Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree of at least 180 credits, including 60 credits in materials science an /or materials chemistry, of which at least 5 credits in materials chemistry, or alternatively 60 credits in mechanical engineering together with 10 credits in materials science and/or materials chemistry, of which at least 5 credits in materials chemistry. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course the student shall be able to:

• describe different processes for producing metal powder,
• explain the powder properties that can be measured and describe techniques for this,
• describe how powder properties can be affected by alloy composition and handling,
• account for the impact of production methods on the generic properties of the powder,
• describe and evaluate different powder processing paths for use in additive manufacturing.

Content

Use of metal powder in additive manufacturing. Methods for metal powder production. Powder properties and powder characterization methods. Handling of metal powders. Processing of metal powders.

Instruction

Lectures, home assignment and laboratory session.

Assessment

Home assignment (2 hp), laboratory session (1 hp) and written exam (2 hp).

If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the disability coordinator of the university.