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Department of Mechanical Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


ME10006: Design materials & manufacturing 1

Click here for further information Credits: 6
Click here for further information Level: Certificate (FHEQ level 4)
Click here for further information Period: Semester 1
Click here for further information Assessment: CW 65%, EX 35%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: ME10006 Re-assessment Coursework (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites: This unit is not normally available to visiting/exchange students.
Click here for further information 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.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

ME10006 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering
  • UEXX-AFB02 : BEng (hons) Integrated Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (Full-time) - Year 1
  • UEXX-AKB02 : BEng (hons) Integrated Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (Thick Sandwich) - Year 1
  • UEXX-AFM02 : MEng (hons) Integrated Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (Full-time) - Year 1
  • UEXX-AKM02 : MEng (hons) Integrated Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (Thick Sandwich) - Year 1
Department of Mechanical Engineering
  • UEME-AFB26 : BEng (hons) Aerospace Engineering (Full-time) - Year 1
  • UEME-AKB26 : BEng (hons) Aerospace Engineering (Thick Sandwich) - Year 1
  • UEME-AFB01 : BEng (hons) Automotive Engineering (Full-time) - Year 1
  • UEME-AKB01 : BEng (hons) Automotive Engineering (Thick Sandwich) - Year 1
  • UEME-AFB16 : BEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering (Full-time) - Year 1
  • UEME-AKB16 : BEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering (Thick Sandwich) - Year 1
  • UEME-AFB41 : BEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering with Advanced Design and Innovation (Full-time) - Year 1
  • UEME-AKB41 : BEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering with Advanced Design and Innovation (Thick Sandwich) - Year 1
  • UEME-AFB38 : BEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing and Management (Full-time) - Year 1
  • UEME-AKB38 : BEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing and Management (Thick Sandwich) - Year 1
  • UEME-AFM04 : MEng (hons) Aerospace Engineering (Full-time) - Year 1
  • UEME-AKM04 : MEng (hons) Aerospace Engineering (Thick Sandwich) - Year 1
  • UEME-AFM01 : MEng (hons) Automotive Engineering (Full-time) - Year 1
  • UEME-AKM01 : MEng (hons) Automotive Engineering (Thick Sandwich) - Year 1
  • UEME-AFM16 : MEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering (Full-time) - Year 1
  • UEME-AKM16 : MEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering (Thick Sandwich) - Year 1
  • UEME-AFM41 : MEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering with Advanced Design and Innovation (Full-time) - Year 1
  • UEME-AKM41 : MEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering with Advanced Design and Innovation (Thick Sandwich) - Year 1
  • UEME-AFM38 : MEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing and Management (Full-time) - Year 1
  • UEME-AKM38 : MEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing and Management (Thick Sandwich) - Year 1

NB. Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.