Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

In the current competitive environment, a product's time to market is critical. Solid modelling with a seamless integration with rapid prototyping techniques, computer aided part programming are some enabling technologies towards a reduction in lead times. Knowledge in the use of these technologies and techniques used in rapid product development through a concurrent engineering approach is essential for you to work as an engineer in the manufacturing industry. This unit follows from materials and manufacturing units you have completed and required for Mechatronics Systems Design unit.

Aims

The unit aims to develop a basic understanding of concurrent engineering with the techniques and technologies used in rapid product development. Basic skills in the principles of solid modelling, NC/CNC, RP, RT, RM along with techniques such as creating manufacturing specification, DFA, DFM, FMEA, QFD will be introduced.

Objectives

On completion of this unit you should be able to:
1. describe the principles of concurrent engineering place and the use of techniques such as QFD, DFM, FMEA, DOE in the concurrent engineering context.
2. create solid models based on design intent using solid modelling software at a basic level
3. compare the merits of various rapid prototyping and tooling techniques including the ability to write NC part programs from the understanding of NC machines and their controllers.
4. produce a manufacturing specification from some basic functional requirements of the design by employing problem solving skill.

Content

• Introduction to concurrent engineering in the context of product development.


• Techniques used in accelerated product development such as QFD, DFM, FMEA etc.


• Introduction to solid modelling; techniques used in the development of solid models.


• Computer Numerical Control and basic Manual NC part programming..


• Introduction to CAD/CAM and the use of CAM software.


• Rapid prototyping and tooling techniques and their relative merits.


• Basic concepts in the analysis of design, relating functional requirements to manufacturing processes and produce a workable manufacturing specification.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

Teaching Mode: Hours per week: 5
Lecture: 2 hours
Laboratory/Computer classes: 3 hours

Lectures will cover the main concepts with practical examples and applications. Learning and teaching approaches include hands-on laboratory, computer based practice exercises. You will engage in problem solving activities such as writing NC programs, creating tool path using CAM software & manufacturing specification and present them in reports.

Assessment

Assessment will include a set of problem solving activities in writing a short investigative report, developing solid models to satisfy design intents, NC programs, creating tool path using CAM software & manufacturing specification and a final exam.You will also have the opportunity to receive feedback on your problem solving exercises in computer based tutorials. Oral feedback will be given while performing the laboratory exercises and through written comments on your reports.

Assessment name: Report
Description: Assessment consists of three components related to product development and you are required to:
- Write a short investigative report on concurrent engineering
- Develop a model based on design intents.
- Develop manufacturing specification for a product assembly.
You have a chance to improve on the investigative report based on feedback for the final submission.
Relates to objectives: - describe the principles of concurrent engineering place and the use of techniques such as QFD, DFM, FMEA, DOE in the concurrent engineering context.
- create solid models based on design intent using solid modelling software at a basic level
- produce a manufacturing specification from some basic functional requirements of the design by employing problem solving skill.
Weight: 30%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Wks 7 & 12


Assessment name: CNC/CAM and Rapid Prototyping
Description: Assessment consists of three components related to prototyping and you are required to: - write manual part NC program for the part drawings given
- create NC program using CAM software.
- develop models, for rapid prototyping to evaluate the accuracy and usefulness of the technology
Relates to objectives: - compare the merits of various rapid prototyping and tooling techniques including the ability to write NC part programs from the understanding of NC machines and their controllers.
Weight: 30%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Group with Individual Component
Due date: Wk 12


Assessment name: Examination (Theory)
Description: Problem solving and discussion type questions based on the topics covered in lectures.
Relates to objectives: - describe the principles of concurrent engineering place and the use of techniques such as QFD, DFM, FMEA, DOE in the concurrent engineering context.
- compare the merits of various rapid prototyping and tooling techniques including the ability to write NC part programs from the understanding of NC machines and their controllers.
- produce a manufacturing specification from some basic functional requirements of the design by employing problem solving skill.
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Exam Period


Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

The Blackboard site will contain the basic material related to this unit.

Text:
No prescribed text

References:
Author: Singh,N.
Title: Systems Approach to Computer Integrated Design and Manufacturing
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Year: 1996

Author: Groover,M.P.
Title: Automation, Production Systems and Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Publisher: Prentice Hall, Year: 1987

Author: Bedworth,D.D., Henderson,M.R., & Wolfe,P.M.
Title: Computer Integrated Design and Manufacturing
Publisher: Mcgraw Hill, Year: 1991

Author: Chua Chee Kai, Leong Kah Fai.
Title: Rapid prototyping : principles & applications in manufacturing
Publisher: John Wiley. Year: 1997

Author: Ronald G. Day,
Title: Quality function deployment : linking a company with its customers
Publisher: ASQC Quality Press, Year: 1993

Author: Roy A. Williams,
Title: Fundamentals of Dimensioning & Tolerancing
Publisher: Edward Arnold, Year: 1991

Author: Boothroyd G, Dewhurst,R and Knight W.A.,
Title: Propduct Design for Manufacture and Assembly
Publisher: CRC Press, Year: 2011

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Risk assessment statement

You will undertake lectures and tutorials in the traditional classrooms and lecture theatres. As such, there are no extraordinary workplace health and safety issues associated with these components of the unit.
You must complete a General health and Safety Induction and follow the guidelines at all times in the laboratory. The practical sessions in the laboratory will be under the supervision of the lecturer and technical staff of the Faculty of BEE. In any laboratory practicals you will be advised of requirements of safe and responsible behaviour and will be required to wear appropriate protective items (e.g. closed shoes or steel capped shoes).

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 22-Oct-2012