Subject Description Form
Subject Code
ISE4017
Subject Title
Advanced Manufacturing Technology for Aircraft Production
Credit Value
3
Level
4
Pre-requisite/Corequisite/Exclusion
ME37002 Aircraft Structure and Materials
Objectives
This subject provides students with
Intended Learning
Outcomes
Subject Synopsis/
Indicative Syllabus
1.
an understanding of some specific advanced and emerging manufacturing
technologies employed in industry with an emphasis on aircraft structures
and components fabrication;
2.
a basic understanding of the capabilities, limitations, and productivity of
these manufacturing technologies.
Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to
a.
comprehend the merits and limitations of the taught technologies, in
terms of product properties, flexibility, productivity, quality, etc.
b.
identify suitable manufacturing technologies for the production of some
high-value added engineering products with an emphasis on aircraft
structures and components.
1.
Net Shape Manufacturing Technology
Superplastic forming and diffusion bonding; Isothermal shape rolling
process; Hot isostatic pressing (HIP); Laser net shape forming; Single
crystal casting; Cosworth process, Squeeze casting
2.
Thermoplastic Forming Technologies
Autoclave; Foam fabrication; Vacuum infusion technology; Liquid
moulding of reactive mixtures
3.
Coating Systems and Technology
Philosophy of surface engineering: protection for corrosion and wear.
Advanced coating systems for gas turbines: intermetallic barrier coatings
and thermal barrier coatings; multi-layer structures, functionally gradient
materials. Coating processes: electro deposition; flame spraying; plasma
spray; chemical and physical vapour deposition (CVD, PVD); laser
cladding
4.
Joining Processes
Electron beam welding; Laser welding; Friction and stir welding;
Different joining methods in composites
5.
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Removal Processes
High-speed machining; Electric discharge machining (EDM);
Electrochemical discharge machining (ECDM); Water-jet machining;
Laser cutting and 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. The
mini-project promotes students’ ability to conduct a literature search and their
self-learning skills.
Assessment Methods
in Alignment with
Intended Learning
Outcomes
Specific assessment
methods/tasks
%
weighting
Intended subject learning outcomes to
be assessed
a
b

1. Assignments
10%

2. Lab report
10%

3. Mini-project
20%


4. Final examination
60%


Total
100%
The assignments, which are administered periodically throughout the course,
are designed to facilitate students to reflect on and apply the knowledge learnt.
The laboratory exercise is designed to assess students’ problem-solving skills
in advanced manufacturing technology.
The mini-projects follow a problem-based format and include case studies,
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:

Lectures
26 Hrs.

Tutorials
6 Hrs.

Laboratory work and mini-project
7 Hrs.
Other student study effort:

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Guided reading , Assignments, Laboratory
report
25 Hrs.

Self-study, preparation for examination
Total student study effort
Reading List and
References
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40 Hrs.
104 Hrs.
1.
D.F. Horne 1986, Aircraft Production Technology, Cambridge University
Press
2.
S. Kalpakjian and S.R. Schmid 2006, Manufacturing Engineering and
Technology, Prentice Hall
3.
Advanced Materials & Processes (serial), ASM International
4.
Steve Krar and Arthur Gill 2003 Exploring Advanced Manufacturing
Technologies, Industrial Press
5.
Hassan Ei-Hofy 2005 Advanced Machining Processes-Nontraditional and
Hybrid Machining Processes, McGraw-Hill