This module provides the student 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, recrystallisation & 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
