From Design to Manufacture

Synopsis: When this programme was filmed Austin Rover had completed the design on their K-series engine and had just commissioned the assembly line. Discusses the design philosophy behind the engine leading to the choice of manufacturing process. Developed through a series of interviews with shots of laser welding, the K-series assembly line, and gearbox manufacture. Forming processes - casting and forging - are illustrated.
Series: From Design to Manufacture / Cast in the Right Mould
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.
Year of production: 1990
Availability: Sale
Notes: Available only as a component of FROM DESIGN TO MANUFACTURE / CAST IN THE RIGHT MOULD T355/VC01/02.
Subjects: Engineering
Keywords: engineering design; materials science; motor vehicle manufacturing industries; production engineering

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