Entry requirements

Materials Chemistry, 10 credits, Materials in Engineering Systems, 10 credits, Physics and Chemistry of Surfaces, 10 credits or equivalent.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course the student should be able to:

• account for how rawmaterials for common industrial products are produced.
• explain the principles for manufacturing of different materials in bulk (metals, alloys, ceramics, polymers, paper)
• understand how the properties of materials influence the choice welding methods of within and between different types of materials
• understand and argue for different methods of forming, depending on material.
• For a given material judge what is a suitable method for manufacturing, forming and welding, for small and large scale production respectively
• understand the influence of economical, ethical and environmental aspects when choosing a method.

Content

The course gives an overview of different methods for industrial materials manufacturing processes, and of methods for forming and welding of materials. Manufacturing methods in relation to type of bonding and microstructure. Group projects and seminars illustrates different technical and chemical aspects

Instruction

Lectures, seminars, laboratory exercises, projects and study visits/guest lectures.

Assessment

Examination by written examination (2 credits), by written and oral reports and presentations, and by active participation in seminars and laboratory exercises (3 credits).