Aerospace Manufacturing: Airframes and Aeroengines
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MMME3102 | Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering | 3 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- MMME3102
- School
- Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module aims to present manufacturing processes focused on aerospace components and their assembly. This enables a solid basis of basic manufacturing processes related to aircraft manufacturing.
This includes:
- Introduction of overall aircraft design and generic manufacturing methods
- Materials for airframes and aeroengines: from composites to superalloys
- Manufacturing methods of components for airframes and associated assembly methods (including jigs/fixtures and metrological aspects)
- Manufacturing processes for aeroengine components (static and rotative components) and assembly techniques
- Quality control, certification and maintenance
Assessment
- 100% Exam 1 (2-hour)
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
Provide basic knowledge of manufacturing methods and assembly of airframesProvide basic knowledge of manufacturing methods and assembly of aeroenginesUnderstand the basics of factory manufacturing lines for both airframes and aeroenginesExposure to specific quality control requirements and maintenanceLearning Outcomes
LO1 - Knowledge of groups of manufacturing technologies for both airframes and aeroengines. Specific quality requirements of the component manufacture and assemblies will also be provided.
LO2 - Knowledge of how the development of next generation aircraft will influence manufacturing processes for aerospace and the implications on sustainability.
LO3 - Ability to link the basic principles of aircraft functionality with the utilised materials and methods for manufacturing for components/assemblies.
LO4 - Ability to identify basic manufacturing processes for aerospace components while considering the specific requirements for quality of components/assemblies.
LO5 - Ability to make critical assessments of the manufacturing routes that can be adopted for aerospace components/assemblies while considering technical, economic and sustainability aspects.