NG3S226 - Manufacturing Systems 01 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 5

Associated Module Information

Module Code: NG3S226
Module Title: Manufacturing Systems
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Faculty Sub Group: Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Module Leader: Meinwen Taylor
Module Team:
First Intended Intake: NOV 2015 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 6
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100190 - mechanical engineering
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 5
Valid From 01 Apr 2025
Valid To 31 Aug 2027

Module Aims

To extend the student's appreciation and knowledge of Manufacturing Systems.

Content Summary

Advanced Manufacturing Systems and their management.

Manufacturing Systems introduction, operational systems approaches, Forecasting, Planning, Operational Management including the three main types of ERP/Lean/TOC, Supply and value chains, location, capacity, loading, stock control, productivity and measurement. Introduction to manufacturing modelling and simulation, Intelligent manufacturing systems - principles and applications

Computer Assisted Part Programming for the production of parts for:

Turning

Machining Centre-milling

Wire EDM

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 24
Seminar 24
Directed Study 72
Independent Study 80
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Develop and critically evaluate complex Manufacturing Systems
LO2 Develop and critically evaluate 2/3D Manual and Computer Assisted Part Programmes

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Written Assignment (CW) Practical Written Work 1 For given components produce Manual and Computer Aided Part Programmes 0 3000 50 No 40
Written Assignment (CW) Report (CW) 1 report relating to the Development and Evaluation of a Complex Manufacturing System 0 3000 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Practical Written Work 1
Report (CW) 1

Reading List

Heizer, J., Render, B. (2015) Operations Management. 11th edn. Global Edition: Pearson.

Slack, N., Brandon-Jones, A., Johnston, R., Betts, A. (2016) Operations and Process Management. 4t ...

Groover Mikell P (2010) Principles of Modern Manufacturing. John Wiley & Sons