Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING | ||
Code | MNFG308 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr K Black Mechanical, Materials & Aerospace Eng K.Black@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2017-18 | Level 6 FHEQ | First Semester | 7.5 |
Aims |
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Learning Outcomes |
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On successful completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate ability in applying knowledge of the above topics to:
· selecting an appropriate additive manufacturing process for a particular need based on technical, economic, quality and time considerations.
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Practical Skills |
N/A |
General Transferable Skills |
On successful completion of the module, students should be able to show experience and enhancement of the following key skills:
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Syllabus |
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1 1. Introduction to Additive Manufacturing (AM) Market requirements for rapid product development; What is Rapid Prototyping, Rapid Manufacturing and Additive Manufacturing? Generic characteristics and limitations of AM technology; AM family tree. 2. Additive Manufacturing Technology Fundamental physical/chemical mechanisms of model building; System operation principles; Properties of media, influence of process parameters, technical features; Process limitation - dimensional and geometric accuracy, surface textures and post-processing treatments; Economics and applications for the four main RP technology. a. stereolithography b. fused deposition modelling c. selective laser sintering/sintering d. 3D printing 3. Data Interface Slicing Operation; Generation of STL files; CAD data input format-STL, CLI; Consideration in support generation and part configuration; Other input formats. 4. New Developments in Additive Manufacturing Emerging AM processes; Developments in associated rapid manufacturing; Overall evaluation and comparison of AM technology; Selection of AM systems; Applications of AM in various industrial, health care and other sectors; Design for AM.
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lecture - |
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Other - |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
24 |
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26 | ||||
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Private Study | 49 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 75 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Notes |
Written Exam | 2 hours | 1 | 70 | Next available sitting. | Assessment 2 Notes (applying to all assessments) Research Wiki Website This project is partly group work and partly individual work. You will research a number of aspects of additive manufacturing and present your findings as a website. The group work elements and their assessment will be peer moderated. Exam in January | |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Coursework | Week 1 to Week 10 | 1 | 30 | Next available sitting | Standard University Policy applies | Assessment 1 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. Explanation of Reading List: |