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Module - MANU3004 - Aerospace Manufacturing Technology

Programme	H303 - MSc Mechanical Engineering (Aerospace Core) M3 - Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering modules (Year 3) H300 - MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (Year 3 Aerospace Compulsory) H300 - MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (Year 3 Design Restricted) H150 - MEng (Hons) Design Engineering (Year 3 General Restricted Options) H300 - MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (Year 3 Manufacture Compulsory) H49* - BEng Aerospace Technologies (Year 3 Manufacturing Compulsory) H49* - BEng Aerospace Technologies (Year 3 Materials and Structures Restricted) HJ?2 - MEng Materials Engineering2 (Year 3 Restricted) HJ?2 - BEng Materials Engineering2 (Year 3 Restricted) H151 - BEng (Hons) Design Engineering (Year 3 Restricted Options) H716 - MEng (Hons) Manufacturing Engineering and Management (Year 3 Restricted Options 2) HN72 - BEng (Hons) Manufacturing Engineering and Management (Year 3 Restricted Options 2)
Year	Select a new weight: https://curriculum.nottingham.ac.uk/2026/view/tree/765/year_lookup/XXIDXX Year 2026/2027
Accrediting Bodies	https://curriculum.nottingham.ac.uk/2026/view/tree/765/year_lookup/XXIDXX Accrediting Body Complete Outcome Set (UK-SPEC, EAC, etc.) Board of Engineers Malaysia Engineering Accreditation Board BEng Engineering Accreditation Board MEng Engineering Accreditation Board MSc Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Institution of Technology (IET) Masters QAA Descriptors
Module Code	MANU3004
Lecturer	Niels Lohse

This module covers: Basic airframe structure. Airframe component manufacturing techniques. Joining techniques. Assembly technology. Composite structures. Jigless assembly and automated manufacture. Basic aero-engine structure. Geometry and material constraints. Manufacturing processes: forging, casting, welding & joining techniques, special processes, small and non-round hole manufacture. Certification, verification inspection and quality control.

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	LO1 - Understand the basic structure of modern airframes and aero-engines and the manufacturing processes used to produce them.
	LO2 - Have an insight into advanced and emerging aerospace manufacturing technologies and be able to critically review the suitability of new emerging technologies for the specific requirements and characteristics of the aerospace industry.
	LO3 - Awareness of the properties and application areas for advanced materials used in the manufacture of aerospace components.
	LO4 - Ability to communicate and present state of the art technology review results with clear justification of their technological and operational advantages and disadvantages.

LO1 - Understand the basic structure of modern airframes and aero-engines and the manufacturing processes used to produce them.

LO2 - Have an insight into advanced and emerging aerospace manufacturing technologies and be able to critically review the suitability of new emerging technologies for the specific requirements and characteristics of the aerospace industry.

LO3 - Awareness of the properties and application areas for advanced materials used in the manufacture of aerospace components.

LO4 - Ability to communicate and present state of the art technology review results with clear justification of their technological and operational advantages and disadvantages.