Manufacturing Technology

Overview

Structure and properties of engineering materials, laser manufacturing processes, as well as joining and assembling processes (welding, brazing, adhesive bonding, mechanical assembly). Control, automation, and metrology assisted automation, standards for quality control. Principles of design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA), techniques for product simplification and cost reduction. Current trends and perspectives on manufacturing technology with guest lectures from industry and research, and practical sessions in School/other manufacturing facilities. Advance readings containing case studies will precede each of these major topics, and will form the basis for discussion and content delivery. Follow-on assignments will require application of this content in the context of the case studies and implementation in manufacturing facilities. Knowledge in laser manufacturing will be accessed by class test.

Learning Objectives

Apply a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems. Some/Much of the knowledge will be at the forefront of the particular subject of study and informed by a critical awareness of new developments and the wider context of engineering

Select and critically evaluate technical literature and other sources of information to solve complex problems

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

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

Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader of a team. Evaluate effectiveness of own and team performance

Communicate effectively on complex engineering matters with technical and non-technical audiences, evaluating the effectiveness of the methods used

Skills

Apply skills in problem solving, communication, information retrieval, working with others, and the effective use of general IT facilities.

Assessment

None.