Lecture content:-
Orthographic projection, sections, assembly drawings, sketching techniques, isometric projection. Drawing office practice, dimensioning, limits & fits, example of tolerancing.
Mechanical assemblies:
Introduction to design and design management.
The design process, design specification, rational design choices, design for form, strength and safety.
Case Studies in Component Design & Production: liquid route processing, solid state route processing, bicycle wheels, drinks containers
Engineering Drawing Exercises:
Drawing exercises, the solution of set examples on the principles of projection and drawing by freehand methods.
CAD Assignments:
Computer Aided Design, the solution of set examples in design using CAD software.
“In-class” assignment on component design.
Workshop sessions to cover the following processes and machine operations:
Appreciation of machine tool capabilities and costs
Centre, capstan, turret and automatic lathes
Shaper, slotter, planing machine, broaches
Horizontal, vertical and universal milling machines, jig borer
Cylindrical, surface and centreless grinders: laps and hones
NC and CNC systems: machining centres
Gear cutting, finishing and measurement
Jigs and fixtures
Press tools
Transfer machines and link lines
Limits and fits, standards, metrology, geometric measurement and surface texture measurement: automatic size control
Advanced welding techniques (MIG, TIG, electron beam)
Production of engineering components in polymers and in composite materials
Special techniques, production considerations in design, NDT, heat treatment, protective treatments etc.
Jigs and fixtures
Press tools
Transfer machines and link lines
Limits and fits, standards, metrology, geometric measurement and surface texture measurement: automatic size control
Advanced welding techniques (MIG, TIG, electron beam)
Substantiality: 10 lectures
Introducing Sustainability
Total Factor Productivity
Maximum Sustainable Yield
Consumption: Ecological Footprint
Energy systems and sustainability
Economics and sustainability
Assessing sustainability
Practising sustainability
Case study
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