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 | ✔ | ✔ | |