Course Title: Set up manufacturing processes for engineering applications

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2013

Course Code: MIET7503

Course Title: Set up manufacturing processes for engineering applications

School: 130T Vocational Engineering

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6069 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

George Zouev
Mechanical Engineering, Level 5, Bldg 57.
Email: george.zouev@rmit.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 9925 4935

Frank (Yanan) Wang
Mechanical Engineering, Level 5, Bldg 57.
Email: yanan.wang@rmit.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 9925 4310

 

Nominal Hours: 40

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

It is recommended the the learners attempting this unit have the required knowledge and skill as described in:

VBP263: Apply Basic Principles of Material Science to Engineering Applications
VBP264: Apply Advanced Principles of Material Science to Engineering Applications

Course Description

This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to select and set up principal methods of manufacturing in the manufacturing industry, including bulk metal forming operations, fabrication, powder metallurgy, machining, computer numerical control, manufacturing automation, non-traditional manufacturing, lean and sustainable manufacturing.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. However, practice in this unit is subject to regulations directly related to occupational health and safety and where applicable contracts of training such as apprenticeships and traineeships.

This unit of competency is intended for courses at diploma or higher levels.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

VBP250 Set up manufacturing processes for engineering applications

Element:

1. Identify principal engineering processes within the manufacturing industry

Performance Criteria:

1.1 OH&S and environmental requirements for a given work area are obtained and understood.
1.2 Established OH&S requirements and risk control measures and procedures in preparation for the work area are followed.
1.3 Principal engineering processes and their applications can be given.
1.4 Principles and features of selected engineering processes can be given.
1.5 Advantages and disadvantages of selected engineering processes for given manufacturing applications are identified.

Element:

2. Select engineering processes for specified manufacturing applications

Performance Criteria:

2.1 OH&S requirements for carrying out the work are followed.
2.2 Manufacturing outcomes and requirements are identified and clarified with appropriate personnel.
2.3 Functional specifications and other factors affecting the selection of engineering processes are identified.
2.4 The most appropriate engineering process is selected based on relevant scientific principles, manufacturing requirements, functional specifications/factors and discussions with appropriate personnel.
2.5 Appropriate calculations and assumptions are used to enable methods, processes & construction techniques choices.
2.6 Appropriate OH&S and hazard identification and control principles are applied.

Element:

3. Implement selected engineering processes

Performance Criteria:

3.1 OH&S requirements for carrying out the work are followed.
3.2 Stages and activities required for engineering process are identified and documented according
to enterprise procedures.
3.3 Manufacturing requirements of TQM, JIT and competitive (lean manufacturing) environments
are applied, if required.
3.4 Resources and equipment for the process are identified and sourced.
3.5 Enterprise procedures for selected process are developed.
3.6 Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others involved.


Learning Outcomes


1. Planning

  • sequencing operations
  • identifying factors influencing process selection
  • materials and process preparation
  • properties and characteristics of materials and consumables
  • identifying and clarifying application requirements
  • identifying specifications and required resources
  • reviewing and revising outcomes against task objectives and requirements
2. Communication
  • researching and interpreting information and specifications
  • categorising manufacturing methods
  • developing enterprise procedures
  • calculations relating to engineering processes within the scope of this unit
  • accessing and using information sources using a variety of methods
  • use of equipment suppliers’ printed data and websites
  • accessing and using alternative information sources
  • documenting of methods, processes & construction techniques and manufacturing requirements
3. Engineering processes
  • applications, features and principles of engineering processes
  • advantages and disadvantages of engineering processes
Processes include:
  • Forming
  • Casting
  • Sand
  • Die
  • Shell
  • Continuous
  • Investment
  • Permanent mould
  • Forging
  • Drop
  • Press
  • Rolling
  • Drawing
  • Extrusion
  • Direct
  • Indirect
  • Impact
  • Pressworking
  • Basic types of presser
  • Blanking
  • Piercing
  • Bending
  • Deep drawing
  • Powder Metallurgy
  • Powders
  • Forming methods
  • Sintering
  • Hot pressing
  • Finishing
  • Economics
  • Automatic Lathes
  • Copying
  • Single spindle turret
  • Multi-spindle
  • Sliding head (Swiss)
  • Plugboard
  • Economics
  • Grinding
  • Surface
  • Horizontal and vertical spindle
  • Reciprocating and rotating table
  • Cylindrical
  • Centreless
  • External
  • Internal
  • CNC
  • Principles of control
  • Machines and axes
  • Turning machines
  • Machining centres
  • Applications to manufacturing cells and FMS
4. Engineering process selection
  • scientific principles relevant to engineering processes
  • applying scientific principles in the choice of methods, processes & construction techniques
  • the provision for particular materials properties in the choice of methods, processes & construction techniques
  • factors affecting process selection
  • the suitability of application to particular continuous, mass, batch, jobbing shop, sequential or cellular manufacture and assembly
  • identifying and considering materials properties in the choice of methods, processes & construction techniques
  • regulations, standard procedures and MSDS specifications
  • manufacturing requirements
5. Manufacturing processes
  • selecting methods, processes and construction techniques suitable for continuous, mass, batch or jobbing shop production, work cell or sequential manufacture and assembly
  • applications suitable for a range of materials handling techniques
  • principles of TQM, JIT and Competitive (lean manufacturing)
  • requirements of TQM, JIT and Competitive (lean manufacturing) environments
  • calculations and assumptions for processes & construction techniques choices
  • materials handling processes and procedures


Details of Learning Activities

Students will participate in a variety of learning methods including: lectures, tutorials,practicals, class discussion, group/individual work on projects, and interaction with individuals and groups as required.


Teaching Schedule

Please note: while your teacher will cover all the materials in the schedule, the weekly teaching and assessment order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of resources.Students are required to self study the learning materials for the hours not scheduled in teaching schedule.
Week Topic Content Delivery Including Learning activities Performance Criteria Assessment task
 

Session 1 Introduction to Manufacturing

 Definition of Manufacturing

  • Materials and Processes used in Manufacturing
  • Development of Manufacturing

Class activity: Introduction to Manufacturing. Discussion on the manufacturing cycle from concept to output.
Video: Introduction to Manufacturing
Elements: 1, 2, 3
Assignment scheduled for session 7
 

Engineering Materials Used in Manufacturing

  • Metals

Plain Carbon Steel
Alloy Carbon Steel
HSLA Steel
Stainless Steels
Cast Irons
Titanium
Aluminium Alloys
Copper Alloys
Powdered Metals
Nickel Alloys
Super Alloys

  • Non-metals
  • Engineering Plastics
  • Elastomers
  • Advanced Composites
  • Ceramics

Class activity: Discussion focusing on the primary materials utilised in mainstream manufacturing.
Tutorial chapter 2 questions,
Set Up Manufacturing Processes for Engineering Applications, RMIT Press
Elements: 1,2,3

Assignment scheduled for session 7

Session 2-4 Forming Technologies

  • Casting

Sand
Die
Shell
Continuous
Investment
Permanent Mould

  • Forging

Drop
Press
Upset

  • Rolling
  • Drawing

Deep
Wire

  • Extrusion

Direct
Indirect
Impact

  • Press-working

Blanking
Piercing
Bending
Deep Drawing

  • Explosive forming
  • Spinning
  • Powder metallurgy

Class activity: Discussion on Cast and Wrought Forming Technologies.
Distinguishing hot and cold working attributes and limitations. Preparation of metals.
Grain structure, formation, growth, refinement and recrystallisation
Videos:
Casting
Rolling
Extrusion
Drawing
Forging
Press working
Explosive forming
Powder metallurgy
Case studies.
Tutorial chapter 3 questions and
Tutorial chapter 4 questions:
Set Up Manufacturing Processes for Engineering Applications, RMIT Press
Elements: 1, 2, 3

Assignment scheduled for session 7

Session 5 Surface Texture as Applied to Manufacturing Processes

  • Drawing Symbols
  • Surface Roughness Applications

Class activity: Discussion on surface texture as developed by manufacturing process.
Case studies.
Elements: 1, 2, 3 
Assignment scheduled for session 7

Session 6-7 Orthogonal Machining

  • Introduction
  • Fundamentals
  • Turning
  • Boring
  • Facing
  • Parting
  • Drilling
  • Reaming
  • Knurling
  • Lathe Design and Terminology
  • Automatics Lathes
  • Drilling machine and tooling
  • Milling Machines and tooling

Class activity: Discussion on Machining and cutting tools.
Video: Machining principles, cutting tools
Case studies
Tutorial chapter 7 questions:
Set Up Manufacturing Processes for Engineering Applications, RMIT Press
Elements: 1, 2, 3
Assignment scheduled for session 7 is to be sumitted in this session.

Session 8 Abrasive Machining

  • Processes
  • Principles
  • Abrasives
  • Grain size and Geometry
  • Wheel Structure and Grade
  • Bond Strength
  • Dressing
  • Geometry
  • Cutting Fluids
  • Grinding Machines
  • Surface

Horizontal and Vertical Spindle
Reciprocating and Rotating Table

  • Cylindrical
  • Centreless

Internal
External

  • Mounted Wheels
  • Coated Abrasives
  • Honing
  • Lapping
  • Super Finishing

Class activity: Discussion on Abrasive machining processes and tools.
Video: Abrasive machining processes
Case studies
Tutorial chapter 8 questions:
Set Up Manufacturing Processes for Engineering Applications, RMIT Press
Elements: 1, 2, 3
End semester test scheduled for session 16

Session 9-10 Manufacturing Automation

  • Introduction
  • Levels of Automation
  • Feedback and control
  • Computer Numerical Control
  • CNC Applications to Manufacturing Cells and Flexible
  • Manufacturing Systems
  • Robotics

Configurations
Applications


Class activity: Discussion on Manufacturing Automation, FMS and Robotics.
Video: CNC and FMS systems
Case studies.
Tutorial chapter 9 questions:
Set Up Manufacturing Processes for Engineering Applications, RMIT Press
Elements: 1, 2, 3
End semester test scheduled for session 16

Session 11-13 Non-Traditional Manufacturing

Rapid Prototyping
Lean Manufacturing (TQM, JIT)

  • Non-traditional machining
  • Chemical machining processes
  • Photochemical machining
  • Design factors
  • Mechanical non-traditional processes Ultrasonic

Waterjet
Abrasive waterjet cutting
Abrasive waterjet machining
Abrasive flow machining

  • Thermal Non-Traditional Machining processes

Electrical Discharge machining
Wirecut EDM
Particle Beam Machining
Laser Beam Machining
Plasma beam cutting

  • Rapid Prototyping
  • Lean Manufacturing

Principles of Total Quality Management
Just in Time
Six Sigma

Class activity: Discussion on Non-traditional manufacturing: Chemical, Electrochemical, Mechanical and Thermal systems.
Video: Non-traditional Machining
Case studies.
Tutorial chapter 10 questions:
Set Up Manufacturing Processes for Engineering Applications, RMIT Press
Elements: 1, 2, 3
End semester test scheduled for session 16

Session 14 Planning and Communication

  • Process selection and suitability of process for applications in manufacturing
  • Sequencing operations
  • Documentation, researching and identifying specifications for manufacturing requirements

Class activity: Discussion on planning and communication of manufacturing processes.
Case studies.
Tutorial: Process selection, sequencing
Elements: 1, 2, 3
End semester test scheduled for session 16

Session 15 OH&S Requirements

  • Legislation
  • Protective equipment
  • Material safety management systems
  • Hazardous substances and dangerous goods code
  • Local safe operation procedures

Class activity: Discussion and Video on OH&S considerations as part of the selection process.
Case studies.
Tutorial: OH&S implementation.
Elements: 1, 2, 3
End semester test scheduled for session 16

Session 16 Unit Competency Test

Elements: 1, 2, 3
This is an closed book test

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

MIET7503 (VBP250) Set Up Manufacturing Processes for Engineering Applications, RMIT Press, available from RMIT Bookshop


References

Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing, M. P. Groover, John and Wiley & Sons
Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, Kalpakjian, Steven R Schmid, Prentice Hall,
Exploring Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, Steve Krar, Arthur Gill, Industrial Press
Manufacturing processes Reference Guide, Robert H Todd, Dell K, Industrial Press Inc
Machinery’s Handbook, Industrial Press Inc
Materials and Processes in Manufacturing, DeGarmo et al, Wiley
Engineering Drawing, Boundy, McGraw-Hill
Materials Science and Engineering, an Introduction; 7th Edition. William D. Callister, Jr. John Wiley & Sons – Publisher,


Other Resources

Student resource S drive and Blackboard:
S:\Mechanical & Manufacturing Students\MIET7503 (VBP250) Set Up Manufacturing Processes for Engineering Applications\George Zouev


Overview of Assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit:

  • demonstrate essential knowledge and skills as described in this unit;
  • demonstrate a representative body of performance criteria within a timeframe typically expected of the discipline, work function and industrial environment;
  • demonstrate the ability to select and set up principal methods of manufacturing in the manufacturing industry on more than one occasion and in different contexts.
This includes identifying and discussing engineering methods, processes and construction techniques suitable for continuous, mass, batch or jobbing shop production, work cell or sequential manufacture and assembly;
and selecting and implement engineering processes for specified manufacturing applications based on functional specifications and other factors affecting the selection decision.

Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment acitvities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout this course. Evidence of the student’s competance can be gathered through a variety of methods, including:
  • observation of processes and procedures
  • oral and/or written questioning on required knowledge and skills
  • testomony from supervisors, clients and/or other appropriate personnel
  • inspection of the final product or outcome
  • a portfolio of documentary evidence
Graded assessment out of 100 marks will be based on practical activities, asssignments, reports, tests and/or written/oral examinations

Candidates must gain a pass in all the components of the assessment/s in order to pass this competency.


Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1 – Assignment

This assessment will focus on your ability to: 1. Identify principal engineering processes within the manufacturing industries, 2. Select engineering processes for specified manufacturing applications, and 3. Implement selected engineering processes
It will require you utilise the underpinning skills and knowledge that has been demonstrated in the previous 4 sessions in your classroom and visit. You will be required to identify appropriate manufacturing processes for engineering applications, describe the classification of processes, compare and prioritise the processes suitable for manufacturing and describe the factors that influence those choices to adequately demonstrate this competency’s elements.
The assignment consists of multiple choice and short answer questions and you will be required to select and identify the most appropriate manufacturing process applicable to an engineering design.
This assignment will have a weighting of 40% of the final overall assessment mark and will be based on the first seven weeks of this course as indicated in the teaching schedule.
 

Assessment 2 – End of Term Test (closed book)

This assessment will focus on your ability to: 1. Identify principal engineering processes within the manufacturing industries, 2. Select engineering processes for specified manufacturing applications, and 3. Implement selected engineering processes
It will require you utilise the underpinning skills and knowledge that has been demonstrated in the previous 4 sessions in your classroom and visit following the mid term test. You will be required to identify appropriate manufacturing processes for engineering applications, describe the classification of processes, compare and prioritise the processes suitable for manufacturing and describe the factors that influence those choices to adequately demonstrate this competency’s elements.
The test consists of multiple choice and short answer questions and you will be required to select and identify the most appropriate manufacturing process applicable to an engineering design.
This test will have a weighting of 60% of the final overall assessment mark and will be based on the remainder of this course as indicated in the teaching schedule. This test does not reassess any of the course material previously assessed in Assessment 1.

 


Assessment Matrix

Competency / Module Assessment 1 40% Assessment 2 60%
Performance Element 1 YES YES
Performance Element 2 YES YES
Performance Element 3 YES YES

Other Information

Please note: while your teacher will cover all the material in the above schedule, the weekly teaching and assessment order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of resources.

Study and learning Support:

 

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Students with disability or long-term medical condition should contact Disability Liaison Unit to seek advice and support to
complete their studies.
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Late submission:
Students requiring extensions for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) must complete and lodge an Application
for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. The student will be notified within
no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.
Students seeking an extension of more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special
Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days
after the official due date.
Assignments submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.

 

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