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MECH8660: Manufacturing and Sustainability

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MECH8660: Manufacturing and Sustainability

2026 unit information

The unit aims to teach the fundamentals of traditional and advanced manufacturing technologies. It covers key manufacturing processes for different engineering materials including metal forming (bulk deformation & sheet metalworking), casting, material removal processes (conventional and CNC machining, non-traditional material removal process), powder metallurgy, polymer and polymer composite manufacturing techniques, rapid prototyping etc. Students will learn the theoretical basis, benefits, limitations, and design considerations of each process. The unit aims to develop core competencies in selecting appropriate manufacturing processes for engineering applications, understanding the environmental and economic implications of manufacturing choices, and fostering innovation in manufacturing system design. By the end of the unit, students will be equipped with the knowledge to assess, apply, and innovate manufacturing processes and systems, appreciating their technical capabilities and impact on sustainability.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Engineering

Details

Study level	Postgraduate
Academic unit	Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic
Credit points	6

Enrolment rules

Prerequisites: ?	None
Corequisites: ?	None
Prohibitions: ?	MECH9660
Assumed knowledge: ?	MECH9400 Mechanical Design 1

Learning outcomes

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Demonstrate good understanding of the merits and disadvantages of an individual manufacturing method and display familiarity in the use of different manufacturing techniques
LO2. Determine the basic manufacturing considerations necessary to realise the function, including the selection of materials and the manufacturing method, taking into account the strength, reliability, and cost
LO3. Design, optimise, and validate manufacturing routes that combine multiple manufacturing technologies to fabricate complex engineering products with specified quality and functional requirements.
LO4. Create innovative manufacturing technologies for advanced industrial applications
LO5. Contribute to effective team processes while demonstrating independent judgement and professional responsibility.

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Session	MoA ?	Location	Outline ?
Semester 2 2026	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View

Session	MoA ?	Location	Outline ?
Semester 1 2020	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View
Semester 1 2021	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View
Semester 1 2021	Normal day	Remote	View
Semester 1 2022	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View
Semester 1 2022	Normal day	Remote	View
Semester 1 2023	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View
Semester 1 2024	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View
Semester 2 2024	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View
Semester 2 2025	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View

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MECH8660: Manufacturing and Sustainability

2026 unit information

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Engineering

Details

Enrolment rules

Learning outcomes

Unit availability

Modes of attendance (MoA)

Disclaimer

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