Engineering and design

Design for Manufacture

Module code: H7104
Level 5
15 credits in autumn semester
Teaching method: Lecture, Laboratory
Assessment modes: Coursework

In this module you will learn about engineering design, considering materials and manufacturing process limitations.

You’ll use CAD sofrware to consider design for additive manufacturing, inject moulding, sheet metal forming, machining and other processes. You will also learn design for reliability and product quality.

Working in teams, you’ll work on a project, from the design brief to the manufacturing specifications, following industry standards. You will gain transferable skills such as critical thinking, communication, leadership, risk management and project management.

Topics include:

  • engineering design
  • product design specification
  • CAD modelling and simulations
  • industry standards (ISO and BS)
  • design for manufacture principles
  • design for assembly principles
  • product quality and reliability
  • FMEA/FEMCA
  • design for variation.

Module learning outcomes

  • Design products considering of industry standards, codes of practice, societal, user, business and customer needs as appropriate. Understand the effect of uncertainty on objectives of product design. Use a risk management process to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks associated with a design project.
  • Select and apply appropriate materials and processes for products, recognising their limitations in engineering design. Be able to develop life-long learning skills in studying new engineering materials and manufacturing process Plan and manage the design process, understand product design cost drivers related to manufacturing.
  • Understand how to achieve high quality in a product through design stage to manufacturing stage, understand the importance of engineering documents for manufacturing and product liability.
  • Understand the importance of inclusive approach to engineering practice. Work effectively as a member or leader of a team for a design project. Be able to evaluate effectiveness of team performance and reduce the security risk in the group project