Module Details
| Module Code: |
MANU8001 |
| Title: |
Advanced Materials & Processes
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Long Title:
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Advanced Materials & Processes
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| NFQ Level: |
Advanced |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 ) |
| Field of Study: |
5400 - Manufacturing Engineering
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| Module Description: |
This module covers the properties and manufacturing methods of application specific engineering materials and non traditional machining processes.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Determine the appropriate engineering material for a given application. |
| LO2 |
Explain the restrictions and opportunities afforded by specific material's manufactuing methods. |
| LO3 |
Recommend processing methods to achieve shape and surface requirements for modern materials. |
| LO4 |
Identify capabilities of specialised manufacturing methodologies. |
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Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Alloys
Stainless steels, tool steels, specialised non-ferrous metals. Alloys for aerospace, medical, refractory applications.
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Ceramics
Structures, properties, manufacturing, Shaping methods and industrial applications.
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Polymers & Composites
Polymer structure and properties,Special application polymers: medical, environmental. Composite types, properties and behaviour, processing of composites.
Adhesives.
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Surface Engineering
Surface cleaning processes, coating and deposition: plating, conversion coating, physical vapour deposition, chemical vapour deposition, organic and ceramic coatings, thermal and mechanical coating.
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Powder Metallurgy
Production of powders, compaction methods, sintering, secondary operations, process capabilities.
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Non Traditional Machining
Abrasive Jet Machining (AJM) UltraSonic Machining (USM) and welding,
Electric Discharge Machining (EDM) ElectroChemical Machining (ECM).
Electron Beam Machining (EBM) Laser Machining (LBM)
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Additive Manufacturing
Material requirements and selection, Rapid Prototyping methods, Stereolithography, Solid Ground Curing, Selective Laser Sintering, Fused Deposit Modelling, Laminated Object Manufacturing and 3D printing. Designing for additive manufacture.
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Material Selection
Selection of materials for defined performance requirements, matching manufacturing methods, costing: batch size limitations.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 30.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 70.00% |
Assessments
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Theory |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Practicals |
Every Second Week |
1.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Preparation of reports and self-directed study. |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
8.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Theory |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Practicals |
Every Month |
1.00 |
4 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Preparation of reports and self-directed study. |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
10.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Michael Ashby, David Jones. (2005), Engineering Materials 2, An Introduction to Microstructures, Processing and Design, 3rd. Elsevier, [ISBN: 978-0-7506-6381-6].
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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Mikell Groover. (2022), Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing: Materials, Processes, and Systems, 7th. Wiley, [ISBN: 1119706424].
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William D. Callister and David G. Rethwisch. (2013), Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction, 9th. Wiley, p.974, [ISBN: 1118324579].
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Nicola Accialini. (2022), Introduction to Additive Manufacturing: Technologies, Materials, Benefits, Challenges and Applications, available on Kindle, [ISBN: 9798837852787].
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| This module does not have any other resources |
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