| Offered at: | (G, X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | B Rolfe |
| Prerequisite: | SED102 |
| Corequisite: | SEE010 |
| Incompatible with: | SRC221 |
| Contact hours: | 2 x 1 hour lectures and 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week, 6 x 3 hour practicals per trimester. 2 x 8 hour laboratory sessions for off-campus students per trimester |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
The unit covers the following areas: workshop safety aspects, basic fitting and machining operations, CNC operations, introduction to metal and plastic fabrication; an overview of bearings and the selection and specification of rolling element bearings; cams and cam profile design; spur gear geometry; CAM packages; and Product Development. The student will understand the product development process and how concept development and rapid prototyping fit into this schedule. The student will demonstrate theory and practice of mechanical design on base mechanical components.
Assessment
Team project (individual CAD 25%, team CAM 25%, team assembly and operation 25%), 75%, theory assignment 25%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1045 | $1045 | $3365 | $3384 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.