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~ ~ 5 8 Manufacturing 1
Systems Modelling
No. of hours per week: two hours
Assessment: assignment, projects and exam
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 LP/NLP ~ackaae 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
Peterson, E.R. PROPS: Probabilistic Optimisation Spreadsheets.
Kingston, Ont., Alwington Press, 1988
Williams, H.P. ModelBuilding in MathematicalProgramming. 3rd edn,
Chichester, Wiley, 1990
Winston, N.L. Operations Research Applications &Algorithms. 2nd
edn, Boston, Mass., PWS-Kent, 1991
~ ~ 5 8World 2 Class Manufacturing Systems
No. of hours per week: two hours
Assessment: project work or assignment, exam
Subject aims and description
This subject aims to give the student an understanding of 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
video and seminars.
The syllabus covers:
Theory Z: management style resembling the Japanese
approach towards management, productivity through
employee involvement, trust and respect for the individual,
implicit control.
VAM: concept/philosophy, definitions, planning,
implementation.
JIT: concept, elements/levels, 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 Horst, 8. Team Member Manual: Group Problem
Solving Through Employee Participation. Rev edn, Bayswater, Vic.,
Horst Blaich Pty. Ltd., 1989
Innovations in Management - The Japanese Corporation. IIE, 1985
Schonberger, R.J. World Class Manufacturing: The Lessons of Simplicity
Applied. New York, Free Press, 1986
~ ~ 5 8 Industrial 3 Management
No. of hours per week: four hours
Assessment: assignments and examination
Subject aims and description
The aim of this subject is to provide knowledge of
contemporary management principles and practices by
presentinq specific material which builds won the subiect
hatter earlier in the course; a further aim iito 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 objectives,
theories and practice; supervision and leadership, motivation,
finance, payment systems, management development, quality
management and personnel appraisals, legal.
References
Feigenbaum, A.V. Total Quality Control. 3rd edn, McGraw-Hill, New
York, 1983
Peters. 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
Performance. New York, Free Press, 1985
Skinner, W. Manufacturing: the Formidable Competitive Weapon. New
York, Wiley, 1985
~ ~ 6 0Design 4 for Manufacture
No. of hours per week: four hours
Assessment: assignments, project work and
examination
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 t o robotics.
Major project: automation of manual tasks; thirteen weeks
duration.
Textbook
Shigley, J.E. Mechanical Engineering Design. 1st Metric edn, New York,
McGraw Hill, 1986
References
American Society for Metals, Metals Handbook, Vol. 1, Properties and
Selection of Metals, Vo14. Forming 8th and 9th edn, Metals Park,
Ohio, The Society, 1969, 1978
Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Tool and Manufacturing
Engineers Handbook. 4th edn, Dearborn, Mich., Society of
Manufacturing Engineers, 1983-1 992
Handbook of Jig and Fixture Design. 2nd edn, Dearborn, Society of
Manufacturing Engineers, 1 989
Wilson, T.W. and Harvey, P.D. (ed). Manufacturing Planning and
Estimating Handbook. New York, McGraw-Hill, 1963