Computer Aided High Speed Machining Apps (897H1)
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Computer Aided High Speed Machining Applications
Module 897H1
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This module will allow you to evaluate and interact with current and emerging computer-aided high
speed machining processes, as subtractive manufacturing technologies. It will give you a critical
understanding of how these processes are employed and exploited. You will develop a deep
understanding of current research and scholarship in the field, critiquing applications and proposing
innovative ideas. You will engage with both broad engineering principles and specialized knowledge to
optimise the use of existing and emerging machining technologies, including high-speed CNC
technology, identifying its constraints, and exploiting opportunities against other technologies. You will
gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills, with learning will take place through a combination of
lectures and practical workshop sessions and a substantial extended assignment (with multi-week
preparation supported by module tutor)in subtractive design for manufacture. To facilitate workshop
time, this module makes extensive use of asynchronous lectures which can be viewed outside of the
normal off-the-job training day.
Indicative Content
• Introduction to CNC hardware, supporting tooling, and on-machine verification equipment.
• Integration and use of CAD/CAM and support infrastructure.
• Scope of CAM software use, implementation, and application
• CNC simulation and tool planning and process optimisation
• G-Code modification (in context of multi-tool subtractive manufacture)
• Metal cutting theory,
• Techniques, instrumentation and measurement, and tool monitoring in CNC
• Effect of heat, tool wear, tool life calculations, and the effects of environment on cutting
process
• Investigate and apply CAM software for 3 axis applications.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate critical awareness of current research in the field of CNC
manufacture and critiques methodologies of application, and, where
appropriate, to propose new hypotheses associated with their use within
business constrained environments.
Comprehensively understand the techniques associated with CNC high speed
manufacturing technology to identify constraints and exploit opportunities with
respect to other competing/emerging technologies.
Propose new hypotheses to evaluate, optimise and report on
manufacturing processes associated with CNC technology and systems
architecture.
Act autonomously in critical decision making in complex and open-ended
scenarios related to manufacturing facilities layout and design.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | T1 Week 5 | 30.00% |
| Report | A1 Week 1 | 70.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 50000000000 |
| Autumn Semester | Laboratory | 2 hours | 50000000000 |
| Autumn Semester | Laboratory | 4 hours | 01100000000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Rizuwana Parween
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