Module Details

Module Code: PROC C1402
Module Title: Digital Modelling and Process
Title: Digital Modelling and Process
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eileen Doyle
Module Author:: Brian Casey
Domains:  
Module Description: Introduce the learner to manufacturing processes and design for manufacture and assembly. The module will introduce the major production processes used in product manufacture and through the use of parametric CAD explore the impact of process on product design. The CAD element of the module explores the assembly environment and the 2D drawing environment to build and effectively communicate multipart designs
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate an understanding of major production processes used in high volume manufacture and be able to relate these to material choices and design intent
LO2 Analyze existing products to understand their manufacturing route and extrapolate that understanding to inform manufacturing and materials selection for their own product design.
LO3 Utilise CAD software to create basic assemblies and also as a tool to support their product design workflow through base part modeling
LO4 Create 2D drawing specifications for multipart assemblies which conform to international drawing standards and show consideration for manufacture and assembly
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
High volume manufacturing processes
The module will explore the major high volume manufacturing processes involved in the manufacture of products and components of polymer, metal, ceramic, glass, and composite materials. Processes such as injection molding, casting, forging, slip casting and blow molding are explored and their relevance to particular products discussed.
Product analysis
Analysis of existing products to determine materials choice and production processes involved in their manufacture. The learner is then invited to explore the rationale that informed these choices and apply these learnings to proposed manufacture of a product of their own design.
CAD assembly
Using a bottom-up assembly workflow multicomponent CAD assemblies will be produced and fully configured such that part relationships are defined and materials properties are specified. The use of component properties and standard geometric mates are explored in the creation of a multi part assembly.
Design communication through technical specification
Through the use of the CAD software's drawing environment, the learner will use the technical drawing standard to detail out the specification of a multi-component product design. This specification will typically feature a GA, BOM, and component part drawings
Resources Computer Lab
Access to a dedicated computer lab with suite of software (SolidWorks, PhotoView 360, KeyShot and Adobe Creative Cloud Suite). Lecturer workstation connected to an overhead projector, projection screen and white board
Resources Computers/Plotters/Printers
In this year each learner requires the use of a personal computer of suitable specification to run software used on the design programme. There should be access to printing and plotting facilities in order to complete final deliverables
Resources Studio
Access to a shared studio space with dedicated work stations and group work areas to facilitate project work and peer learning
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project75.00%
Practical25.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 25 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Analysis of existing product case studies to identify materials and production techniques used in their manufacture and support the findings through both physical evidence and an understanding of the underlying design rationale
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 65
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Analysis of existing high-volume products to determine materials selection and production techniques involved in their manufacture. This production process will consider the complete product lifecycle. Learnings from this process should then be transferred into a proposal for materials selection and processing route for a product of the learners own design.
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 25 Learning Outcomes 3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Assembly build-up and production of technical drawings to specify a part for prototype production. Assembly will consist of a mixture of prebuilt template components and self-built CAD models.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
Reassessment Description
Reassessment will take the form of a resubmission of the 3 assessments listed with a different assembly and the use of different case study projects. The reassessment will require access to parametric CAD software and access to the internet for research.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Studio Based Learning Contact A mixture of studio-based learning and didactic lectures which focus on the delivery of technical content followed by application of this knowledge to work through case study based problems Every Week 1.00 1
Lab/Lecture Contact A mixture of didactic lectures and practical CAD work using the computer labs to work through the generation of assemblies and communication of design intent and process constraints through 2D technical drawings Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Time Non Contact Independent research into the materials and processes used in case study examples and new product design proposals. Generation of reports to communicate these findings and provide supporting rationale Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Time Non Contact Working independently through CAD software tutorials and generation of CAD assemblies and 2D technical specifications of assigned projects Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Rob Thompson. (2007), Manufacturing Processes for Design Professionals, Thames & Hudson Ltd, London, [ISBN: 0500513759].
  • BSI. (2007), PP8888: A guide for schools and colleges to BS 8888:2006, Technical Product Specification, BSI, Milton Keynes.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Colin H. Simmons,Dennis E. Maguire,Neil Phelps. (2020), Manual of Engineering Drawing, Butterworth-Heinemann, p.638, [ISBN: 0128184825].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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