436-362 Design/Processes

This subject is intended to be taken by students enrolled in BE/BCom within the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering.

Students will be expected to be familiar with material covered in 436-101 Engineering Mechanics and Materials, 436-105 Engineering Communications, 436-221/223 Engineering Design and Materials 2/2E.

Unit 1, Engineering Design: Upon completion of this unit, students should be skilled in synthesising solutions to open-ended design problems at an intermediate level of complexity in mechanical engineering; skilled in the management of design projects requiring the solution of such problems; have gained an appreciation of computer-based methods in concurrent design; and have gained a deep understanding of the concepts and methods of designing for quality, of managing variability and of integrating design with downstream manufacturing operations.

Topics include concurrent design of systems and products; computer-based techniques for geometric modelling, materials selection, service simulations and representation of manufacturing knowledge; management of variability in product geometry and performance; tolerance technology in 1-D, 2-D and 3-D applications, techniques for robust design; quality assurance in engineering design; and life cycle design, quality function deployment, causal networks and failure modes and effects analyses, ISO 9001 and traceability of critical decisions.

Unit 2, Introduction to Manufacturing Processes: Upon completion, students should understand the basic principles, objectives and performance characteristics of some major methods of shaping components; and understand the variables affecting the performance of the various processes and the process capabilities as a basis for simultaneous engineering and a more advanced study of manufacturing processes.

Topics covered include principles, performance characteristics and process selection of manufacturing processes; and casting, moulding and other forming and bulk deformation processes; and material removal, finishing and fabrication.

Two examination papers not exceeding two hours each; tests, continuous assessment of projects, assignments and laboratory reports not exceeding 40 pages. Students will be notified of the weighting of assessment components at the beginning of semester.