4 ECTS credits
110 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 4016494ENR for all students in the 2nd semester at a (E) Master - advanced level.
The course gives an overview of most important forming and processing applied on metals. The transformation from raw metal to a metal product is considered. The start is for example a metal alloy and the different steps to form a metal product , such as can, automotive sheets, bicycle frame, exhaust are discussed. The classes are in English and are given in collaboration with a colleague from ULB Stéphane Godet. Stéphane Godet teaches the importance of the metal structure on the forming of metals. The concept of the limit forming diagram is introduced. Definition, formation and importance of the texture of metals are discussed. Herman Terryn teaches the metal forming processes with a strong link to relevant industrial processes such as rolling, extrusion, drawing, hydroforming, used in important industries such as Arcelor-Mittal, Corus, Bekaert, Aleris, Alcan, Hydro. Forming of ceramics is covered by some guest speakers.
The students go abroad to visit several companies. For the practice the ULB infrastructure is used.
The used slides during the lectures are based on the following books:.
De vervormingsprocessen staan beschreven in het boek Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, ed Serope Kalpakjian and Steven R. Smith, Vth Edition Prentice Hall Singapore 2006 ISBN 0-13-197639-7
The metal microstructure-forming relation can be found in
Mechanical metallurgy by G.E. Dieter
Recrystallization and Related annealing Phenomena by J. Humphreys and M. Hatherly
The student can find more detailed information on some websites Alumatter, Steel Factory, Can Making, or ASM handbooks
In this course the process of forming of metals and ceramics is considered. The aim is that the student understands how starting from a base material a product is made. Production of base materials is considered in other previous classes. This course considers mainly metals and ceramics as polymers are considered in another separate class. The accent of the lectures is mainly on metal formation processes, ceramic processes are introduced by guest speakers. During the lectures the relation between microstructure and forming process is highlighted. After following the lectures the student should be able to judge how some material processing can be performed and he or she should have a very good idea of the limits of the formation process. Within the formation of a Master in Applied Sciences and Engineering: Chemistry and Materials Profile: Materials the course can be considered as a final concept where the student understands relation between the different materials, surface technology and applied mechanics. In relation with the formation process of an engineer a strong link with industrial processing is introduced by discussion of processes such as rolling, extrusion, drawing, hydroforming,…Therefore industrial visits are planned. The course is followed by students of different native tongue (VUB and ULB) and is given in English. As such, it contributes to the development of the communication and language skills of the students
This course contributes to reaching the following learning objectives.
The Master of Sciences in Chemical and Materials Engineering has in-depth knowledge and understanding of
MA_1 exact sciences with the specificity of their application to engineering
MA_17 an integrated insight in chemical process and materials' technology
MA_18 insight in chemistry as a link between process and materials technology
The Master of Sciences in Chemical and Materials Engineering can
MA_6 correctly report on research or design results in the form of a technical report or in the form of a scientific paper
MA_7 present and defend results in a scientifically sound way, using contemporary communication tools, for a national as well as for an international professional or lay audience
MA_9 work in an industrial environment with attention to safety, quality assurance, communication and reporting
The Master of Sciences in Chemical and Materials Engineering has
MA_15 the flexibility and adaptability to work in an international and/or intercultural context
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Oral Exam determines 100% of the final mark.
Within the Oral Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
An oral examination covering the whole content of the course is organized. For the oral examination the student has first to do a written preparation. Three main questions are given and the level of the questions is such that the student is able to show his or her competence and problem solving skills. The examination is in presence of the two teachers. Participation to the visits or at the practice is compulsory. For this work, a report is requested which is discussed during the oral examination. No separate quotation is given for this report.
For second term the student has to redo the examination if the score is less than 10/20. Separate scores are not transferred to the next year in case of failure of the student for the course.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Chemical and Materials Engineering: PR Profile Materials (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Chemical and Materials Engineering: Profile Materials