Suspension and/or Discontinuation Details
MECH421 is not available for new enrolments effective 2025. Contact askUOW for further information.
Subject description
Introduction to mechanical behaviours, plasticity and manufacturing processes of metallic materials;
Comparative process analysis for casting, rolling, forging, drawing, sheet forming, micro forming, and their modelling;
Introduction to recent progress and trends in advanced manufacturing process.
Enrolment rules
Co-Requisite
Equivalence
MECH934 - Advanced Manufacturing Processes
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
Delivery
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Engagement hours
Contact Hours:2 hr lecture and 2 hr tutorial/practical per week
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the physical processing of metallic materials, including mechanical behaviours; casting, rolling, forging, sheet metal forming and micro forming;
2.
Comprehend the analytical methods of metal forming processes;
3.
Understand and employ the various factors involved in the application of modern manufacturing processes;
4.
Understand the challenges of traditional manufacturing and trends in advanced manufacturing process.
Assessment details
Lab Reports
Mid Session test
Industry trip and report
Final Exam
Work integrated learning
Applied WIL:This subject has "Applied WIL". Students in this subject will experience both coursework and a work-related opportunity that typically includes interaction and feedback with industry.
Textbook information
No prescribed textbooks for this subject.
Contact details
Faculty contact