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12907 (v.2) Industrial Technology 433



 

Area:

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Contact Hours:

4.0

Credits:

25.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

12921 (v.2) Industrial Technology 332 or any previous version
On successful completion of this unit, students will have obtained an understanding of modern manufacturing systems through discussion, case studies and investigation of Computer Integrated Manufacture (CIM) and be able to analyse how this facilitates the integrated product design. Students will have also have gained an understanding as to why changes in consumer demands have implications on manufacturing systems and how Japanese versus Western societies approach these challenges differently.
Modern-day manufacturing - limitations of traditional manufacturing concepts, need for better communications, and integration of total design emphasis. CAD/CAM and CNC machining centre and use of CAD/CAM equipment. Preventative and breakdown maintenance.Review of manufacturing concepts - mass, batch and jobbing shop production MRP&MRP11, JIT. New manufacturing demands - greater quality, shorter lead time, increased product complexity, global market. Western versus Japanese approach to manufacturing. Theuse of special purpose automated systems compared with robotic systems and types of manufacturing robots. Flexible Manufacture System (FMS), assembly equipment and material handling. Concurrent Engineering - design, manufacturing and modular production systems. Role of CAD in manufacturing. Case study of companies trying to implement automation. CIM Model and concepts.


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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