Module Details

Module Code: DSGN H3420
Module Title: Modelling Design Features
Title: Modelling Design Features
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eileen Doyle
Module Author:: Bryan Leech
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Module Description: The aim of this module is to further develop 3D modelling skills and 2D technical drawing skills to facilitate and support Design Studio 3 (Industrial Design) work. Learners will consider design for manufacture, assembly and quality and will be expected to explore three dimensional form, internal details and to incorporate actionable design guidelines to reduce/eliminate defects during the injection moulding process. This module is closely aligned with course work undertaken during the Repositioning Project undertaken within the Design Studio 3 (Industrial Design) module.

To introduce learners to more advanced modelling . Learners will be introduced to alternative 3D modelling techniques such as Surface and Hybrid modelling. Learners will have opportunities to practice 3D modelling of base parts using Surface and Hybrid modelling strategies.

To provide interactive demonstrations of more advanced part and assembly modelling techniques to fully capture design intent.

To provide learners an opportunity to model a variety of actionable design guidelines and common design features covered in the Engineering element of this module.

To integrate more three-dimensional solid-modelling, computer-aided two-dimensional drawing and, if required, rapid prototyping outputs for course work in other modules.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Recall principle modelling concepts necessary for successful three dimensional solid modelling.
LO2 Demonstrate an intermediate level of proficiency in computer-aided solid-modelling and surface-modelling when designing individual parts and assemblies.
LO3 Demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency in using sketches and features necessary for building sheet metal part files and assemblies.
LO4 Present a record of all exercises prepared during the delivery of the module on suitable storage media for assessment.
LO5 Demonstrate an understanding of the actionable design guidelines and common design features covered in the materials appreciation element of this module.
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
Surface and Hybrid 3D Modelling
Learners will be introduced to more advanced 3D modelling techniques such as Lofting, Surface Modelling and Hybrid Modelling. Learners will be afforded the opportunity to practice advanced modelling techniques and replicate details and features on a selection of case study products from the Red Dot Awards archive.
Sheet Metal Part Modelling
Modelling sheet metal parts in 3D CAD applications to cover sheet metal specific features such as Base Flange, Edge Flange and Mitre Flange features, Hems, Sketched Beads, Tabs and Jogs, Auto Relief Options, Adding Bends and Bend Allowance, Rip Feature and Flatten for sheet metal developments.
Moulding Internals
Learners will receive instruction on actionable design guidelines for injection moulding of parts such as the importance of maintaining a constant wall thickness, smooth transitions, rounded edges, adding draft angles, moving part lines, undercut avoidance, shut-offs, stripping undercuts, side action cores to reduce/eliminate common injection moulding design defects. Learners will also be introduced to common design features used in moulded products such as ribs, bosses, snap-joints, living hinges, threads, texture, lettering and symbols, and process-appropriate tolerance specifications.
Design for Manufacture and Assembly
Design for manufacture to look at injection mould design: gates, runner systems, shutoffs, cores and cavities, ejectors, two and three plate designs, plate manufacture. Learners will have practical experience of making a simple silicone cut mould and experience of vacuum casting for material preparation and mould filling.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Case Studies % of Total Mark 25
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Submission of three case studies implementing lofting, surface modelling and hybrid and other advanced 3D CAD modelling techniques to replicate details and features on case study products selected from the Red Dot Awards archive.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 75
Timing Sem 1 End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Submission of CAD files, parts and assembly file of form generation and internal details for the Repositioning Project, a studio-based project undertaken in Design Studio 3 (Industrial Design)
No Project
No Practical
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 consisting of a project incorporating all elements of the learning outcomes. Access to studio and computer lab or access to computer hardware with parametric CAD software. Internet access to conduct research would also be required.

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
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Rob Thompson. Manufacturing Processes for Design Professionals, [ISBN: 0500513759].
  • Chris Lefteri. (2014), Materials for Design, Laurence King Publishing, p.256, [ISBN: 1780673442].
  • Neil Phelps (IEng MIED.), British Standards Institute Staff,Colin H. Simmons,British Standards Institution. A Guide for Schools and Colleges to BS 8888, [ISBN: 0580508684].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Jim Lesko. (2008), Industrial Design, John Wiley & Sons, p.250, [ISBN: 0470055383].
  • Douglas Bryden. (2014), CAD and Rapid Prototyping for Product Design, Laurence King Publishing, p.176, [ISBN: 9781780673424].
  • Charlotte Fiell, Peter Fiell. (2009), Plastic Dreams, Fiell Pub Limited, p.287, [ISBN: 9781906863081].
  • Karl T. Ulrich, Steven D. Eppinger. (2000), Product Design and Development, McGraw-Hill/Irwin, p.358, [ISBN: 007229647X].
  • Bjarki Hallgrimsson. (2019), Prototyping and Modelmaking for Product Design, Laurence King Publishing, p.208, [ISBN: 1786275112].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Solid Works. The Learning Curve, The Learning Curve - SolidWorks in Education SolidWorks Corporation..
This module does not have any other resources
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