This module provides the student with fundamental knowledge in materials and manufacturingprocesses for both metals and plastics. It will provide students with an overview of therelationship between the structure and properties of materials and their influences onmanufacturing processes. It will provide the student with the knowledge required to implementboth materials and manufacturing process selection through the analysis of designrequirements. The student will expand their knowledge of the environmental aspects ofmanufacturing processes.
Classification and Properties of Materials
Classification and Identification of Materials, Properties of materials:mechanical properties, physical properties, Thermal properties,electrical properties and chemical properties, Selection
Internal Structure of Materials
Atomic structure and arrangement, atomic bonding, Periodic Table of the elements, Macro and microstructure, grainsCrystalline and Imperfections in crystal structure
Polymers
Macro-molecules (polymer chains)Amorphous and CrystallineThermo-plastic and Thermo-settingRelationship between polymerization. Structure and properties of common polymers.
Materials Testing
Tensile testing, impact, hardness, fatigue & creep. Detailed discussion on tensile testing, impact & hardness including lab.Describe failure modes including fatigue, creep & testing of materials.
Machining Processes
Machining Process Fundamentals, e.g. cutting speeds,feed rates, machining time, cutting tools, types of chips.
Environmental Issues in Manufacturing & Materials Usage
Classification, Reclying of Materials in Assignment
Joining
Use of Fasteners and adhesives, Typical equipment used
Coating
Techniques and methods used in coating engineering materials.
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 50 |
| Formal Examination | 50 |