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MEC304   Manufacturing Systems   (10 credits)

 
Year Running: 2015/2016
Credit level: F6
Additional Information   Restricted to students registered for a programme of study within the Faculty of Engineering

Description

The aim of this module is to enable students to understand the concepts and practices used by modern manufacturing organisations. The modules starts with content on current trends in manufacturing processes (in particular high-speed machining and additive manufacturing). Students are then introduced to ways of designing and evaluating a manufacturing system as well as the relevant theories, concepts and methodologies of controlling and managing a manufacturing shop floor.

 

Reading List


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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type Hours
Independent 72.0
Lecture 20.0
Tutorial 8.0
 

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type Duration % of formal assessment Semester
Course Work 0.0 60 % S1
Exam 1.25 40 % S1
 

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2023-24.