Advanced manufacturing technologies

lmeca2453  2017-2018  Louvain-la-Neuve

Advanced manufacturing technologies
5 credits
30.0 h + 30.0 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Simar Aude;
Language
English
Main themes
  • Manufacturing process selection
  • Complements on machining and computer assisted processing
  • Additive manufacturing
  • Non-conventional machining processes
  • Virtual manufacturing
Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

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In consideration of the reference table AA of the program "Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering", this course contributes to the development, to the acquisition and to the evaluation of the following experiences of learning:

  • AA1.1, AA1.2, AA1.3
  • AA2.1, AA2.4, AA2.5
  • AA3.2, AA3.3
  • AA4.1, AA4.2, AA4.3, AA4.4
  • AA5.1, AA5.5, AA5.6
  • AA6.1, AA6.4

More precisely, at the end of the course, the student will be capable to :

  • Choose a manufacturing process for a given workpiece using quantifiable criteria
  • Choose optimal cutting conditions (machines, forces, tools, ')
  • Perceive the interest of computational tools for manufacturing.
  • Evaluate the interest of additive manufacturing in comparison to classical processing methods
  • Pose hypothesis for the numerical modelling of manufacturing
  • Translate the geometry of a workpiece in manufacturing operations
  • Communicate their needs to the technicians un a manufacturing plant.
 

The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.
Content
  • Manufacturing process selection : selection strategy, project of process selection.
  • Complements on machining and computer assisted processing: cutting forces, automatisation, Mastercam programming project and realization on machine.
  • Additive manufacturing: processes, process selection criteria, metallurgical quality of the workpieces, project on free workpiece in polymer produced by FDM (Fused deposition modelling)
  • Non-conventional machining processes: electro-erosion, laser cutting, water cutting.
  • Virtual manufacturing: Hypothesis of finite elements calculations, practical applications case study.
Teaching methods
  • Magistral courses
  • Three projects (process selection, computer assisted manufacturing, additive manufacturing FDM)
  • Plant visits
Evaluation methods
  • Projects are part of the evaluation
  • Oral exam during the exam session
Other information
Bases of manufacturing are usefull for the understanding of the course but will be recalled in lecture 1
Online resources
http://moodleucl.uclouvain.be/enrol/index.php?id=7627
lecture slides
Bibliography
  • Materials Selection in Mechanical Design, M.F. Ashby, Butterworth Heinemann. E-book disponible par la BST (connexion UCL obligatoire): http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9781856176637
  • Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, S. Kalpakjian, S.R. Schmid, Pearson.
  • Manufacturing processes and equipement, G. Tlusty, Prentice Hall.
  • Usinage, J.-F. Debongnie, Céfal.
Faculty or entity
MECA


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Master [120] in Electro-mechanical Engineering
ELME2M
5
Master [120] in Mechanical Engineering
MECA2M
5