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Calendering and coating. Manufacture of PVC products.
Analysis of film blowing and printing.
Recommended reading
Crawford, R.J., Plastics Engineering. 2nd edn, Oxford, Pergamon
Press, 1987
Kalpakjian, S., Manuficturing Processes for Engineering Materials.
2nd edn, Reading, Mass., Addison-Wesley, 1991
Roe, G., Elements of Metalworking Theory. London, Edward
Arnold, 1979
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MM626 ~dvanced Mathematics
6 credit points 2 hours per week Hawthorn Assessment:
assignments/examination
A subject in the Graduate Diploma in Computer Integrated
Manufacture (CIM)
Objectives
To develop an understanding of mathematical techniques for
computer applications.
Content
Computational linear algebra with applications to sparse
matrices and three dimensional geometry. Finite differences
methods in ordinary and partial differential equations.
Interpolation and splines.
MATLAB - the software package will be used through the
whole course.
Recommended reading
Burden, R.L., Faires, J.D. and Reynolds, A.C., Numerical
Analysis. 2nd edn, Boston, Prindle, Weber and Schmidt, 1981
Smith, G.D. Numerical Solution of Partial Dfferential Equations
with Exercerije and Worked Solutions. London, Oxford University
Press, 1969 /j1
MM630 Mathematics and Computing
6 credit points 2 hours per week Hawthorn Assessment:
assignment/examination
A subject in the Graduate Diploma in Computer Integrated
Manufacture (CIM)
Objectives
This subject aims to develop an understanding of
mathematical and statistical techniques for solving problems
in management science.
Content
Topics are selected from:
0 Linear programming: simplex method, big M method, two
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phase method, duality, dual simplex method, sensitivity,
revised simplex technique, bounded variables, parametic
programming, decompisition, applications, use of computer
packages such as SAS/OR, industrial applications.
Markov chains and queueing theory: stochastic processes,
Markov chains, applications in decision making. Queueing
theory, transient and steady state, general Markov model.
Application of simulation in queueing systems, practical
a~plcations, use of computer ~ackage.
The analysis of variance: revision of inference for two
independent groups, analysis of variance. Non-parametric
methods. Planned and unplanned comparisons.
Multiple linear regression: review of linear regression with
one predictor.
Recommended reading
Lapin, L.L., Probability and Statistics for Modern EnginePring. 2nd
edn, Boston, PWS-Kent, 1990
Taha, H.A., Operations Research: An Introduction. 5th edn, New
York, Macmillan, 1992
Winston, W.L., Operations Research: Applications and Algorithms.
3rd ed., Belmont, Calif. Wadsworth, 1994
Keller, G., et al., Statistics for Management and Economics: A
15 creditpoints 4 hoursper week Hawthorn Assessment:
assignments, projects and examination
A subject in the Master of Engineering (CIM) and the
Graduate Diploma (CIM) and the Graduate Certificate
(CAD/CAM).
Ob jectives
To provide students with the opportunity to learn the
fundamental of CAD. To provide a degree of competency in
using a CAD system. To enable to work on a realistic CAD
Project.
Content
CAD Hardware and Software
Graphic elements and transformation systems
Geometric modelling
Hands on advanced 3D modelling system
Recommended reading
Groover, MP and Zimmers, EW, CAD/CAM Computer Aided
Design &Manufacturing, Englewood Cliffs, N.J., Prentice Hall,
New Jersey, 1984
Rodiguez, W., The Modelling of Design Ideas. McGraw Hill, 1992.
Hearn, D. And Pauline Baker, M., Computer Graphics. Prentice
Hall, 1986.
Rooney, J, and Steadman, P., Principles of Computer Aided Design.
Pitman London, 1987
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MM642 ~anufa&ring ~anagement Systems
20 credit points 4 hours per week Hawthorn Assessment:
assignments, projects and examination
A subject in the Master of Engineering (CIM) and the
Graduate Diploma (CIM) and the Graduate Certificate
(CAD/CAM).
Ob jectives
To provide a thorough coverage of the essential activities
and their interrelationships in manufacturing systems, and
the management approaches developed to best utilise these
systems in the competitive global market.
Content
Fundamentals
Manufacturing management systems
Management of technology
Decision making in manufacturing
Project management