Overview
This unit offers extended information on material behaviours and manufacturing properties, principles of manufacturing processes and technologies. The unit aims to deepen the understanding of the material selection process and enables you to identify appropriate manufacturing processes for a particular product design and development. You will study a wide variety of manufacturing processes such as bulk deformation processes, material removal processes, finishing and joining processes, micro/nano scale manufacturing, and other modern manufacturing techniques and learn product design, quality management, and manufacturing in a competitive environment. You will apply information literacy skills to obtain relevant engineering information and identify appropriate standards and practices.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Prerequisites: (ENEG11008 Materials for Engineers or ENEG12005 Materials Science & Engineering) and MATH11218 Applied Mathematics or MATH11219 Engineering Mathematics.
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 2 - 2023
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
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You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback - Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Unit Evaluation
Enough supplementary materials were provided to the students for their learning.
The same practice will be continued in next offering.
Feedback from Unit Evaluation
The clarification of some Quizzes were not adequate.
The QUIZ questions will be revised to ensure clear clarification.
Feedback from Unit Evaluation
Assignment 2 requires multiple sources for data collection to solve.
Further guidance will be provided for student.
Feedback from Unit Evaluation
The industry site visits were helpful to learn manufacturing processes in practice.
Recommended to keep site visits ongoing.
Feedback from Unit Evaluation
The unit content was appropriate for a Mechanical Engineering degree.
The same practice will be continued in next offering.
- Establish the relationships between the microstructures of materials and their mechanical and manufacturing properties
- Explain various bulk deformation and material removal processes as applicable to ductile and brittle materials and the machine tools that are used to carry out these operations
- Calculate the forces, torques and power requirements for various processing of different materials for bulk deformation
- Analyse the mechanics of metal cutting and the control of various process parameters to achieve optimum material removal and machining economics
- Apply the knowledge of engineering metrology, instrumentation and quality assurance of manufacturing of products
- Apply information literacy skills, obtain relevant engineering information and identify appropriate standards and practices
- Work, learn and communicate in an ethical, professional manner, both individually and in teams.
The Learning Outcomes for this unit are linked with the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standards for Professional Engineers in the areas of 1. Knowledge and Skill Base, 2. Engineering Application Ability and 3. Professional and Personal Attributes at the following levels:
Intermediate
Advanced
Refer to the Engineering Undergraduate Course Moodle site for further information on the Engineers Australia's Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineers and course level mapping information
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | |
1 - Written Assessment - 20% | |||||||
2 - Written Assessment - 20% | |||||||
3 - Written Assessment - 20% | |||||||
4 - Online Test - 40% |
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | |
1 - Communication | |||||||
2 - Problem Solving | |||||||
3 - Critical Thinking | |||||||
4 - Information Literacy | |||||||
5 - Team Work | |||||||
6 - Information Technology Competence | |||||||
7 - Cross Cultural Competence | |||||||
8 - Ethical practice | |||||||
9 - Social Innovation | |||||||
10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures |
Textbooks
Manufacturing Engineering and Technology
Edition: 7 (2014)
Authors: Serope Kalpakjian, Steven Schmid
Pearson Higher Ed
Binding: Paperback
Materials and Processes in Manufacturing
Authors: E. Paul DeGarmo, J. T. Black, R. A. Kosher
Wiley
Binding: Paperback
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
a.mazid@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Lecture:
Introduction to Manufacturing Processes; Mechanics of metal cutting: Merchants theory, Chips formation, Shear strain, Cutting forces and velocity, temperature growth.
Chapter
Textbook Chapter 20
Events and Submissions/Topic
One hour Tutorial via Zoom..
One hour interactive drop-in session via Zoom. .
Module/Topic
Lecture:
Cutting tools: classification, materials, geometry; Cutting fluids. Tool life, Wear, Temperature in cutting zone.
Chapter
21
Events and Submissions/Topic
One hour Tutorial via Zoom..
One hour interactive drop-in session via Zoom. .
Module/Topic
Lecture:
Turning and boring processes. Tools and turning parameters.
Chapter
22
Events and Submissions/Topic
One hour Tutorial via Zoom..
One hour interactive drop-in session via Zoom.
Module/Topic
Lecture:
Drilling, boring, reaming, and relevant processes.
Chapter
22
Events and Submissions/Topic
One hour Tutorial via Zoom..
One hour interactive drop-in session via Zoom.
Module/Topic
Lecture:
Milling processes for various shapes.
Chapter
23
Events and Submissions/Topic
One hour Tutorial via Zoom..
One hour interactive drop-in session via Zoom.
Problem solving on manufacturing processes design Due: Week 5 Friday (11 Aug 2023) 12:00 am AEST
Module/Topic
Study break - work on assignments
Chapter
20 - 23
Events and Submissions/Topic
No Tutorial or drop-in session.
Revise problems solved till date.
Module/Topic
Lecture:
Grinding and relevant processes. Grinding wheels and cooling fluid.
Chapter
25
Events and Submissions/Topic
One hour Tutorial via Zoom..
One hour interactive drop-in session via Zoom.
Module/Topic
Lecture:
Gear generating and forming processes. Gear finishing operations.
Chapter
23
Events and Submissions/Topic
One hour Tutorial via Zoom..
One hour interactive drop-in session via Zoom.
Module/Topic
Lecture:
Machining centres: Numerical control (NC) and computer numerical control (CNC) machine tools; Computer integrated manufacturing (CIM).
Chapter
Lecture notes and Chapter 24
Events and Submissions/Topic
Industry site visit.(TBA)
One hour Tutorial via Zoom..
One hour interactive drop-in session via Zoom.
Module/Topic
Lecture:
Casting metals and plastics: Conventional and die casting processes; plastic moulding, cast quality.
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Industry site visit.(TBA)
One hour Tutorial via Zoom..
One hour interactive drop-in session via Zoom.
Production processes development for machine parts Due: Week 9 Friday (15 Sept 2023) 11:45 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Lecture:
Forming processes: Cold and hot forming processes, Micro-structure and anisotropy.
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
One hour Tutorial via Zoom..
One hour interactive drop-in session via Zoom.
Module/Topic
Lecture:
Welding processes: Oxyfuel gas welding, Arc welding, TIG and MIG welding.
Micro-structure and quality of weld.
Chapter
27
Events and Submissions/Topic
One hour Tutorial via Zoom..
One hour interactive drop-in session via Zoom.
Module/Topic
Lecture:
Additive and advanced manufacturing processes (Selected processes only) / Micromachining
Chapter
H El-Hofy - Advanced machining processes (McGraw-Hill) and lecture notes
Events and Submissions/Topic
One hour Tutorial via Zoom..
One hour interactive drop-in session via Zoom.
Research Report Due: Week 12 Friday (6 Oct 2023) 11:45 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 Written Assessment
This assessment item involves design analysis and numerical problem solving based on theories of mechanics of metal machining, machine tools and tooling. This will instill your theoretical knowledge gained in areas of turning, milling, drilling and other machining processes with reflection on real life scenario of manufacturing processes and latest research. A set of relevant problems will be provided at the beginning of the Term.
Week 5 Friday (11 Aug 2023) 12:00 am AEST
Week 7 Friday (1 Sept 2023)
Each problem-solving answer will be assessed considering the following factors:
- Correct approach and schematics of the problem demonstrating clear understanding of it (20% marks);
- Selection and appropriate use of right theory/equations and procedures (20% marks);
- Appropriate solving methodology using the right theory/equations and procedures (50% marks);
- Neat and cleanliness, and orderly work-flow (10% marks).
- Explain various bulk deformation and material removal processes as applicable to ductile and brittle materials and the machine tools that are used to carry out these operations
- Calculate the forces, torques and power requirements for various processing of different materials for bulk deformation
- Analyse the mechanics of metal cutting and the control of various process parameters to achieve optimum material removal and machining economics
- Apply the knowledge of engineering metrology, instrumentation and quality assurance of manufacturing of products
- Apply information literacy skills, obtain relevant engineering information and identify appropriate standards and practices
2 Written Assessment
This assessment item involves selecting one machine part and developing complete manufacturing processes routed from machine to machine for individual operation in an economic way considering the part handling and operation time. The designed well-routed processes will transform a work-piece into a finished product. Initially students are supposed to prepare manufacturing drawing/s of selected part/s in 2D form (follow ISO or AS1100) showing geometric dimensions with tolerances and surface finish grades (where necessary). Considering the created part design students will design, step by step, the machining processes using all or some of the processes like turning, milling, drilling, grinding, etc. For each of the processes chosen you need to choose cutting tool/s and using the data you need to calculate/estimate/select operational parameters like cutting speed, feed rate and depth of cut considering the accepted dimensional tolerances and surface roughness. Each step of operations must be appropriately documented for helping the machine operator for production. At the end you may wish to calculate the production cost of the part using your designed processes and routing.
Week 9 Friday (15 Sept 2023) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 11 Friday (29 Sept 2023)
Marking criteria for this creative assignment are:
- Production of ISO standard (AS1100) part drawing in 2D showing all necessary dimensions with tolerances and surface finish grades (20% marks);
- Creation of appropriate documentation of economic operation routing and machining operation instruction demonstrating the operation in drawing, selecting/estimating values of operation parameters (v, f,d), cutting tool, job clamping methods and engineering metrology procedures. This document must help machine operators in machine setting, tool selection and cutting regime (v, f, d) setting without any physical presence or help of engineers. (60% marks);
- Production cost calculation of your part (10% marks);
- Appropriate presentation of all process documentation for easy and friendly uses and neatness (10%).
- Establish the relationships between the microstructures of materials and their mechanical and manufacturing properties
- Explain various bulk deformation and material removal processes as applicable to ductile and brittle materials and the machine tools that are used to carry out these operations
- Analyse the mechanics of metal cutting and the control of various process parameters to achieve optimum material removal and machining economics
- Apply information literacy skills, obtain relevant engineering information and identify appropriate standards and practices
3 Written Assessment
During the Term all students of all campuses will attend an industry site visit in a manufacturing or relevant production engineering industry. On-line students working themselves in engineering company may be exempted from site visit; anyone interested to join the visit should directly talk to the UC. This assignment is dedicated to write a technical research report on the processes visited in the host industry. On-line students may select a work-related topic in consultation with the UC.
This assignment is designed to develop your skills and understanding of workpiece/part manufacturing using any of the processes like casting, forming, hot- and cold rolling, welding, powder metallurgy, or any other production systems you visited in the site visit. At the end you will produce a technical report in a fruitful and constructive manner for assessment. Students will select a topic in consultation with UC/Lecturer/Tutor. Students are supposed to accomplish enhanced research within their selected topic area and produce review output of the selected processes. You may need to visit several databases exploring technical journals and conferences, textbooks, and industry websites to gather information. Structure of the report to be submitted may contain title page, aim and objectives, introduction and background, full process description and explanation including illustrations, schematics, images etc., applications and economic aspects, as necessary.
Week 12 Friday (6 Oct 2023) 11:45 pm AEST
Exam Week Friday (20 Oct 2023)
The technical report assessment will be guided by the following factors:
- Topic of Report relevance to visited industry.
- Minimum 10 resources (published articles, company websites, videos, and promotional presentations, etc.) to be visited and studied. Out of these at least 05 well reputed published articles and very related resources will be appreciated. Complying all of these in perfection may carry 20% marks.
- Demonstration of skills of narration including methods, procedures and materials involved in the processes, economic and environmental aspects of the processes, and critical comments, appreciation, and criticism will carry 50% marks.
- Demonstration of enough evidences like graphs, labelled images, figures with perfect explanations and any other necessary data/information on economic impact and relevant government policies referencing in relevant to the technology in the report will carry 30% marks.
- Work, learn and communicate in an ethical, professional manner, both individually and in teams.
4 Online Test
On-line test/quiz may contain short and/or long questions, manufacturing processes design based questions, analysis and numerical problem solving spreading over the study materials of all 12 weeks.
Exam Week Wednesday (18 Oct 2023) 2:00 pm AEST
(Melb 3 PM, QLD 2 PM)
Marks selection will be indicated for each of the question or for each portion of the questions providing enough factors of assessment.
- Establish the relationships between the microstructures of materials and their mechanical and manufacturing properties
- Explain various bulk deformation and material removal processes as applicable to ductile and brittle materials and the machine tools that are used to carry out these operations
- Calculate the forces, torques and power requirements for various processing of different materials for bulk deformation
- Analyse the mechanics of metal cutting and the control of various process parameters to achieve optimum material removal and machining economics
- Apply the knowledge of engineering metrology, instrumentation and quality assurance of manufacturing of products
- Work, learn and communicate in an ethical, professional manner, both individually and in teams.
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