Subject Description Form
Subject Code
ISE551
Subject Title
Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Credit Value
3
Level
5
Pre-requisite/Corequisite/Exclusion
Exclusion: “Advanced Materials Processing Technologies” (code: ISE6602)
Objectives
This subject provides students with
Intended Learning
Outcomes
Subject Synopsis/
Indicative Syllabus
1.
machining principles and processes in the manufacturing of precision
components and products that use conventional, nonconventional, and
surface engineering technologies;
2.
a basic understanding of the machining capabilities, limitations, and
productivity of advanced manufacturing processes.
Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to:
a.
apply the working principles and processing characteristics of ultraprecision machining, high-speed machining methods, and nontraditional
machining to the production of precision components;
b.
determine the quality and surface integrity of products treated by surface
engineering processes;
c.
determine the formability of a given material and geometric combination
using fine-blanking processes;
d.
prescribe a laser materials processing technique suitable for a given
product with material, size, precision, and surface quality requirements.
1.
Overview of Advanced Manufacturing Processes
Outline of modern processes for the production of precision components:
ultra-precision machining, single-point diamond turning, and grinding.
Fine blanking. Physicochemical machining processes. Physical and
chemical vapour deposition. Laser technology. Electric discharge
machining.
2.
Precision Removal Processes
Ultra-precision machining, principles and applications, precision plastic
optical products. High-speed machining. Micro electric discharge
machining. Physicochemical machining, micro-components.
3.
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Precision Forming
Fine blanking, process mechanisms, capability and quality, dynamic
characteristics of equipment, modern developments in related technology.
4.
Surface Engineering
Chemical and physical vapour deposition (CVD, PVD), capability and
accuracy, distortion and residual stresses, applications in optical and
electronic devices.
5.
Laser Technology
Fundamentals of lasers. Industrial lasers. Laser materials processing.
Microstructuring, microvia drilling.
Teaching/Learning
Methodology
The subject is taught through a combination of lectures, laboratory exercises,
and tutorial assignments integrated with a mini-project. The lectures introduce
the student to in-depth knowledge in the current practices of advanced
manufacturing technologies. The laboratory and tutorial exercises provide
opportunities for student to learn and practice with guiding materials. Miniprojects promote students’ ability to conduct a literature search and their selflearning skills.
Teaching/Learning
Methodologies
Lecture
Tutorial
Seminars
Project/case studies
Assessment Methods
in Alignment with
Intended Learning
Outcomes
Specific assessment
methods/tasks
Intended Subject Learning Outcomes to be
assessed
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b
c
d
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Intended subject learning outcomes to
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1. Assignments
7%
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2. Lab exercises
8%
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3. Mini-project
25%
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4. Final examination
60%
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Total
100%
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The assignments, which are administered periodically throughout the course,
are designed to facilitate students to reflect on and apply the knowledge learnt.
The laboratory exercises are designed to assess students’ problem-solving skills
in advanced manufacturing technology (learning outcomes (a) and (b)).
The mini-projects follow a problem-based format and include case studies,
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presentations, and report writing. They are designed to facilitate students to
acquire the relevant knowledge and demonstrate their ability to apply different
technologies. The final examination is used to assess students’ individual
achievement in all of the intended learning outcomes.
Student Study
Effort Expected
Class contact:
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Lectures
21 Hrs.
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Tutorials
6 Hrs.
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Laboratory work
9 Hrs.
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mini-projects presentation
3 Hrs
Other student study effort:
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Assignments
20 Hrs.
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Preparation for the laboratory exercises,
assignments, and mini-project presentation,
and report writing
53 Hrs.
Total student study effort
Reading List and
References
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112 Hrs.
1.
Shaw M.C. 1996, Principles of Abrasive Processing, Oxford University
Press
2.
Burakowaski Tadeusz 1999, Surface Engineering of Metals: Principles,
Equipment, Technologies, CRC Press
3.
Carl Sommer, 2000, Non-Traditional Machining Handbook, Advance
Publishing , Inc.
4.
Hassan Ei-Hofy 2005, Advanced Machining Processes-Nontraditional
and Hybrid Machining Processes, McGraw-Hill
5.
Hassan El-Hofy,2007, Fundamentals of Machining
Press, Taylor & Francis Group.
6.
P.K. Mishra, 2007, Nonconventional Machining, Narosa publishing
House.
7.
Davim Paulo J. 2008, Machining – Fundamentals and Recent Advances,
Springer
Processes, CRC
8.
Dornfeld David, Lee Dae-Eun 2008, Precision Manufacturing, Spinger
9.
Grzesik, Wit 2008, Advanced Machining Processes of Metallic Materials,
Elsevier
10. Cheng Kai 2009, Machining Dynamics-Fundamentals, Applications and
Practices, Springer
11. J. Paulo Davim, 2010, Metal Cutting- Material and Manufacturing
Technology Series, Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
12. Kai Cheng, 2013, Micro-Cutting: Fundamentals and Applications, Wiley.
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