MATS31401 10 Semester 1 Undergraduate Level 6 Coskun Kocabas Unit coordinator Department of Materials 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Last part of a Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 5.0 <p>The unit provides further insight into a range of manufacturing processes building on material covered during the first and second years of the course. The topics covered include: joining materials, methods of coating materials and an introduction to the processes of additive manufacturing (3D Printing). These will be presented using example applications in the area of electronic devices, aerospace, biomaterials, and conveying resistance to corrosion and hostile environments.</p> <p>The unit provides further insight into a range of manufacturing processes building on material covered during the first and second years of the course. The topics covered include: joining materials, methods of coating materials and an introduction to the processes of additive manufacturing (3D Printing). These will be presented using example applications in the area of electronic devices, aerospace, biomaterials, and conveying resistance to corrosion and hostile environments.</p> <p>The unit aims to:</p><ul><li>Give a comprehensive introduction to manufacturing methods that involve joining and the formation of coatings, illustrated by reference to a range of practical applications.</li><li>Illustrate how the properties of a joint or a coating system depend on the microstructure of the joint/coating and any adjacent zone affected by the coating method.</li><li>Illustrate how the techniques used in additive manufacturing are related to joining and coating processes.</li><li>Provide an understanding of the interaction between the manufacturing process and the resulting microstructure and properties of the component.</li><li>Provide an introduction the physical and chemical principles that underly manufacturing processes used in the manufacture of electronic devices.</li></ul> <p>A greater depth of the learning outcomes will be covered in the following sections:</p> <ul> <li> Knowledge and understanding</li> <li> Intellectual skills</li> <li> Practical skills</li> <li> Transferable skills and personal qualities</li> </ul> <ol><li>Demonstrate an understanding of the relevant properties of a surface that control its adhesion and how these can be modified or overcome to promote or prevent joining and adhesion.</li><li>Be able to design a simple lap-shear joint to withstand a given stress/load.</li><li>Demonstrate an understanding of the mechanisms that lead to the formation of a joint for a number of routes and be able to select an appropriate joining method for a range of materials.</li><li>Demonstrate an understanding of a range of thick film coating methods and be able to select an appropriate coating system for a range of engineering applications.</li><li>Demonstrate an understanding of the principles that underly the principal additive layer manufacturing methods.</li><li>Demonstrate an understanding of the underlying principles of the kinetic theory of gasses, be able to derive an expression for the pressure of a gas from kinetic theory.</li><li>Demonstrate an understanding of the principles underlying the growth of thin films through physical vapour deposition by evaporation and sputtering.</li><li>Demonstrate an understanding of the mechanism of the thermodynamics and kinetics of thin film growth by chemical vapour deposition.</li><li>Demonstrate an understanding of how thin film deposition techniques are combined with etching methods for the fabrication of electronic devices.</li></ol> <ol><li>The ability to identify constraints that limit the choice of a number of alternatives in a process selection exercise.</li><li>An improved understanding of the application of fundamental scientific concepts to the solution of problems in engineering and manufacture.</li></ol> <ol><li>Perform simple calculations of failure strength.</li><li>Improved problem solving skills.</li><li>Ability to carry out process selection exercises.</li></ol> <ol><li>Convert problems described using text into equations to provide numerical answers.</li><li>Analysis of multicomponent problems to produce an optimum outcome.</li><li>Write analytical and argued answers to logical selection exercises.</li></ol> <p>This unit is delivered using a blended learning approach, which integrates technology and digital media with traditional classroom activities. A variety of learning and teaching processes will be used including: lectures, discussions, group activities and independent study. Canvas will be used to present online study materials, including videos, lecture notes, guided reading, articles and other information. Canvas will also be used for the submission of assessments.</p> 1 Written exam 70% 2 Written assignment (inc essay) 30% <p>Written and verbal.</p> N <p>The recommended reading for this unit can be found on the <a href="https://www.readinglists.manchester.ac.uk/leganto/public/44MAN_INST/lists/338986348730001631?auth=CAS">online unit reading list</a>.</p> Lectures 20 Practical classes & workshops 6 Tutorials 6 0 68