3 ECTS credits
80 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 4021340ENR for all students in the 1st semester at a (E) Master - advanced level.
Part of Herman Terryn
The course gives an overview of most important forming and processing applied on materials. 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 concept of the limit forming diagram is introduced. Definition, formation and importance of the texture of metals are discussed. 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. In this context also aspects of tribology during formation processes of metals is discussed. Forming processes of polymers and ceramics is also considered. Another part deals with surface technology. With specific focus on the formation of wear and corrosion resistance layers. An introduction about PVD/CVD technology is given. The student has to work out a case study on a product, with argumentation of the selection of the material, forming process, price, joining technology, end of life of the product. The last part focuses on rapid processing and rapid prototyping of materials. Within the course a visit to companies abroad is organised.
Part of Herman Terryn
The slides are based on a book
Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, ed Serope Kalpakjian and Steven R. Smith, Vth Edition Prentice Hall Singapore 2006 ISBN 0-13-197639-7
The student can also find additional information on some website
Alumatter, Steel Factory, Can Making, of de ASM handboeken over de verschillende metalen.
In this course forming and processing of materials are discussed for the students of the master in applied sciences and engineering: mechanics. Getting familiar with applied mechanical technology and current ISO 9000 procedures. The student has to understand how a product is formed from a specific bulk material. The relations are worked out between material microstructure, the forming process and the obtained properties of the realised product. The student has to identicate and define the most important parameters of a forming process. He or she should be able to understand the influence of the selected material(for example the relation between the nature of the metal, selected alloy within relation to the obtained mechanical properties)in relation with the selected forming process. He or she should be able to understand some tribological factors and estimate different surface defects that can occur during the forming operations. Relevant industrial processing operation as rolling, extrusion, deep drawing, hydroforming are discussed. Some visits to industrial plants are organised. This course can also be selected as an option for the program of Master of Applied Sciences and Engineering: Chemistry and Materials: Option Packet Materials For Construction.
Having in-depth knowledge and understanding of exact sciences with the specificity of their application to engineering.
Having in-depth knowledge and understanding of the advanced methods and theories to schematize and model complex problems or processes.
Having an in-depth understanding of safety standards and rules with respect to mechanical, electrical and energy systems.
Can reformulate complex engineering problems in order to solve them (simplifying assumptions, reducing complexity).
Can 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.
Can work in an industrial environment with attention to safety, quality assurance, communication and reporting.
Can develop, plan, execute and manage engineering projects at the level of a starting professional.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Other Exam determines 100% of the final mark.
Within the Other Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Under construction.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Chemical and Materials Engineering: Profile Process Technology (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Chemical and Materials Engineering: PR Profile Materials (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Electromechanical Engineering: Mechatronics-Construction (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Chemical and Materials Engineering: Profile Materials
Master of Chemical and Materials Engineering: Profile Process Technology
Master of Electromechanical Engineering: Mechatronics-Construction