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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Manufacturing Processes 2
Module Code	MM235
School	School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Joseph Stokes Semester 2: Joseph Stokes Autumn: Joseph Stokes
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The module introduces students to the wide range of material forming type manufacturing processes which are currently used in manufacturing industry (forging, rolling, bending, piercing, extrusion, drawing, welding). The module will develop an understanding of and a capacity to select the optimum manufacturing process for the production of products. This will be achieved by developing a working knowledge and understanding of the factors involved in the operation of each manufacturing process using analytical equations.Students are expected to attend and contribute to lectures and tutorials, engage in assignments through both online and class room delivery.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate a solid grounding in analytical techniques used to determine the forces and stresses involved in manufacturing processes such as; Forging, rolling, bending, piercing and punching, drawing and extrusion
2. Apply analysis to metal forming processes such as welding and related processes
3. To combine all of the analytical calculations into one large manufacturing design for the production of engineering components in terms of a project assignment, writen and submitted individually.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	Module Content
Tutorial	12	Worked Examination Examples
Assignment	25	Assignment research, calculation and report writing
Independent learning	64	Background and module learning, preparation for examinations
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Analysis of Metal Forming Processes.
Use of Upper and Lower Bound Analytical techniques to determine forces involved in forging, extrusion, rolling, bending, piercing and blanking, and metal drawing. Analysis of arc, gas, resistance and friction welding techniques along with an introduction into coating analysis..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	20%	Examination Weight	80%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Project	Production of a Steel Bracket Using: Rolling, Forging, Bending, Piercing, Drawing and Extrusion Techniques, in a written report	20%	Week 10

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List