BEng (Hons) Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering
Course Modules
Course Modules
6068ENG - Computer Aided Product Design
6069ENG - Computer Aided Engineering Analysis
6070ENG - Manufacturing Systems and Automation
Faculty of Technology and Environment
School of Engineering
Introduction to the course
Your Programme Leader for this course in Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering is Dr Keith Metcalfe ~ Email: k.r.metcalfe@ljmu.ac.uk, please contact him if you require further information.
6068ENG - Computer Aided Product Design
TUTOR & Module Leader
Mr Andy Pettit
Senior Lecturer
Engineering
James Parsons Building
Email: j.a.pettit@livjm.ac.uk
Mr Andy Pettit is a senior lecturer whose main teaching areas are Manufacturing Technology, Processes and Design. He is currently the programme leader for the Sports Technology Programme. He was a Research Assistant @ Liverpool Polytechnic between 1986 and 1988 and started lecturing in 1988 in Manufacturing Systems Technology. His research interests are 'Advanced Manufacturing Technology', 'Adaptive Control of Grinding' and 'Thermal Damage during Grinding'. He is a Grant Holder for Modeling of residual tensile stress during grinding (URF 20292) and was awarded the Joseph Whitworth prize by the Institute of Mechanical Engineering for his paper ‘Intelligent CNC for Grinding’. He has also published:
"The Avoidance of Material Damage during the Grinding Process", The Institute of Materials 2nd International Conference on Behaviour of Materials in Machinery: November 1999, Stratford-upon-Avon.
"Prevention of Material Damage during Grinding", D.F.McCormack, J.A.Pettit, W.B.Rowe, M.N.Morgan, AMTREL, Liverpool John Moores University U.K. 2001.
Introduction
This module develops engineering design skills.
It develops competence in the use of CAD systems and their application to design.
It provides an introduction to complex product design and manufacture through case studies and a design project.
Aims
To provide an introduction to engineering design through an open-ended design project and to develop competence in the application of CAD systems.
Learning Outcomes
After completing the module the student should be able to:
1 Develop a product design specification to meet customer requirements
2 Select materials and components with an awareness of supply and cost implications.
3 Carry out detail design to comply with current standards and codes of practice
4 Present designs using a combination of oral and audiovisual techniques
5 Specify a chosen design using CAD solid modelling to produce, layout, assembly and detail drawings
Description
The module comprises lectures, tutorials, case studies and computer-based laboratory work. In addition students will work in small teams to produce a design solution to an open-ended problem. Lecture topics include: Design methodology and product design in relation to materials and processes. The application solid modelling to component and assembly design and Design for Manufacture.
Outline Syllabus
Design methodology.
Product design in relation to materials and processes.
Use of machine elements in design.
Application of solid modelling to component and assembly design.
Design for manufacture.
Assessment
Coursework 1: 20% Coursework: Group presentation of conceptual ideas and initial report
Coursework 2: 20% Coursework: Final group presentation
Coursework 3: 60% Coursework: Final project report including CAD models and manufacturing drawings
Indicative References
Shigley and Marshek (1999) '’Mechanical Engineering Design’' 4/e McGraw Hill 0071002928
Earl, J.H. (2000) 'Engineering Design Graphics' 10/e Prentice Hall 0201030365
Archibald, M. (2001) 'Mechanical Engineering Design with Pro/ENGINEER Release 2001' Schroff Development Corporation 1585030333
6069ENG - Computer Aided Engineering Analysis
Module Leader
Dr Glynn Rothwell
Principal Lecturer
Engineering
James Parsons Building
Email: g.rothwell@livjm.ac.uk
Tutor
Dr Dave Allanson
Principal Lecturer
Engineering
James Parsons Building
Email: d.r.allanson@ljmu.ac.uk
Introduction
The module extends the students’ knowledge of modern FEA/CFD analysis techniques. The emphasis is on applications and problem solving. The module will provide a fundamental understanding of important techniques in computational fluid dynamics and finite element analysis through applications of leading edge software systems.
Aims
The module aims to provide the student with a fundamental understanding of important techniques in computational analysis and to extend their experience and skill in engineering analysis with the aid of applications related software.
Learning Outcomes
After completing the module the student should be able to
1 Use a typical finite element package.
2 Set up and validate an efficient and accurate FE model of an engineering component or structure
3 Use a commercial CFD package to solve a real fluid flow problem
4 Appreciate the limitations and use of CFD as part of the design process.
5 Evaluate the output from FE and CFD analyses
6 Understand the basic theory underpinning commercial CFD and FE codes.
Description
Lectures, tutorials and guided computer workshops are employed to investigate and explain the general theory of the FE method and the optimum finite element modelling of real structures/continuums. Element selection and the application of boundary conditions and applied loading are explained. Finite element software packages are introduced.
An introduction to CFD using industrial examples is provided together with the relevant theory: Governing equations (Navier-Stokes, Energy, Continuity). Boundary layers, Turbulence – qualitative understanding. Time-averaging. Turbulence modelling, transient calculations. The implementation of boundary conditions.
Outline Syllabus
Introduction to the finite element method as applied to solid structures and continuums.
General theory of the FE method.
Optimum finite element modeling of real structures/continuums.
Element selection.
Application of boundary conditions and applied loading.
Introduction to the use of finite element software packages.
Analysis of output from finite element packages.
Introduction to non-linear FE analysis.
Introduction to CFD with industrial examples of usage.
Use of commercial CFD code to solve engineering problems.
Indicative References
T H Pulliam, Harvard Lomax, (2001) 'Fundamentals of computational fluid dynamics' Springer Verlag 3540416072
Blazek, J. (2001) 'Computational fluid dynamics: principles and applications' Elsevier 0080430090
Fagan, M. J . (1992) 'Finite element analysis' Prentice Hall 0582022479
Cook, R.D. (1989) 'Finite element modeling for stress analysis' 3/e John Wiley and Sons 0471503193
6070ENG - Manufacturing Systems and Automation
TUTOR & Module Leader
Dr Stephen Ebbrell
Senior Lecturer
James Parsons Building
Email: s.ebbrell@ljmu.ac.uk
Introduction
The module develops an understanding of modern manufacturing planning, and automation in the context of global manufacturing.
Aims
To develop an understanding of current approaches to manufacturing systems and automation and to be aware of the use of modern materials and their influence in terms of manufacturing.
Learning Outcomes
After completing the module the student should be able to
1 Understand basic manufacturing processes and automation
2 Develop quality systems using fundamental statistical principles.
3 Select appropriate materials in the context of manufacturing requirements
Description
Lectures are supported by tutorial sessions and computer laboratory based problem to expand the following topics:
Manufacturing planning and organisation for inventory control.
Assembly processes, assembly strategies, assembly automation.
The influence of product design and the use of modern materials and manufacturing processes.
Current industrial robot systems are reviewed together with aspects of advanced robotics including force and vision sensor systems.
Outline Syllabus
Manufacturing processes and automation: conventional, CNC, non-traditional, automation and robotics.
Quality systems and management, the application of statistics to the management of quality.
Modern Materials and materials processing: properties, molding, machining and joining.
Indicative References
Vollmann, T.B., Berry,W.L., Whybark,D. (2003) 'Manufacturing Planning and Control Systems'McGraw-Hill
Craig, J.J (1989) 'Introduction to Robotics' 0-201-09528-9
Boothroyd,G., Dewhurst, W. (2002) 'Product design for Manufacture and Assembly' Marcel Dekker Inc. 0-8247-0584-X
Dean, A., Shafer, P.E. (1999) 'Successful Assembly Automation' SME 0-87263-499-X
Groover, M.P. (2002) 'Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing:Materials, Processes and Systems'Wiley
Kalpakjian, S. (1997) 'Manufacturing processes for engineering materials' Addison-Wesley
