Advanced Manufacturing

Objectives

The subject Advanced Manufacturing is designed as a continuation of the preliminary course of Manufacturing Process Engineering, and its main objective is to show students an expansion of the main manufacturing technologies used in the company and based on the use of control numerical

The objectives are the following:

• Know the basics and program numerically controlled ferrite starter manufacturing devices.
• Study the main techniques of additive manufacturing of tabletop.
• Conceptualize a product composed of two or more joined parts and design its manufacturing process.
• Manufacture a prototype of the design that has been arrived at by combining numerical control and additive manufacturing machines.
• Check the quality and admissibility of the prototype obtained using metrology techniques.

Learning outcomes

• RA1. Select the additive manufacturing technology and manufacturing parameters to produce the target part.
• LO2. It identifies the relationship between the manufacturing parameters applied and the metrological aspects of the parts generated, as well as their mechanical behavior.
• LO3. Use CAD software to prepare digital manufacturing files.
• LO4. Choose the most suitable welding process depending on the joint between parts to be made.
• LO5. It is able to work with different CAM programs to prepare the part for different production processes.
• LO6. Coordinates and works in a team and prepares project documentation rigorously using appropriate terminology and notations.
• LO7. Critically analyzes the results obtained and presents orally the assigned works.

Skills

General skills

• Endeavor to combine independence and personal initiative with teamwork in multidisciplinary activities.

Specific skills

• Know about and how to apply the theoretical principles of production and manufacturing systems, and metrology and quality control in engineering, in order to create and interpret statistical data and analysis results. Apply environmental and sustainability technology in engineering.
• Use dynamic system modeling tools and simulation techniques. Understand and apply the properties of sensors, actuators and signal conditioners, in order to program programmable robots, numerical control and robots to develop complex robotic systems that improve processes and the final product.

Basic skills

• Students can communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialists and non-specialists.
• Students have demonstrated knowledge and understanding in a field of study that builds on general secondary education with the support of advanced textbooks and knowledge of the latest advances in this field of study.
• Students have developed the learning skills necessary to undertake further studies with a high degree of independent learning.

Core skills

• Be a critical thinker before knowledge in all its dimensions. Show intellectual, cultural and scientific curiosity and a commitment to professional rigor and quality.
• Interact in international and worldwide contexts to identify needs and and new contexts for knowledge transfer to current and emerging fields of professional development, with the ability to adapt to and independently manage professional and research processes.
• Use oral, written and audiovisual forms of communication, in one's own language and in foreign languages, with a high standard of use, form and content.

Content

The contents of the subject are included in three main blocks:

• Block I. Manufacture of ferrite starters commanded by numerical control
• Block II. Table top additive manufacturing
• Block III. Evaluation of manufacturing results and quality control

Evaluation

The assessment of this subject is continuous and consists mainly of developing a project proposed by the students, which deals with the design, manufacture and assembly of two or more parts. In addition, there are sessions in which students research and discuss theoretical topics and practical sessions in which students work with different manufacturing devices. Attendance at the theoretical and practical sessions is mandatory.

• Project: 55%; non recoverable
  • First written installment: 5%
  • Second written installment: 5%
  • Third written installment: 25%
  • First oral presentation: 5%
  • Second oral presentation: 15%
• Theoretical sessions: 20%; non recoverable
• Practical sessions: 25%; non recoverable

Methodology

The course combines different methodologies:

• Flipped classes in which students work through the core content of each topic.
• Practical classes in which students work on the development of their project.

In addition to the main methodologies, students can request specific tutorials from the teacher to resolve doubts related to the content of the subject.

Bibliography

Bibliography

• Groover, M.P. (2007). Fundamentos de Manufactura Moderna: Materiales, procesos y sistemas (3 ed.). McGraw Hill.
• Kalpakjian, S., Schmid, S.R. (2008). Manufactura, Ingeniería y Tecnología (5 ed.). Pearson.

Reading

Teachers will provide complementary bibliography and compulsory reading throughout the course via the Virtual Campus.