IND3317

Design for manufacture

(ENG)

P Wellington

6 points + 22 lectures 24 hours tutorials and practical work + First semester + Caulfield + Prohibition: MEE3341

Synopsis: Structure-processing property relationships for polymeric and composite materials. Processes for shaping and joining plastics and composites. Material and process selection as part of design. Effects of processing on properties and troubleshooting product failures. Design for optimising performance and minimising cost. Case studies will be used to illustrate examples of product and process development and design, to optimise ease of manufacture, and increase value.

Assessment: Examination (3 hours): 70% + Tutorials and assignments: 30%