Module Descriptors
DESIGN REALISATION
MECH50306
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
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Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • CLASS-TEST weighted at 50%
  • COURSEWORK weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Texts
Plastics Engineering, R J Crawford, ISBN: 0750637641
Practical Casting, Tim McCreight, ISBN: 096159845X
The Complete Handbook of Sand Casting, C. W. Ammen, ISBN: 083061043X
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Learning Strategies
Formal lectures (24 hours) will be held each week but these will be supported by videos which can be viewed by the student online or via the library. The students understanding of each video will be self assessed by means of an online questionnaire.
A series of lab sessions (12 hours) will also be held on the Pro/PlasticAdvisor software, practical welding skills etc.
Module Indicative Content
This module provides an overview of the techniques used to realise a design in a commercial environment. Several different manufacturing techniques will be discussed from the perspective of the designer i.e. design requirements, material requirements, economic batch size, accuracy, repeatability etc. Typical manufacturing methods covered will be:-
Metal Forming : Sand casting, die casting, forging etc.
Plastic Forming : Injection moulding, blow moulding, compression moulding, extrusion etc.
Joining Methods : Welding, Adhesives etc.
The discussion of injection moulding will include training on the use of Pro/PlasticAdvisor software which can be used to predict the suitability of a component for injection moulding.
Module Additional Assessment Details
50% Multiple choice class test of 2 Hours duration, learning outcomes 1 and 3.
50% In course Assessment, learning outcomes 2 and 3.
The in course assessment will require the student to analyse a 3D CAD model of a component for injection moulding using the Pro/PlasticAdvisor software and to make recommendation and modifications to the design to improve mouldability.
Module Resources
Various videos on manufacturing methods.
Pro/PlasticAdvisor software