MODULE SPECIFICATION FORM
Module Title: Introduction to Manufacturing
Processes and Techniques
Level
:
4 Credit
Value:
20
Module code:
ENGF404
Semester(s) in which to be offered:
1 and 2 With effect from:
Sept
2010
Existing/New
:
Title of module being replaced (if any):
Originating
Subject:
Engineering
Module duration:- 45 hrs contact
155 hrs private study
Module
Leader:
Mr Robert Parry
Status: core/option/elective
(identify programme where appropriate):
Core
Percentage taught by Subjects other than originating Subject (please name other Subjects):
0%
Programme(s) in which to be offered:
Foundation Degree Aeronautical
Engineering (Manufacture)
Pre-requisites per programme (between levels):
Co-requisites per programme (within a level):
Module Aims:
To provide students with a broad and in-depth knowledge of a range of manufacturing processes and techniques that can be applied to a variety of materials for a variety of manufacturing applications.

At the end of this module the learner should be able to through knowledge and understanding:-
1) Select suitable conventional machining processes and techniques for generating various geometrical forms to a given specification and forming processes for a given component specification problems.
2) Select suitable non-conventional machining techniques for a given component specification with emphasis on composite materials machining.
Transferable/Key Skills and other attributes:

Applying technology through theoretical and practical applications

The ability to read and use appropriate literature with a full and critical understanding

Applying numeracy to practical problems in aircraft systems
Assessment: please indicate the type(s) of assessment (e.g. examination, oral, coursework, project) and the weighting of each (%).
The assessment is 100% in course.
Assessment number
(use as appropriate)
Type of assessment Outcome Weighting Duration
(if in course test)
Word count
(if coursework)
Assessment
One:
Assessment
Two:
Written assignment on conventional machining with emphasis on students place of work
Assignment to investigate modern and non conventional methods of manufacture
1
2
50%
50%
N/A
N/A
1500
1500
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
The module theory will be delivered by a series of lectures underpinned with video/DVD support and complemented with demonstrations and laboratory practical work.
The learning element will be evaluated by carrying out the assessment laid out above which will ensure the learner has achieved all the stipulated outcomes.
Syllabus outline :
Conventional machining processes and techniques

Selection criteria
Tooling requirements
Workholding devices and techniques
Casting and forming processes
Selection criteria
Categorise forming processes
Changes to material properties
Forming techniques that can be performed on ceramic materials
Tooling requirements
Non-conventional machining techniques
Categorise non-conventional machining techniques
Techniques of non-conventional machining
Tooling requirements to machine composite materials
Components that can be manufactured by these processes
Essential Reading:
Krar S and Gill A
–
Exploring Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (Industrial
Press, 2003) ISBN 0831131500
DeGarmo E P, Black J T, Kosher R A – Materials and Processes in Manufacturing
(Wiley, 2002) ISBN 0471033065
Recommended Reading:
Kalpakjian S and Schmid S R
–
Manufacturing Engineering and Technology (4 th
Edition) (Prentice Hall, 2000) ISBN 0201361310
Kalpakjian S - Manufacturing processes for engineering materials (4th Edition)
(Pearson,2002) ISBN 0130408719
Schey J – Introduction to Manufacturing Processes (3 rd Edition) (McGraw Hill,2000)
ISBN 0071169113)