MATS64402
Advanced Metals Processing
15
Semester 2
Postgraduate Taught
Level 7
Wajira Mirihanage
Unit coordinator
1
FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 '
European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5
<p>The unit aims to apply and extend metallurgical knowledge through exploring the science behind advanced processing technologies and showing how they can be used to obtain novel microstructures and unique properties in metallic alloys. </p>
<p>The unit aims to apply and extend metallurgical knowledge through exploring the science behind advanced processing technologies and showing how they can be used to obtain novel microstructures and unique properties in metallic alloys. Topics include:</p><ul> <li>Overview of the industrial drivers for processing difficult to shape advanced materials and the socio-economic benefits. <br /> </li> <li>Solidification Processing.<br /> - Revision and extension of solidification theory; e.g. solidification diagrams.<br /> - Advanced casting techniques, e.g. micromills, thixoforming, single crystal growth<br /> - Rapid solidification & manufacture/solidification of powders.<br /> - Melt pool solidification and welding processes<br /> - Additive manufacturing, technologies, microstructure development and control<br /> </li> <li>Deformation Processing. <br /> - Principles of texture and microstructure control<br /> -Forming - principles and advanced techniques technologies: e.g. precision forging, warm & hydro forming, superplasticity<br /> </li> <li>Powder processing <br /> - Powder metallurgy: principles; powder packing, pressing, sintering – techniques; e.g. HIPing, powder injection moulding, mechanical alloying<br /> - Lecture by Industrial Expert </li></ul>
<p>The unit aims to:</p><ul> <li>Provide an overview of advanced metal processing technologies used to produce components in high value added products (e.g. aerospace), including their applications, and advantages and disadvantages: with a focus on near-net-shape.</li> <li>Explore the metallurgical science behind advanced processing - the effect of the process conditions on a materials’ microstructure and the resultant component performance.</li> <li>Discuss how specialised metal processing can be used to obtain novel microstructures and unique properties in metallic alloys.</li></ul><p> </p>
<p>A greater depth of the learning outcomes will be covered in the following sections:</p>
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Knowledge and understanding</li>
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Intellectual skills</li>
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Practical skills</li>
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Transferable skills and personal qualities</li>
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<div><ul> <li>Recognize the use of advanced metal processing technologies and their applications</li> <li>Compare the advantages and disadvantages of different processing technologies</li> <li>Explain the metallurgical science behind advanced processing - the effect of the process conditions on microstructure and the resultant component performance</li></ul></div>
<ul> <li>Discuss the industrial drivers for processing difficult to shape advanced materials.</li> <li>Have a broad knowledge of the different technologies available for advanced processing semi-finished products and their advantages, disadvantages and applications.</li> <li>Understand the general metallurgical principles involved in each process to make them work and the mechanisms involved.</li> <li>Understand the issues, problems, and limitations of each process.</li> <li>Understand how the processes interact with the materials to change their microstructure and how this can be exploited to optimise the process and improve component performance,</li> <li>Demonstrate an understanding of the principles exploited in advanced processing of industrial alloys to overcome the challenges the materials present, design microstructures and develop improved properties.</li> <li>Have awareness of the applications of advanced processing technologies and the socio-economic benefits.</li></ul><div> </div>
<ul> <li>Show improved logical reasoning, problem solving and ability in applied mathematics.</li> <li>Demonstrate an understanding of the effect of changing the chemistry and microstructure/architecture of a material on its properties.</li> <li>Apply simple models to predict processing conditions and material behaviours.</li></ul>
<div><ul> <li>Perform simple calculations of to estimate processing variables</li> <li>Convert word problems into equations and numerical answers.</li> <li>Develop techniques for estimating the results from calculations.</li> <li>Work effectively in a group to solve problems.</li></ul><div> </div></div><p> </p>
<div> <div> <p>Lectures, group tutorials (problem sessions), recommended textbooks, web resources, past exam papers, electronic supporting information (Blackboard).</p><p> </p></div></div><p> </p>
1
Written exam
70%
2
Written assignment (inc essay)
30%
<p>Feedback given (Written and verbal)</p>
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<div> <ul> <li> “Phase transformations in Metals and Alloys”, D.A. Porter, K.E. Easterling, M. Sherif, Pub. Chapman and Hall, 2009.</li> <li> “Mechanical Metallurgy”, G.E. Dieter, McGraw-Hill</li> <li> “Additive Manufacturing Technologies”, Gibson, Rosen and Stucker ; Pub. Springer</li> <li> “Superplasticity in Metals and Ceramics”, T. G. Nieh, J. Wadsworth, O. D. Sherby, Cambridge University Press.</li> <li> “Powder Metallurgy Technology” , G. S. Upadhyaya , Universities Press, 2011</li> <br /> </ul></div><p> </p>
Lectures
30
Practical classes & workshops
3
Tutorials
3
0
114