48663 Advanced Manufacturing

6cp
Requisite(s): 48650 Mechanical and Manufacturing Design AND 48621 Manufacturing Engineering
Fields of practice: Mechanical Engineering program
Undergraduate
Subject coordinator: John Dartnall

The objectives of this subject are to: understand the design and manufacturing processing of products in various environments ranging from low volume to high volume and with various levels of capital investment in the manufacturing system. The student is introduced to the modern concepts of quality management, including Taguchi methods, after looking at process quality control and its origins. Modern metrology equipment and methods are treated in a similar manner: modern equipment and methods and their origins.

The main part of the subject is about the influence of the computer and computer systems on manufacturing. Firstly, students gain some experience with manufacturing in a CAD/CAM environment. Following this they investigate the viability of industrial robots in environments such as fabrication, welding and assembly. Topics such as CIM, CAPP, JIT, GT, FMS, MRP, Toyota and Kanban are introduced in a project environment.

Assessment: Typically assessment for this subject involves project assignments, lab-based work and an examination.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $907.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,532.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

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