Department of Mechanical Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2010/11 |
ME10006: Design materials & manufacturing 1 |
 Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Certificate |
| Period: | This unit is available in... |
| Semester 1 |
| Assessment:
| CW 65%, EX 35% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | ME10006 Re-assessment Coursework (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
| This unit is not normally available to visiting/exchange students. |
| Description:
| Aims: To introduce students to the concept of the design process and visual thinking. To introduce basic manufacturing processes To show the link between design and manufacture. To develop self-instructional learning skills. To become familiar with engineering artefacts and processes. Learning Outcomes: After taking this unit the student should be able to: * Produce and interpret engineering drawings for manufacture and assembly. * Make freehand engineering sketches. * Understand the processes of machining, forming and joining and the heat treatment of metals. * Select from an extending range of traditional manufacturing processes. * Use a workbook approach for self-learning. Skills: Problem solving; written communication; self-management. Content: Machining, forming, heat treatment, mechanical joints, liquid phase joints. British Standards. Sketching. Dimensioning, tolerancing and sectioning. Orthogonal part and assembly drawings. Isometric projections. |