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Engineering

Learning Methods

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Online

Practical

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Module Offerings

7113MECH-SEP-CTY

Aims

To enable students to understand additive manufacturing processes, particularly those that contribute to the concept of “high value manufacturing”.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Recognise a range of additive manufacturing processes and identify relevant processes to consider for a particular application.
2.
Analyse and estimate process parameters for processing a given application.
3.
Critically examine the practical and commercial constraints and benefits of adopting an additive manufacturing approach.
4.
Design for additive manufacture.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:The list below provides an indicative list of topics that may be covered in this module. Introduction to the seven types of additive manufacture (AM) Stereolithography / VAT Photopolymerisation Fused deposition modelling Sheet lamination, Binder jetting, material jetting MarkForged MetalX, Sintering, MIM comparison Review of lasers and laser processing of materials Laser welding/cutting/ Powder bed fusion: selective laser melting, electron beam melting Blown powder laser directed Case studies from industry Design for AM Powder metallurgy Metallurgy of AM Mechanical properties of AM material Fatigue and defects Multi material AM Future of AM, industry 4.0 Commercial considerations, choosing a system
Module Overview:
The module will enable you to understand additive manufacturing processes, particularly those that contribute to the concept of "high value manufacturing".
Additional Information:The module will provide students with an in depth understanding of additive manufacturing (AM) processes.

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