DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURE
ELE4DFM
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Design for Manufacture traditionally applies to the initial design of a new product where a methodology is followed to ensure that the product is: easy to manufacture at an economic cost, built to required quality; and able to achieve the required reliability. In modern manufacturing environments, automation is an integral part of the production process. This subject considers adapting design for production and designing and implementing effective automated production lines to produce products to a specified quality and cost. The subjects includes a site visit to a relevant automated production facility.
School: School Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Avinash Baji
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must have passed EMS1CAD and MEC3MCD; OR must be admitted into one of the following courses: SMTNE, SMELE, LMEM and no other rule applies.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Product Design and Development, Sixth Edition | Prescribed | Ulrich, Eppinger 2016 | McGraw-Hill |
| Readings | Design for Manufacturability Handbook, Second Edition | Prescribed | Bralla, 1999 | McGraw-Hill |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply knowledge and skills that demonstrate best practices in product Design for Manufacture and Design for Assembly.
- Activities:
- Lectures and Workshops
02. Plan projects that address complex issues including costing, timing and delivery.
- Activities:
- Lectures and Workshops
03. Understand the theoretical and practical relationships between design, materials, manufacturing method and cost.
- Activities:
- Lectures and Workshops
04. Evaluate and specify standards, quality systems and product compliance.
- Activities:
- Lectures and Workshops
05. Develop and implement intellectual property strategies based on value and return on investment.
- Activities:
- Lectures and Workshops
06. Understand the importance of prototyping and opportunities to save cost and time.
- Activities:
- Lectures and Workshops
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Avinash Baji
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Individual Reports (800 words each) | Week 4 & Week 8 | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Two 3 min. Individual Presentations (300 word equiv) | Week 4 & Week 8 | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One Group Project Report (1000 words per student) | Week 12 | 20 | 01, 02, 05, 06 |
| One 2 hour Written Examination (2000 word equiv) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |