Module Details
| Module Code: |
MECH7007 |
| Title: |
Manufacturing Technology
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Long Title:
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Manufacturing Technology
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| NFQ Level: |
Intermediate |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 ) |
| Field of Study: |
5211 - Mechanical Engineering
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| Module Description: |
This module provides the learner with an understanding of volume manufacturing and machining processes including force calculation, finishing methods and measurement/inspection techniques.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Calculate the forces involved in machining and forming processes. |
| LO2 |
Select an apporpriate process to produce required surface finishes |
| LO3 |
Determine methods to inspect precision machined engineering components |
| LO4 |
Identify suitable plastic materials and processing methods for parts made from plastic |
| Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Material Removal Processes
Theory of Metal Machining, Theory of chip formation, Merchant theory, Tool life, tool materials and tool geometry, Cutting fluids, economics of cutting, machinability, Broaching: process, broach design
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Finishing Processes
Centreless grinding: through-feed, in-feed, end-feed, Lapping, Honing
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Forming and Shaping processes
Forging, rolling, bending, shearing, metal drawing, sheet-metal working, casting,
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Thread production and measurement
Gauge measurement, 3-wire method, optical projection.
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Gear production and measurement
Type of gears, methods of manufacture, gear measurement
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Plastic processing
Materials, processing methods, mould design, component design.
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Laboratory programme
Gear manufacture, gear measurement, thread manufacture, thread measurement, plastic processing, machining force measurement.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 30.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 70.00% |
Assessments
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Classroom lecture |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Laboratory |
Every Second Week |
1.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Study |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
8.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Classroom lecture |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Laboratory |
Every Second Week |
1.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Study |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
8.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Mikell P. Groover. (2010), Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing, Wiley & Sons, [ISBN: 978-0470-467008].
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Serope Kalpakjian, Steven R. Schmid. (2008), Manufacturing processes for engineering materials, Pearson Education, [ISBN: 978-0132272711].
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James F. Shackelford. (2009), Introduction to materials science for engineers, Prentice Hall, [ISBN: 0136012604].
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R. J. Crawford. (2004), Plastics engineering, Butterworth-Heinemann, [ISBN: 0-7506-3764-1].
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| This module does not have any other resources |
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