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Materials and Manufacturing 1

Unit code: HES2281

Credit points12.5 Credit Points
Duration1 Semester
Contact hours60 Hours
CampusHawthorn, Sarawak
PrerequisitesHES1230
CorequisitesNil

Aims and objectives

This unit of study aims to have you develop a basic understanding of structure and relationship of engineering materials and manufacturing processes emphasising shaping and forming, metrology and the aspect of quality.
 
After successfully completing this unit, you should be able to:
1. Analyse the structure and property of engineering materials based on heat treatment. (K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2)
2. Analyse different joining methods and engineered surfaces using different coating methods. (K1, K4, S1, S2, A2)
3. Research the failure of materials by the analysis of known failure case studies. (S1, S2, A2)
4. Use a series of materials removal processes and describe how a product is manufactured. (K1, K2, K3, S1)
5. Safely conduct experiments, analyse and interpret results and errors, and formulate conclusions. (K1, S1, S2, A2)
6. Apply sustainability software to carry out life cycle assessment of a product. (K1, K2, K4, K5, K6, S1, S2, A2)
 
Swinburne Engineering Competencies for this Unit of Study
This Unit of Study will contribute to you attaining the following Swinburne Engineering Competencies:
K1 Basic Science: Proficiently applies concepts, theories and techniques of the relevant natural and physical sciences.
K2 Maths and IT as Tools: Proficiently uses relevant mathematics and computer and information science concepts as tools.
K3 Discipline Specific: Proficiently applies advanced technical knowledge of the specific discipline within that context.
K4 Emerging Disciplinary Trends: Interprets and applies current or emerging knowledge from inside and outside the specific discipline.
K5 Practice Context: Discerns and appreciates the contextual factors affecting professional engineering practice.
K6 Professional Practice: Appreciates the principles of professional engineering practice in a sustainable context.
S1 Engineering Methods: Applies engineering methods in practical applications.
S2 Problem Solving: Systematically uses engineering methods in solving complex problems.
A2 Communication: Demonstrates effective communication to professional and wider audiences.

Teaching methods

Lectures (36 hours), Tutorials (12 hours), Laboratory Work (12 hours)

Assessment

Types

Individual or Group Assessment

Weighting

Examination

Individual

50% - 60%

Laboratory Reports

Individual

15% - 20%

Assignments

Group

10% - 15%

Presentations

Group

10% - 15%

Content

  • Ferrous, Non-ferrous Metals and Ceramics: production, heat treatment, joining and phase diagrams
  • Surface Engineering: thermochemical, plating and deposition
  • Material Removal Processes: HSS and carbide tools, wear and economics
  • Manufacturing automation: Numerical control programming
  • Metrology: linear and angular measurement
  • Sustainability: life cycle assessment

Reading materials

Ashby, M. & Jones, D. R. H. (2005). Engineering Materials, Vol. 2, 3rd edn, Butterworth Heinemann.
Kalpakjian, S. & Schmid, S.R. (2005). Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, 5th edn, Prentice Halls Inc.

Text books

Groover, M.P. (2011). Principles of Modern Manufacturing 4th edition Wiley.