advanced techniques such as 3D printing, laser cutting, lathe turning, sheet metal work and CNC machining, but also complete basic hand tool and assembly tasks.
3. Students will also complete Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) tasks, taking into account the practicalities of manufacture, to programme a CNC mill.

Learning Objectives

Select and apply appropriate computational and analytical techniques to model complex problems, recognising/discussing the limitations of the techniques employed.

Apply an integrated or systems approach to the solution of complex problems.

Use practical laboratory and workshop skills to investigate complex problems.

Select and apply appropriate materials, equipment, engineering technologies and processes, recognising their limitations.

Discuss the role of quality management systems and continuous improvement in the context of complex problems.

Skills

Effectively interact with a range of different manufacturing technologies they are likely to encounter in industry.

Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader of a team

An appreciation of different manufacturing methods, their application and advantages/disadvantages

Assessment

It is compulsory to pass the Class Test (30%) element for this module.