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327-0623-00L 7 Credits BSC D-MATL
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Materials Processing

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Theo A. Tervoort, Prof. Dr. Jörg F. Löffler, Prof. Dr. André R. Studart, Dr. Thomas-Bruno Schweizer, Prof. Dr. Morgan Trassin
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Abstract

Basic concepts of materials processing of metals, ceramics and polymers.

Objective

The students are able to, - explain (or describe) overarching, i.e. valid for all classes of materials, principles of processing materials. - develop and analyse special material-specific characteristics of the processing of metals, ceramics and polymers in the form of classroom sessions, case studies and laboratory experiments. - to point out and assess similarities and differences between the various classes of materials on the way from raw material to end product.

Content

After an introduction to the application of transport phenomena to general aspects of materials processing, this lecture will discuss the main processing methods for polymers, metals and ceramics. In addition, the first principles of thin film processing are presented. In the accompanying laboratory exercises, some important processing techniques are demonstrated, such as injection moulding of polymers, extrusion of polymers and metals, deep drawing of polymers and metals, pressing and milling and sintering of ceramics, 3D printing of ceramic slips and thin film processes.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination
Mode
written 120 minutes
Aids
Scientific Calculator
Semesterendprüfung, 65% der Gesamtnote.Für die Laborübungen erhält jede/r Teilnehmer/in der Gruppe eine persönliche Note auf der Basis von zwei Bewertungen über zwei Verarbeitungstechniken, wobei jede Bewertung aus einer Präsentation und einem kurzen schriftlichen Bericht besteht. Diese Bewertung geht zu 35% in die Gesamtnote ein, muss aber nicht als solche bestanden werden.Lernaufgabe: 0,25 Notenpunkte Bonus.- - -End-of-semester examination, 65% of the total gradeFor the laboratory exercises, each person of the group will receive a personal grade on the basis of two reviews about two processing techniques, each review consisting of a presentation and a short written report. This will count for 35% of the total grade, but does not need to be be passed on its own right.Learning task: 0.25 grade point bonus.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Materials Processing
  • Wed 07:45-09:30 (HCI J 6)
  • 28.05 Date 11:45-13:30 (HCI J 7)
  • 28.05 Date 13:45-15:30 (HCI G 3)
  • 04.06 Date 08:45-12:30 (HCI J 6)
2 h weekly
practical/laboratory course Materials Processing
  • Mon 13:45-17:30 (HCI D 467)
  • 17.02 Date 13:45-15:30 (HCI J 3)
4 h weekly

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