15 Credits ACADEMIC YEAR

Cannot be taken with: MAT6351


Aims/Description: This module examines three areas of materials engineering where significant improvement in performance in-service can be obtained via their use. First, the module provides an introduction to the processes and technologies involved in the production of steel, aluminium, and titanium. Secondly, methodologies of how microstructure can be significantly improved via thermomechanical processing are investigated and aims to build insight into the operation and capabilities of thermomechanical processing techniques. Finally, this module will describe in detail the underlying engineering principles of plastic forming and focus on some of the main metallic production techniques such as extrusion, rolling and wire drawing. 

Staff Contact: THACKRAY RICHARD P
Teaching Methods: Lectures, Independent Study
Assessment: Formal Exam

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