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MM581 Manufacturing Systems Modelling
No. of hours per week: two hours
Assessment: assignment, projects and exam
A fifth-year subject in the degree of Bachelor of Engineering
(Manufacturing).
Subject aims and description
This subject aims to introduce modelling concepts,
techniques and solutions applied to manufacturing systems
as tools in identification, structuring and analysis of
problems leading to real decision making.
The syllabus covers: modelling concept, classifications;
optimisation models applied to resource allocation, networks,
capacity planning, maintenance, assembly lines; introduction
to a commercial LPINLP package and its application to some
cases; stochastic models, applications in reliability,
maintenance; markovian analysis; simulation modelling:
concept, benefits, applications, languages, packages;
introduction to and applications of a commercial simulation
package (simfactory); statistical analysis, reliability modelling.
References
Neelamkavil, F. Computer Simulation & Modelling. Chichester: Wiley,
1987
Probabilistic Optimisation Spreadsheets. Alwington Press. 1988
Williams, H.R Model Building in Mathematical Programming. 3rd ed,
Chichester: Wiley, 1990
Winston. Operations Research Applications & Algorithms. 2nd ed,
Boston, Mass.: PWS-Kent. 1991
MM582 World Class Manufacturing Systems
No. of hours per week: two hours
Assessment: project work or assignment, exam
A fifth-year subject in the degree of Bachelor of Engineering
(Manufacturing).
Subject aims and description
This subject aims to understand the current trends in
manufacturing via thorough investigation of content,
relevance and interrelationships of: JIT, TQC, quality circles,
maintenance, reliability. Discussions to be supported by
outside lecturers, video and seminars.
The syllabus covers:
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r Theory Z: management style resembling the Japanese
approach towards management, productivity through
2, employee involvement, trust and respect for the individual,
.- implicit control.
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VAM: conceptlphilosophy, definitions, planning,
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JIT: concept, elementsllevels, comparison with traditional
method, requirements, training, government participation.
TQC: concept, management improvement. employees
attitude, environmental implementation.
Quality circles: people's participation in problem solving,
management attitudes, scope of problem, levels of circle,
training, approaches, examples.
References
Dewar, D.L. and Blaich Horst. Team Member Manual; Group Problem
Solving Through Employee Participation. Rev ed. Bayswater. Vic.: Horst
Blaich Pty Ltd., 1989
Innovations in Management - The Japanese Corporation. IIE, 1985
Schonberger. R.J. Wrld Class Manufacturing. The Lessons of
Simplicity Applied, New York: Free Press, 1987
MM583 Industrial Management
No. of hours per week: four hours
Assessment: assignments and examination
A fifth-year subject in the degree of Bachelor of Engineering
(Manufacturing).
Subject aims and description
The aim of this subject is to prwide knowledge of
contemporary management principles and practices by
presenting specific material which builds upon the subject
matter presented earlier in the course; a further aim is to
assist the effectiveness of graduates in supervisory roles in
industry. Appropriate computer packages to be used to solve
problems.
Topics covered include: business strategy, setting of
objectiws, theories and practice; supervision and leadership,
motivation, finance, payment systems, management
development and personnel appraisals, legal.
References
Men. T.J. and Austin, N. A Passion for Excellence: The Leadership
Difference. New York: Random House, 1985
Porter, M.E. Competitive Advantage: Creating and Sustaining Superior
krformance. New York: Free Press, 1985
Skinner. W. Manufacturing: the Formidable Competitive Weapon.
New York: Wiley, 1985
MM604 Design for Manufacture
No. of hours per week: four hours
Assessment: assignments, project work and
examination
A subject in the Graduate Diploma in Manufacturing
Technology.
Subject aims and description
Design for Manufacture aims to provide students with good
knowledge of designing tooling, machinery, equipment and
systems used for quality production.
Design of tools for metalworking: cutting tools, high removal
tools, single points, multipoint and special form tools design.
Design of diesets for sheetmetal work: blanking, bending.
deep drawing diesets design.
Dies and fixtures design: lolating, clamping and other
elements design. Dimensional analysis: calculation of locating
errors.
Kinematics of non-uniform motion: theory and practice -
design of cams and cam followers, linkages design.
Automation of production: logic circuits, pneumatic circuits
and electropneumatic circuits design. Circuits design with
P.L.C.S., hydraulics, introduction to robotics.
Major project: automation of manual tasks; thirteen weeks
duration.
Textbook
Shigley, J.E. Mechanical Engineering Design. 1st Metric ed, New York:
McGraw Hill, 1986
References
American Society for Metab (ASM), Metals Handbook, Vol. 1,
Properties and Selection of Metals, Vol 4. Forming 8th and 9th ed.
Metals Park, Ohio: The Society, 1969, 1978
American Society of Tool and Manufacturing Engineers (ASTME), Tool
Engineers Handbook. 3rd ed, New York: McGraw Hill, 1976
American Society of Tool and Manufacturing Engineers (ASTME),
Handbook of Jig and Fixture Design. 2nd ed, Dearborn: Society of
Manufacturing Engineers, 1989
Wilson. T.W. and Hatvey, ED. (4). Manufacturing Planning and
Estimating Handbook. New York: McGraw Hill, 1963
MM605 Design for Manufacture
No. of hours per week: four hours
Assessment: assignments, project work and
examination
A subject in the Graduate Diploma in Manufacturing
Technology.