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ME50324: Manufacturing processes and analysis

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2012/3
Follow this link for further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Follow this link for further information on credits Credits: 6
Follow this link for further information on unit levels Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Follow this link for further information on period slots Period: Semester 1
Follow this link for further information on unit assessment Assessment: CW 20%, EX 80%
Follow this link for further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: ME50324 Mandatory Extra Work (where allowed by programme regulations)
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Follow this link for further information on unit content Description: Aims:
To introduce the student to methods of analysis in forming processes.
To Introduce the student to the use of numerical and experimental techniques.
To gain knowledge of simulation and modelling of manufacturing processes.
To gain understanding on how analytical methods are applied to industrial processes.
To provide the students with an appreciation and understanding of advanced non traditional material removal and shaping processes.
To Introduce the students to the methods of beam technology and their application in industry.

Learning Outcomes:
After taking this unit the student should be able to:
* Compare and contrast methods of analysis.
* Apply analytical, numerical and simulation methods to the manufacturing of parts.
* Identify appropriate methods of analysis to selected manufacturing processes.
* Select processing parameters that are necessary to the analysis and modelling of material forming processes.
* Compare various modes of deformation exhibited during material processing.
* Select appropriate process, tool and operational parameters in non-traditional processing operations and beam technology.

Skills:
Problem solving; numeracy; IT; working independently.

Content:
Syllabus: Introduction to analytical and numerical analysis in manufacturing. Work formulae. Force equilibrium methods. Slip line field theory. Limit analysis Upper and Lower Bound Techniques. Numerical methods. Visio-plasticity. Non-traditional material cutting operations; ECM, EDM, water jet cutting. Beam technology applications (e.g. Laser, Ion, Ultrasonic) and their industrial application to welding and metal removal.
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ME50324 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Mechanical Engineering
Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2012/13 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2013/14 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2012/13.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.