Module Details

Module Code: MANU6005
Title: Advanced Manufacturing Tech.
Long Title: Advanced Manufacturing Tech.
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2018/19 ( September 2018 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5400 - Manufacturing Engineering
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: This module involves the instruction in CNC manufacturing processes, specialised welding and thermal cutting process and related studies.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the principles of advanced fusion welding and thermal cutting processes.
LO2 Apply codes of practice and industry regulations and assess material weldability
LO3 Describe the principles of automated CNC manufacturing processes.
LO4 Programme and Operate CNC Machines Tools.
LO5 Create CAD/CAM programmes
LO6 Use and programme full 5-axis and 3 plus 2 machines.
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).
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.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
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.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Welding Processes
Description and uses of Robotic welding,Orbital pipe welding, Electronbeam, Laser, Plasma Arc and Resistance welding processess etc.
Thermal cutting
Thermal cutting processes including, Laser Cutting, Waterjet Cutting, Profile Cutting.
Weldability of materials
The selection of a welding process, and the effect it has on it's weldability, possible defects etc. Destructive and Non-Destructive Testing.
Tooling/Coolant
Tool Types, Tooling Materials, Tool Holding, Speeds/Feeds, Coolant types, Coolant applications, Pressures, Filtration.
Surface Texture
Surface Patterns, Roughness, Waviness, Lay, Measurement, Values, Profilometer.
CNC Programming - 2D
Write and Simulate CNC programmes on CNC Controllers/Pc's, ISO/Heidenhain/Conversational Languages, Absolute/Incremental, Cartesian/Polar, Programme Section Repeats, Canned Cycles.
Machining Centres
Operation of CNC Machining Centres, Programme Input/Editing, Machine Initialisation, Tool Length Offset, Automatic TLO, Origin Setting, Automatic Machining modes, Part measurement probing.
CNC Mill/Turn
Operation of CNC Lathe, Machine Initialisation, Programme Input/Editing, Tool Offset Setting, Live Tooling, Origin Setting, Speeds/Feeds setting, Milling cycles, Automatic Machining.
CAD/CAM
Create drawing and 3D Solid Models, Tool selecting and Defining, Defining Tool Paths 2D, 2 1/2D & 3D, Create Part Programmes, Download/Upload programmes, Post Processor.
5-Axis Machining Centre
Part orientation using 3 plus 2 axis, Full 5-axis programming via CAD/CAM, Machining.
Plastic Injection Moulding
Setup/Operation of Injection Moulding Machine, Automatic Production.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 70
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 3,4,5,6
Assessment Description
Based on lab work
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Based on lab/class work
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Reports based on thermal processes demonstrated and discussed during Labs
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat the module
The assessment of this module is inextricably linked to the delivery. The student must reattend the module in its entirety in order to be reassessed.

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 Welding related studies Every Week 0.50 0.5
Lab Contact Welding course work Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Precision engineering instruction Every Week 2.50 2.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self directed study Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Davies. (1994), Welding Science and Technology Vols 1&2, 10th.. Cambridge University Press.
  • Michael Fitzpatrick. (2018), Machining and CNC Technology, 4rd Edition. McGraw-Hill, [ISBN: 978-12598274].
  • P. T. Houldcroft,. (2001), Welding and Cutting, [ISBN: 1-85573-578-4].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Website, The Welding Institute, Cambridge.. Health, safety and environment - Job Knowledge,
    http://www.twi.co.uk/content/prof_jobkno w.html
  • Website, www.twi-global.com.
  • Website, Heidenhain. TNC Manual,
    http://content.heidenhain.de/doku/tnc_gu ide/pdf_files/TNC400/280476-xx/bhb/340_1 35-22.pdf
  • Website, Heidenhain. Pilot,
    http://content.heidenhain.de/doku/tnc_gu ide/pdf_files/TNC400/280476-xx/lotse/340 _134-21.pdf
  • Website, Heidenhain. Basic Programe Manual,
    http://content.heidenhain.de/doku/tnc_gu ide/pdf_files/TNC400/Kurse/en/basis.pdf
  • Website, Heidenhain. Advanced Programme Manual,
    http://content.heidenhain.de/doku/tnc_gu ide/pdf_files/TNC400/Kurse/en/aufbau.pdf
  • Website, http://www.hurco.com/en-gb/support/train ing/video-blog/default.aspx.
  • Website, http://www.hurco.com/media/Manuals/MAX5- Console-Graphics-Guide.pdf.
  • Website, http://www.hurco.com/media/Manuals/WinMa x_Mill_Conversational_Programming_v9.1_N ov2012.pdf.
  • Website, http://www.hurco.com/media/Manuals/WinMa x_Mill_Oprtions_v9.1_Nov2012.pdf.
  • Website, http://www.hurco.com/media/Manuals/Mill- Operator-User-Guide.pdf.
  • Website, http://www.hurco.com/media/Manuals/Maint enance_and_Safety_CE_Manual_v453EN.pdf.
  • Website, http://www.hurco.com/media/Manuals/WinMa x_Mill_Programming.pdf.
  • Website, http://www.hurco.com/media/Manuals/WinMa x_Mill_NC_Programming_v9.1_Nov2012.pdf.
  • Website, https://www.sandvik.coromant.com/en-gb/k nowledge.
  • Website, http://help.autodesk.com/view/INVHSM/201 8/ENU/, Autodesk.
  • Website, https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/p owermill/getting-started/caas/simplecont ent/content/powermill-getting-started-tu torial.html, Autodesk.
  • Website, https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/p owermill/getting-started/caas/CloudHelp/ cloudhelp/2018/ENU/PWRM-ReferenceHelp/fi les/GUID-2180E2E9-3DEE-4467-AB16-EA83B0E 3E322-htm.html.
  • Website, http://content.heidenhain.de/doku/tnc_gu ide/html/en/index/1242135142456/12421351 42489/1242135142489.html.
  • Website, https://www.industry.usa.siemens.com/dri ves/us/en/cnc/resource-library/Documents /User-Guide-SINUMERIK-Operate.pdf.
  • Website, http://dl.mitsubishielectric.com/dl/fa/d ocument/manual/cnc/ib1500042/ib1500042g. pdf.
 
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