Wei Wang
Senior Lecturer in Automation Engineering
School of Engineering Science
Alternative Manufacturing Methods A1N
Course, Master's (2nd cycle),
6 credits,
VP716A
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The course includes the following areas:
Basic properties of different material types such as metals, ceramics, plastics and various composite materials, including their overall physical and chemical properties linked to the selection of manufacturing processes.
Material selection principles and computerized materials selection of materials linked to, among other things, quality and environmental aspects is also mentioned. Advanced machining processes such as for example, laser technology, electron beam processing, powder technology, chemical and electrical processing, jet processing, hybrid processes, nano-processing, micro-electronics manufacturing, thermal spraying, polymer composite manufacturing and its equipment forms an important part in the course.
Automation of manufacturing processes as well as computer aided production (CAM) and computer aided manufacturing systems (CIM) are also important parts of the course. Furthermore, cost aspects and the environmental impact of certain processes will be presented.
