Part -1:
1. Aim
This coursework aims to develop a number of key capabilities required in the mechanical product innovation process. Specifically these include: creativity, management, experimental methods, analysis and synthesis, and the application of information technology tools. The aim will be met by tackling a product innovation project based on satisfying a requirement associated with a mechanical application.
2. Introduction
A marketing opportunity has been identified to develop a go-kart drivetrain to facilitate higher power output
3. Task
Working in groups of 4 you should produce a concept solution for an upgraded drivetrain to deliver additional power to a go-kart wheels. It should be assumed the power is increased by 50%, but may be determined more precisely form the characteristics of a chosen engine
• Initial product assessment. Identify loadings, component material, manufacture and approximate costs
• Function Analysis Systems Technique (FAST) Diagram
• Quality Function Deployment (QFD) Diagram
• Product Design Specification to BS7373 (PDS)
• Illustration of improved sustainability
• Development and description of initial concepts
• Systematic selection of preferred concept
• Communication: Quality of report & technical relevance to task
• Peer Mark Assessment.
Requirements Analysis
A summary of mechanical, function, sustainability and market needs
The Report
The report should comprise of a referenced, clearly written, sequential output which should address all elements expected for assessment. In particular, concept sketches should be of good quality and should be accompanied by text labels, description of how the concept functions and a consideration of the advantages and disadvantages of each concept.
At least three discrete concepts should be considered in this report. The report should also contain a discussion, which should consider and discuss all elements of the groups work leading to the final concept selection. Expected word count for this report is 1000-1500 words.
Part -2:
1. Aim
This coursework aims to develop a number of key capabilities required in the mechanical product innovation process. Specifically these include: creativity, management, experimental methods, analysis and synthesis, and the application of information technology tools.The aim will be met by tackling a product innovation project based on satisfying a requirement associated with a mechanical application.
2. Introduction
This group coursework develops the concept selected at the end of coursework 1 and provides the detail necessary to justify and create a prototype of your design.
This will require students to draw from their knowledge of all modules covered in level 1 and 2 of their degree programme so far.
3. Task
Working in groups of 4 you should produce adetailed solution and validation for the drivetrain components of the up powered go-kart.
The report should comprise of a referenced, clearly written, sequential output which should address all elements expected for assessment.
The report should also contain a discussion,which should consider and discuss all elements of the groups work leading to the final output.
• Individual work should be identified with a name at the top of each page.
• Guidelines for report writing for engineers can be found on your Moodle 2 programme web.
• Further guidance can be found in the following texts -
o Engineering Design Methods: Strategies for Product Design - Nigel Cross
o Dissertation Writing for Engineers and Scientists - Mark Breach
Part -1 required 1500 words, of Design Tools & Techniques
Part -2 required 2000 words, of Design Embodiment topic
Writer need to design some parts as it is written in the brief.
Part -2 the writer need to know how to work in Catia software.