MEC2811 Manufacturing processes
Faculty of Engineering
MEC2811 Manufacturing processes is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2025 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It needs ENG1011 or ENG1001.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 30%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MEC2811
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After MEC2811
No unit lists MEC2811 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.
Overview
This unit focuses on manufacturing processes that can be scaled up for volume production. This includes casting, CNC machining, powder metallurgy and metal forming. For each of these processes, you will learn about each of their strengths, limitations, cost and sustainability aspects. This will enable you to objectively select an appropriate technique for a particular set of requirements. You will also learn to design components that leverage the strengths of each of the different processes to optimally achieve the desired outcomes. You will also have the opportunity to work o a project that put these into practice and gain some hands-on experience.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- WorksheetsExerciseThreshold hurdle24%
- ProjectThreshold hurdle41%
- ReflectionWrittenThreshold hurdle5%
- Final assessmentExaminationThreshold hurdle30%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe the steps involved in various manufacturing processes for production at scale, including their strengths and limitations.
- 2
Select appropriate part manufacturing processes while balancing functional requirements, performance, cost and sustainability.
- 3
Propose part design changes to improve suitability to given manufacturing processes.
- 4
Identify and carry out the necessary steps to conduct a small-scale production run and then reflect on the outcomes.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Practical activities36 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Teams, each with four students, will work on an overarching project that would run throughout the semester. Your team would design a part and then the associated die and tool that can be used to fabricate the part. The part would then be fabricated. Finally, your team would test out work on a small production run and evaluate the outcomes.
You will be exposed to the learning material via recorded lectures, reading and pre-class activities. You would then work on worksheets during the workshop that would see you applying your knowledge.
Learning resources
Required resources
Learning resources such as the recommended readings and unit materials are available via Moodle.
Where it fits
MEC2811 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2025 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Kenny Tan
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Kenny Tan
Common questions
When is MEC2811 offered?
In 2025, MEC2811 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.
How much work is MEC2811?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MEC2811 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 30% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include MEC2811?
MEC2811 is part of Intelligent manufacturing and Mechanical engineering.