Material Structure & Properties
Bonding in materials, atomic and molecular structure and relationship between structure, properties and process route, classification of engineering materials.
Mechanical properties - tensile properties, hardness, toughness,
thermal properties - conductivity expansion and specific heat, fracture and failure of materials including corrosion, creep and fatigue. Electrical properties - resistivity and dielectric properties,

Materials Selection
materials selection in the design process, Merit indices, graphical and computerised techniques for selection, forces for change - environmental and scientific change

Three dimensional modelling
Basic sketching techniques (lines, rectangles, arcs, circles etc), Creation of geometry (extrude, revolve)
Controlling sketches with dimensions and constraints, Create and use workplanes, Create and use parametric rules, Assembling components (mate, orient, centre axis etc)

CNC Machining
Introduction to tooling for turning and milling, Calculation of speeds and feeds, Calculation of part programs for milling and/or turning, CNC machine operation demonstration, CNC program creation

A Laboratory and problem sheet portfolio (50%) which will assess learning outcomes 1 - 2
A design and manufacturing report. (50%) comprising 2,500 words which will assess learning outcomes 3 - 5 - Final

Ashby, M , Shercliff, H and Cebon D, Materials: Engineering, Science, Processing and Design 2nd edition (2010) Elsevier 978-1856178952
CAD software documentation.
Expert CAD Management: The Complete Guide, Robert Green, 2007, John Wiley & Sons, ISBN-10: 0470116536

Material property testing equipment (tensile properties, hardness, Charpy impact test)
CES material selection software
3D solid modelling software (Typical software examples are PTC CREO, PRO/Desktop, Solidworks and Solidedge though any suitable solid modelling software can be used)
CNC lathe or milling machine

This module will enable students to gain understanding, apply knowledge, analyse and evaluate problems and create solutions through a variety of activities, including lectures, blended learning, practical sessions, student centred learning activities, directed but independent student learning and small group tutorials.