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 Academic Year:
| 2013/4 |
| Owning Department/School:
| Department of Mechanical Engineering (administered by the Learning Partnerships Office) |
| Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Intermediate (FHEQ level 5) |
| Period: |
Academic Year at Wiltshire College |
| Assessment:
| CW50OT50 |
| Supplementary Assessment: |
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
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| Description:
| Aims: The aims of this unit are to develop the ability to identify the engineering design requirements of clients, identify the requirement for continuous research into manufacturing techniques and materials in motorsport manufacturing, understand the areas of reverse engineering and quality control, and analyse the impact of composites technology in the area of motorsport manufacture. Learning Outcomes: On completion of the unit the student should be able to: * Identify the engineering design requirements of clients; * Quantify the value of quality assurance methods and procedures in motorsport manufacture; * Improve the quality of engineering products or processes by reverse engineering of components; * Select appropriate methods and materials for motorsport manufacture; * Discuss the benefits and applications of composites in motorsport / manufacturing. Skills: During the unit students should gain the following skills in: Intellectual: * Improving own learning and performance (F,A) * Applying theory to practice (T, F, A) * Formulating outcomes (A) * Gathering and processing technical information (A) * Recognition of appropriate techniques (A) * Making and defending decisions (A) Professional: * Making written and verbal presentations (A) * Communicating professionally, using different formats (T, F, A) * Working in an independent and autonomous way (F, A) * Making choices within given constraints (F,A) * Recognising the design requirements of clients (A) * Selecting appropriate manufacturing techniques on grounds of cost, accuracy and safety (A) * Facilitation and negotiation (A) Practical: * Prioritising time and tasks (F) * Self organisation and management (F) * Planning appropriate support and monitoring progress (T, F) * The use of composite materials (T,A) * The use of CAD/CAM packages (T,A) Key: * Ability to apply theory into practice (T,F,A) * Problem solving skills (T,F,A) * Ability to produce work to agreed specifications and deadlines (A) * Working effectively as a team and group (T,F) * Writing reports (A) * Applying numerical techniques (T,A). Content: This unit concentrates on: * Use of materials for motorsport manufacture * Use of composite components * Development of manufacturing processes * Reverse engineering * Use of CAD / CAM Processes * Quality assurance * Component identification and lifecycle * Design requirements of clients * Design briefs * The design process * Design for manufacture. |
| Programme availability: |
LP20606 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Programmes administered by the Learning Partnerships Office
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