Materials in Product and Manufacturing Technology 15 credits

The course deals with the relationship between manufacturing methods and material properties. It covers various manufacturing methods, including casting, forming, welding, machining, 3D printing, surface coating and composite/polymer manufacturing. For each manufacturing method, aspects such as theoretical principles, process selection, material properties, advantages and disadvantages, and economic aspects are covered. Examples are based on manufacturing methods used mainly in the aerospace, automotive and marine industries. The course contains the following elements: - Material groups (metals, polymers, ceramics) and their properties - Material testing - Manufacturing methods for shaping, processing, joining and coating the final product - Basic relationship between manufacturing method, material properties and product requirements