Learning objectives
Knowledge and understanding:
The student will understand the functioning of mechanical devices and the connected design problems.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: It will develop mechanical device projects starting from an overview to the level of detail. He will understand the advantages and difficulties of group technical activity. He will use a professional CAD design software.
Autonomy of judgment:
The student will deal independently with the study of mechanical devices.
Communication skills: will be able to write and discuss technical reports on project activities and will be able to present an mechanical system orally.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
Methodologies and interdisciplinary skills required in the different
stages of the technical product development and their application in practice.
Selected topics of advanced machine design.
Use of a professional CAD software for modeling and graphical representation
in mechanical engineering.
Methods for the graphical and technical reports of mechanical devices.
Full programme
The stages of the development process of a technical product. Typical activities of the design engineer in the manufacturing company. Impact of the international market environment. Role of individual personality in team work. Myers-Briggs personality test. Motivation and dynamics of working teams. Methods to activate creativity and promote product innovation. Patents: Typical structure and objectives of intellectual protection. European legislation in the field of machinery and pressure vessels. Review and integration of know-how and skills acquired during the undergraduate degree in the context of the design and development of real commercial products.
Project 1) Development of a two-cylinder compressor: Thermodynamic cycle, four bar linkage analysis, dynamic load analysis of components, electric motor drive and belt transmission, structural check of the main components of the compressor, evaluation of Buy or make strategies, cost estimate, design of compressed air tank.
Project 2) The second project is developed in direct collaboration with the important mechanical company COMER INDUSTRIES and varies year after year. It includes a series of lessons and laboratories developed with the direct participation of company technicians. The objectives of the activities are: • To present the company's technical and production organization, characterized by a strong commitment to innovation, and its range of products • Understand the process and the development methods of a real mechanical product (from design to testing and marketing) for the global market • Guiding the learning of modern design and virtual development methods for new products by applying them to a COMER product.
CAD Lab
1. component representation using basic functions
2. component representation using advanced features
3. Assembly
4. Assembly and motion study
5. Surface modeling
6. Configurable model generation
7. Exploded views and construction drawings.
Bibliography
Handouts
Reading material.
Software manuals
Teaching methods
Lectures and meetings at CAD/CAE lab.
Tutoring of project work by team of students.
Direct interaction with engineers form industry about product development issues.
Assessment methods and criteria
The exam is oral and involves the discussion of technical reports developed in groups and the individual presentation of a technical device.
In parallel there is an individual practical test of the use of CAD software.
The examination of the group's activities takes place by appointment.
Other information
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