Advanced Topics in Additive Manufacturing
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MMME4028 | Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering | 4 | 20 | Spring UK |
- Code
- MMME4028
- School
- Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
The module will be delivered in two separate intensive weeks of lectures and guided laboratory exercises. The general structure will be to introduce theory via lectures in the morning and to apply these through computer and experimental laboratory sessions in the afternoon. The module will be based on a number of topics of interest in research in additive manufacturing, which may change over time as the module is refreshed to reflect the current state of the art. Example topics to be included in the module programme include materials development for AM, in-situ and post process characterisation of materials and structures and computational methods for the modelling, design and optimisation of AM processes and parts.
The module topic structure will generally be of the form:
- a review of the background and general principles of the topic
- introduction to underlying theory
- examples of applications
- instruction in use of software and/or equipment
- practical application to example problems
The module will attempt to strike a balance between the introduction of the general principles and theory required to acquire a basic understanding of the topic and instruction in the practical application to solve problems. The coursework entails individual coursework based on the lectures and a small group coursework in which the topics taught will be used to address a practical problem.
Target Students
Students on the MSc in Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing programme andappropriate PGT and CDT students.
Assessment
- 30% Coursework 1: Individual assignment 2000 words
- 20% Coursework 2: Group poster presentation
- 30% Coursework 3: Individual assignment 2000 words
- 20% Coursework 4: Group demonstration
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
This module exposes students to a range of topics of current research interest in additive manufacturing. The aim of the Case Study is to provide the students with a platform to apply the skills and knowledge to develop a case study to showcase an advanced feature of AM.Learning Outcomes
LO1 - Evaluate an engineering problem involving additive manufacturing and assess which methods could potentially be used to solve it and evaluate these against alternative methods (AHEP M1 ).
LO2 - Formulate and plan a project to solve an engineering problem involving additive manufacturing using appropriate computational and analytical methods and techniques to ensure a reliable result (AHEP M2)
LO3 - Select and apply appropriate computational and analytical techniques to model complex problems, discussing the limitations of the techniques employed (AHEP M3).
LO4 - Write a professional standard Case Study Report that demonstrates an understanding of the problem, the application of appropriate techniques and tools in its solution and correct analysis and interpretation of results (AHEP M4, M17).
LO5 - Make a professional standard presentation that presents the case study to a technical, but non-specialist audience (AHEP M4, M17).
LO6 - Design original solutions for complex problems to meet end user requirements (AHEP M5).