EN2904: Manufacturing Systems Design
| School | Cardiff School of Engineering |
| Department Code | ENGIN |
| Module Code | EN2904 |
| External Subject Code | 100182 |
| Number of Credits | 10 |
| Level | L5 |
| Language of Delivery | English |
| Module Leader | Dr Nicholas Bennion |
| Semester | Autumn Semester |
| Academic Year | 2023/4 |
Outline Description of Module
To understand and solve the manufacturing management problems involved in the design and operation of manufacturing systems.
On completion of the module a student should be able to
- Categorise the features of a manufacturing system.
- Select appropriate design strategies to suit individual manufacturing system requirements.
- Formulate outline manufacturing system designs.
How the module will be delivered
The module will be delivered through a blend of online teaching and learning material, guided study, and on-campus face-to-face classes (tutorials, feedback sessions). These are used to explain and demonstrate the principles of Manufacturing Systems Design identified within the learning outcomes of the module. Industrial case studies are reviewed in class sessions to support this understanding. Students are directed to other sources of knowledge acquisition, including recommended texts and the Internet in order to complete the coursework elements.
Skills that will be practised and developed
- Problem analysis and the selection of appropriate solutions.
- Creative problem solving and innovative manufacturing system design.
- Problem analysis using computer based engineering methods.
- Manufacturing system simulation methods.
- Individual and team based problem solving.
- Knowledge elicitation techniques.
How the module will be assessed
This module is assessed by a two hour examination (90%) and a 40-minute class test (10%).
The class test typically consists of two questions and is designed to allow the student to evaluate their progress in relation to the module learning outcomes. Test answers are reviewed to reinforce these points. The examination consists of six questions, of which the students are asked to attempt four. Questions are set to allow students to demonstrate their understanding of the module learning outcomes.
There is a potential for re-assessment in this module which may result in a 100% written assessment during the August Resit period.
Assessment Breakdown
| Type | % | Title | Duration(hrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exam - Autumn Semester | 90 | Manufacturing Systems Design | 2 |
| Class Test | 10 | Class Test | N/A |
Syllabus content
- Types of production demand: continuous, mass, batch single part
- Techniques in facility design
- Approaches to manufacturing system design: flow lines, Group Technology cells etc.
- Work organisation and analysis
- Japanese based manufacturing systems
- Scheduling and despatching
- Evolution of production systems
- Computer-aided manufacturing and numerical control
- Computer-integrated manufacturing and AI