DSGN06137 2019 Design Applied - Material and Processes
To introduce the student to a range of materials and production methods for both high quantity manufacture and one off prototype production. In terms of theory, specification and practical industrial processes.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
To understand principal production methods and their influence on the design process.
Discuss the merits and de-merits of a range of materials and material specification of parts.
To demonstrate a practical knowledge of modelling materials, techniques and equipment.
To use prototype models as influence and experiment in the design concept generation and development stage.
Have the ability to complete the design process by specifying materials and production processes.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
This module will be taught between the workshop and classroom. Classroom will be used to cover theory of methods, process and material selection, and the the workshop will be the utilised in the execution of process
Module Assessment Strategies
Project assessment and exam
Repeat Assessments
On failing the module, the learner will be required to complete a project based repeat assessment.
A Project brief will be issued in which the varying details of the project will be set out and the
project will be submitted to the lecturer or the exams office.
Indicative Syllabus
Process of injection moulding, blow moulding, rotational moulding, extrusion and thermoforming.
Plastic features and fixings
Design considerations for manufacture.
Assessing material requirements and specification process.
Properties of various metals, heat treatments and finishing process
Interaction with toolmakers and value engineering.
Workshop Safety.
materials available and selection.
Shaping and forming of models.
3D printing, laser cutting and vac forming.
Mechanical hinges and catches.
Spraying and finishing.
Visits to manufacturing venues
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Hand shaped model | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 30 % | Week 4 | 3 |
2 | Laser cutter/ Vac formed project | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 30 % | Week 8 | 4 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Materials theory exam | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 40 % | Week 13 | 1,2,5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Lecture | Flat Classroom | Materials and processes theory | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Practical / Laboratory | Design Workshop | Materials and processes practical | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Required & Recommended Book List
2001 Handbook of Materials for Product Design McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
ISBN 0071354069 ISBN-13 9780071354066
2008-01 Industrial Design John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 9780470055380 ISBN-13 0470055383
Module Resources
Handbook of Materials for Product Design by Charles A. Harper 2001
Prototyping and Modelmaking for Product Design by Bjarki Hallgrimsson
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Student toolbox with basic modelmaking equipment.
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