Overview

This unit focuses on manufacturing processes that can be scaled up for volume production. This includes casting, CNC machining, powder metallurgy and metal forming. For each of these processes, you will learn about each of their strengths, limitations, cost and sustainability aspects. This will enable you to objectively select an … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S1-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Associate Professor Kenny Tan

Unit Coordinator(s)

Associate Professor Kenny Tan

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Describe the steps involved in various manufacturing processes for production at scale, including their strengths and limitations.

2.

Select appropriate part manufacturing processes while balancing functional requirements, performance, cost and sustainability.

3.

Propose part design changes to improve suitability to given manufacturing processes.

4.

Identify and carry out the necessary steps to conduct a small-scale production run and then reflect on the outcomes.

Teaching approach

Problem-based learning
Active learning

Assessment summary

Continuous assessment: 70%

Final assessment: 30%

This unit contains threshold hurdle requirements that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

Assessment

1 - Worksheets
2 - Project
3 - Reflection
4 - Final assessment

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Practical activities
Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources

Other unit costs

The following item is mandatory for practical aspects of the unit and should be purchased at your own cost as you will be reusing them throughout your course.

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Availability in areas of study

Minor: Intelligent manufacturing