This module provides the stdent with fundamental knowledge in materials and processes for materials. It will provide the student with the knowledge required to implement both materials and manufacturing process selection through the analysis of design requirements. It will provide students with an overview of relationship between structure & properties of materials and manufacturing processes. The student will expand their knowledge of the environmental aspects of manufacturing processes.
Solubility, Cooling Curves & Phase Diagrams
Metals - Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Systems , Binary Phase diagrams & phase equilibrium; Iron-carbon Diagram; Non-ferrous phase diagrams;
Heat Treatment of Metals
Ferrous Heat Treatment Systems. Normalising, Annealing, Quenching & Tempering
Polymer Processing
Injection Moulding, Extrusion, Blow Moulding, Tooling, Moulds and Shrinkage
Casting
Solidification, microstructure, Techniques and methods used in casting ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Permanent and non-permanent casting methods, Machinery and mould design
Bulk Forming
Rolling of industrial sections, Extrusion of metals, Hot & cold work structures, recrystallation & Grain growth, properties
Thermal Joining
Welding process, techniques and equipment, Brazing & Soldering
Material Selection
Overview of common metallic and polymeric engineering materials. Use of CES materials database. Consider grade, specification, composition and properties of common materials
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |