The aim of the module is to enhance students’ knowledge and understanding of the mathematics and scientific assembly, systems integration, principles related to mechanics, materials, manufacturing and design processes, and to develop their ability to apply this knowledge to real- life industrial designs.
Syllabus
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN: Use of Solidworks
DESIGN: Product Design Specification, Engineering drawings to BS8888
MACHINE ELEMENT THEORY: Theory of flexible machine elements, nomenclature, kinematics and kinetics, geometric relationships. Types of flexible machine elements. Power translation screws, Square, V and buttress threads, force and stress analysis, and friction analysis Cams – Types of cam, nomenclature, kinematics and kinetics, geometric relationships, cam/follower relationships.
MECHANICAL DESIGN: Concepts of axial, radial, circumferential location, bearing (rolling & journal) elastohydrodynamic lubrication, static and dynamic seals. Selection of component bought out from specialist suppliers, design and validation of components to be manufactured in-house, selection of materials, manufacturing methods or systems concepts that are related to more than component. Use of appropriate software in the design process. DESIGN FOR SYSTEMS INTEGRATION: Concepts and principles of design for assembly of major sub-systems, design for systems integration including mechanical systems, actuators, sensors, etc. DESIGN FOR COMPONENT ASSEMBLY: Concepts and principles of design for assembly (DFA) and design for automated assembly (DFAA), design guidelines, Lucas DFA method including design efficiency analysis, feeding and fitting ratios. Hitachi DFA method including the assembly ability evaluation score ratio (E) and assembly cost ratio (K), and Boothroyd-Dewhurst method including assembly time and cost, and minimum number of parts. Lucas DFA Method on Manufacturing Cost Analysis.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Understand and apply appropriate codes of practice and international standards i.e. BS 8888
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the mathematics and scientific principles related to the analysis of machine elements, components, and systems
Design and realize a physical system or component to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
Manage the engineering design process, identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems and evaluate outcomes.
Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively and work well on team-based engineering projects
Identify and manage cost drivers applied to the design and selection of components and systems constrained by a brief.
Work with technical uncertainty to develop technical solutions
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the mathematics and scientific principles related to mechanics and manufacturing processes, and to develop the principles involved in real designs in industry.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the mathematics and scientific principles related to Design for Assembly.
Demonstrate an awareness of quality related issues.
Assessment
30346-01 : Coursework : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessment:
100% Continuous assessment, comprising: (50%) coursework at midpoint of module(50%) coursework at the end of semester 1
Reassessment:
Module needs to be repeated in full in the next available session.