This module will enable you to understand a range of engineering processes, including research, design and developing concepts. You will be introduced to Computer Aided Design (CAD) so that you can develop and communicate ideas. A variety of modelling processes will be demonstrated and practised. Alongside this, arrange of engineering materials will be introduced to develop your understanding of classification, properties, and manufacturing processes.


You will cover the following topics:

CAD Modelling
- Parametric part modelling using a variety of appropriate features, references, constraints, dimensions and appropriate part relationships.

- Assembly Design – joints and constraints, degrees of freedom, content centre library

- Engineering Drawings- component/ assembly, bill of materials, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing


Materials
- Introduction to Classifications of Materials
- Materials Selection for design
- Atomic Bonding & Crystal Structure
- Properties & Applications of material groups and Ferrous/Non-Ferrous Alloys, Ceramics
The Design Process
- Defining Design-Research
- Concept Development
- Concept Selection
- Developing Solutions
- Reflection/Evaluation

Manufacturing Principles
- Shaping Processes including turning, milling, casting, forging, injection moulding.
- Joining Process including, brazing, welding, bonding, bolting, riveting.
- Finishing Process grinding, lapping, painting, anodising, galvanising.
- Property Enhancing Processes Ferrous Metals
- Property Enhancing Processes Non-Ferrous Metals

An individual design and build project including a report (equivalent to 3,000 words approx.), supported by sketches and processes involved in the
manufacture of an artefact, CAD models etc. (40% covering module LO2 and 3; EA1b, EL3b; D6, P1, P3, G1, D1, D6). You must pass the individual design and build project in order to pass the module.

A 1 hour test assessing module LO4 (30%); SM1b, P2

A written report assessing module LO1 (30%); P4, P6

Formative guidance and feedback will be provided in tutorial sessions within the class and through tutor
response to non-assessed tasks throughout the module.

This module will be delivered over two semesters.

A total of 96 hours of contact time (4 hours per week over two semesters) will be used.
Regular formative practical assessments will be set on CAD operation to focus your learning, supported by formal lectures and laboratories, where teaching of software, demonstrations, practical exercises will be undertaken.

This will be supported by 204 hours of independent study where you will have the opportunity to research background information related to the delivery of the core material and to work on your design project.

1. DESCRIBE THE ROLE THAT CAD MODELLING CAN PLAY IN THE DESIGN OF COMPLEX PRODUCTS (AHEP 3: P4, P6 ). Knowledge & Understanding

2. DEMONSTRATE A REASONABLE LEVEL OF COMPETENCE IN CAD MODELLING (AHEP 3: D6 ). Learning

3. DEMONSTRATE THE SKILLS LEARNT THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS OF THIS MODULE BY APPLICATION TO A DESIGN PROJECT (AHEP 3: EL3b; P1; P3; G1; D1; D6; EA1b ). Application

4. DEMOSTRATE UNDERSTANDING AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE ROLE OF MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING PROCESSES IN ENGINEERING DESIGN (AHEP 3: SM1b, P2). Knowledge & Understanding

CAD software of an industrial standard capable of parametric solid and surface modelling, drawings, assembly available to students (e.g. Autodesk Inventor ).

Manufacturing workshop and associated support for the processes. (i.e. 3D printing, Laser cutting, metal working).

Kamrani A (Editor), Azimi M (Editor), Al-Ahmari A (Editor) (2013) Methods in Product Design: New Strategies in Reengineering (Engineering and Management Innovation). CRC Press.

Jumper L, Shih R.H (2022) Parametric Modelling with AutoDesk Inventor 2023. SDC Publications.

Shih R.H (2022) Tools for Design Using AutoCAD 2023 and AutoDesk Inventor 2023. SDC Publications.

The module tutor will direct the student to the latest academic papers for each area of study technical manuals for equipment used.