Module information on this degree can be found below, separated by year of study.
The module information below applies for the current academic year. The academic year runs from August to July; the 'current year' switches over at the end of July.
Students select optional courses subject to rules specified in the Mechanical Engineering Student Handbook, for example at most three Design and Business courses. Please note that numbers are limited on some optional courses and selection criteria will apply.
Manufacturing Technology and Management B
Module aims
The aim of this module is to provide the knowledge and understanding of product machining to enable participation in CNC machine tool selection, CAM programming, cutting tool selection and the use of metrology. In addition, to convey the purpose and objectives of lean and associated problem solving methodologies such as Muda analysis, value stream mapping, total productive maintenance and failure mode & effect analysis and use practical diagnostic and improvement tools such as 5S, PDCA cycles, SMED, Poke Yoke, Ishikawa diagrams and statistical process control. This is the level 7 MTM module, there is also a Level 6 module and students cannot take both for credit towards their final degree. The Level 7 module has a greater focus on the product costing and process management within the coursework assessment.
ECTS = 5
Learning outcomes
On successfully completing this module, students will be able to:
1. Explain the vocabulary, documentation and operations of a product manufacturing environment.
2. Explain and discuss the evolution of modern product manufacturing industry since 1900.
3. Produce a CAM program, suitable tool list and machine setting documentation for a 2 axis or 3 axis CNC machining task.
4. Select the appropriate cutting tools for a particular metal cutting application based upon feature geometry and workpiece material.
5. Conduct studies using SPC and FMEA tools to analyse the output of a process and be capable of deducing whether there is an underlying problem within the process.
6. Explain the principles of Lean and be able to apply the relevant methodologies of a number of improvement tools applicable to both a manufacturing or a non-manufacturing activity and process.
7. Produce a product costing based on a set of management conditions and supplied figures for costs of services and equipment.
Module syllabus
Introduction to Manufacturing
Manufacturing Technology
Manufacturing Planning & Control
Lean Manufacturing
Quality
Process Improvement
Pre-requisites
All students must be competent in SolidWorks CAD and have adequate knowledge of conventional machining methods (e.g. milling, turning and drilling) as provided in ME1 & ME2.
Any non ME UGs must complete the on-line SolidWorks tutorials and review the ME1 CAD design lectures on Blackboard. A self-assessment exercise for manufacturing knowledge is also provided on the MTM Blackboard pages.
Teaching methods
Assessments
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Pass mark | ||||
Grading method | Numeric | 50% | ||
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Assessment type | Assessment description | Weighting | Pass mark | Must pass? |
Examination | 1.5 Hour exam | 50% | 50% | N |
Coursework | 4 week group activity, report & presentation | 50% | 50% | N |
Reading list
Magazines
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Manufacturing process selection handbook
1st edition, Elsevier
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The goal : a process of ongoing improvement
The goal : 30th anniversary edition., HighBridge Audio
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The goal : a process of ongoing improvement
3rd rev. ed., Gower
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MTD Magazine
MTDCNC
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Engineering subcontractor
Roger Barber Publishing