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Faculty of Engineering, Environment and Computing

102EMM Manufacturing Technology and
Materials

Assignment Brief

Module Title Individual Cohort (May) Module Code

Manufacturing Technology and 1819 OCTJAN 102EMM
Materials

Coursework Title (e.g. CWK1) Hand out date:

CSWK2 – Main Coursework 13/05/2019
Lecturer: Dr Masoumeh Faraji Due date and time:
Moodle: 18:00:00
12/07/2019
Estimated Time (hrs): 25-30 Coursework type: 5-page report 40% of Module Mark

Submission arrangement online via CUMoodle:

File types and method of recording: PdF file
Mark and Feedback date: individual feedback and mark: 01/08/2019
Mark and Feedback method: Individual feedback on Moodle and mark breakdown for each individual
using detailed rubric for each section.

Module Learning Outcomes Assessed:

2. Employ the principles of solidification, diffusion and solid state deformation to the relevant
manufacturing process.
3. Develop a broad knowledge base of the various types of manufacturing processes (e.g. casting
technology, forming and shaping processes, material removing processes and joining processes).

6. Evaluate manufacturing processes on the basis of cost, accuracy and lead time to form judgments
about their applicability to given manufacturing situations, including considerations of environmental
and end of life costs of products.

7 Evaluate common engineering materials on the basis of mechanical and physical properties, cost and
manufacturing properties, and form judgments about their applicability to given product functional
requirements.

Task and Mark distribution:

You have the option to choose from non-ferrous alloys (e.g. light alloys), ferrous alloys and composite
materials to design and manufacture a given component. You are asked to choose a material from
these materials for a high-performance connecting rod for the engine of a racing car to be made later
this year, or early next year. Figure 1 shows a sketch of a typical connecting rod. Figure 2 provides an
example of size specification for a connecting rod used in an internal combustion engine.
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Figure 1. Sketch a connecting rod

Figure 2: Example of dimensions of a connecting rod in an internal combustion engine.

Scope:
Students are asked to prepare a case study presenting a suitable material for the high-performance
connecting rod which should also include the manufacturing route of the component. In addition to the
material selection students are asked to include the production process by which the component will
be manufactured. Scientific reasons for the selected process(s) should be included. The areas that are
needed to be covered in the report are listed in Table 1.
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Deliverables and Mark Allocation
The staff at Coventry University are to independently assess the originality and quality of the work.
Coventry University staff on 102EMM are available to answer any reasonable questions you may have
on this work.
A 5 page (A4) report is expected, with a minimum font size 10. Line spacing should be no more than 1.5
lines. This page limit excludes cover sheet, figures, tables, graphs, list of references and appendices.
The report can be longer than 5 sides (e.g. due to figures, graphs & tables) but no more than 5 sides of
text in the report main body. Please ensure that you provide a list of the academic references at the
end of the work; use CU Harvard system for in-text citation and the listing of the references. Text
should be written for academic audience; hence, ensure you use the relevant rules (e.g. use of third
person, passive format). Appendices should be used for non-essential diagrams and information if
necessary. The report must be submitted in PdF format.
The report is expected to have a structure as defined by the Sections described below. In addition, the
value ascribed to the report sections and the report quality are shown as percentages of relative value
against each portion of the report below in Table 1:

Deliverables and Mark Allocation

Table 1
Section Subject Matter Relative
Value
1 Component Function and Operating Environment
1a Review the function (or role) of the component including the context of 6%
the larger assembly to which it belongs.
1b Outline the service conditions that are caused by the component’s function 7%
and the environment in which it functions which the component will be
designed to withstand (e.g., types of stresses, temperatures, service
atmospheres etc.).
2 Material Properties and Selection
2a Discuss and justify the material property requirements for the component 11%
by relating the material property requirements to the service conditions &
requirements identified in your answer to section 1b. This should include
some quantitative values of the required properties.
2b Identify the material or materials that can be used to make the 12%
component, i.e. the connecting rod (ignore any small brackets, bolts and
other small components attached to the component). Chemical content of
the selected material (main constituents) should be included (i.e. Al-5%Si-
2%Cu, etc.). Using the identified material properties from question 2a,
perform a material selection analysis (using CES software) to justify the
material(s) chosen for the component. Use relevant performance indices
to aid you CES selection. Hence justify the material(s) selected.
3 Component Manufacturing Route
3a Manufacturing route selection: Discuss several potential suitable 10%
manufacturing routes for the component made from the selected material.
Perform a CES process selection exercise relevant to your component and
your selected material in order to downselect and justify a final process
route.
3b Review & explain the selected manufacturing route in detail. 10%
4 Alternative Materials and Manufacturing Routes
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4a List alternative materials that are also used to make the component. 10%
Chemical content of the main constituents should be included. For each
material make reference to your CES analysis from Section 2b and compare
properties. Select what you believe to be the “best” alternative material
and explain why it is the best alternative.
4b Describe the main differences between the component made of the first 10%
choice (chosen in section 2b) and the same component made from your
best alternative material (material chosen in section 4a) in terms of: its
structure, the manufacturing routes required to make it.
5 Should there be any difference in the required properties and hence the 4%
chosen material if the connecting rod was going to be manufactured for
use in a normal car instead of a high performance racing car? Explain.
Other Report structure presentation, referencing & technical writing style, 20%
adherence to the requirements contained in this document.
Total 100%

Delivery Schedule
Refer to the 102EMM Moodle page for information pertaining to delivery of your report. A time will be
defined for the last opportunity to submit your report. After this time the submission will be rejected
unless an extension is granted. Late work will only be accepted with an officially granted extension
from assessment office (this will require legitimate reasons, e.g. medical)
Turnitin software will be used to check and to ensure originality and value. DO NOT COPY FROM WEB
SITES, TECHNICAL REPORTS OR TEXT BOOKS, SUCH BEHAVIOUR IS PLAGIARISM AND THEREFORE
UNACCEPTABLE. The penalties for plagiarism can be severe and have extreme consequences for your
future at the University.

Hints and Tips

• READ THIS DOCUMENT THOROUGHLY SEVERAL TIMES.
• Do not leave asking questions or report submission until the last moment.
• Write report in the “3rd person” (standard report writing style)
• Please make sure your work is properly referenced.
• References, figures, tables and graphs must be cited within the text at the relevant place as well as
listed in full in your Appendix (reference section).
• Structure the report as per the sections in the scope. Do not combine sections.
• If you don’t attempt a particular section, you will get a zero for that section.

Details of how, where and when to submit your report will be given on the 102EMM Moodle page. Late
submissions will not be accepted unless accompanied by an officially granted extension from Registry.

Notes:
1. You are expected to use the Coventry University Harvard Referencing Style. For support and
advice on this students can contact Centre for Academic Writing (CAW).
2. Please notify your registry course support team and module leader for disability support.
3. Any student requiring an extension or deferral should follow the university process as outlined
here.
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4. The University cannot take responsibility for any coursework lost or corrupted on disks, laptops
or personal computer. Students should therefore regularly back-up any work and are advised to
save it on the University system.
5. If there are technical or performance issues that prevent students submitting coursework
through the online coursework submission system on the day of a coursework deadline, an
appropriate extension to the coursework submission deadline will be agreed. This extension will
normally be 24 hours or the next working day if the deadline falls on a Friday or over the
weekend period. This will be communicated via your Module Leader.
6. You are encouraged to check the originality of your work by using the draft Turnitin links on your
Moodle Web.
7. Collusion between students (where sections of your work are similar to the work submitted by
other students in this or previous module cohorts) is taken extremely seriously and will be
reported to the academic conduct panel. This applies to both courseworks and exam answers.
8. A marked difference between your writing style, knowledge and skill level demonstrated in class
discussion, any test conditions and that demonstrated in a coursework assignment may result in
you having to undertake a Viva Voce in order to prove the coursework assignment is entirely your
own work.
9. If you make use of the services of a proof reader in your work, you must keep your original version
and make it available as a demonstration of your written efforts.
10. You must not submit work for assessment that you have already submitted (partially or in full),
either for your current course or for another qualification of this university, unless this is
specifically provided for in your assignment brief or specific course or module information. Where
earlier work by you is citable, ie. it has already been published/submitted, you must reference it
clearly. Identical pieces of work submitted concurrently will also be considered to be self-
plagiarism.

Mark allocation guidelines to students (to be edited by staff per assessment)

0-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70+ 80+
Work mainly Most elements Most elements Strengths in all Most work All work
incomplete completed; are strong, elements exceeds the substantially
and /or weaknesses minor standard exceeds the
weaknesses in outweigh weaknesses expected standard
most areas strengths expected
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Marking Rubric (To be edited by staff per each assessment)

GRADE ANSWER RELEVANCE ARGUMENT & COHERENCE EVIDENCE SUMMARY

First Innovative response, answers the
question fully, addressing the learning
≥70 objectives of the assessment task.
Evidence of critical analysis, synthesis
and evaluation.
A clear, consistent in-depth critical and
evaluative argument, displaying the ability
to develop original ideas from a range of
sources. Engagement with theoretical
and conceptual analysis.
Wide range of appropriately supporting An outstanding, well-structured and
evidence provided, going beyond the appropriately referenced answer,
recommended texts. Correctly demonstrating a high degree of
referenced. understanding and critical analytic skills.

Upper Second A very good attempt to address the
objectives of the assessment task with an
60-69 emphasis on those elements requiring
critical review.
A generally clear line of critical and
evaluative argument is presented.
Relationships between statements and
sections are easy to follow, and there is a
sound, coherent structure.
A very good range of relevant sources is
used in a largely consistent way as
supporting evidence. There is use of
some sources beyond recommended
texts. Correctly referenced in the main.
The answer demonstrates a very good
understanding of theories, concepts and
issues, with evidence of reading beyond
the recommended minimum. Well
organised and clearly written.

Lower Second Competently addresses objectives, but
may contain errors or omissions and
50-59 critical discussion of issues may be
superficial or limited in places.
Some critical discussion, but the argument
is not always convincing, and the work is
descriptive in places, with over-reliance on
the work of others.
A range of relevant sources is used, but
the critical evaluation aspect is not fully
presented. There is limited use of sources
beyond the standard recommended
materials. Referencing is not always
correctly presented.
The answer demonstrates a good
understanding of some relevant
theories, concepts and issues, but there
are some errors and irrelevant material
included. The structure lacks clarity.

Third Addresses most objectives of the
assessment task, with some notable
40-49 omissions. The structure is unclear in
parts, and there is limited analysis.
The work is descriptive with minimal
critical discussion and limited theoretical
engagement.
A limited range of relevant sources used
without appropriate presentation as
supporting or conflicting evidence coupled
with very limited critical analysis.
Referencing has some errors.
Some understanding is demonstrated but
is incomplete, and there is evidence of
limited research on the topic. Poor
structure and presentation, with few
and/or poorly presented references.

Fail Some deviation from the objectives of the
assessment task. May not consistently
<40 address the assignment brief. At the
lower end fails to answer the question set
or address the learning outcomes. There
is minimal evidence of analysis or
evaluation.
Descriptive with no evidence of theoretical
engagement, critical discussion or
theoretical engagement. At the lower end
displays a minimal level of understanding.
Very limited use and application of
relevant sources as supporting evidence.
At the lower end demonstrates a lack of
real understanding. Poor presentation of
references.
Whilst some relevant material is present,
the level of understanding is poor with
limited evidence of wider reading. Poor
structure and poor presentation, including
referencing. At the lower end there is
evidence of a lack of comprehension,
resulting in an assignment that is well
below the required standard.

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