Module Details
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Title ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Code MNFG610
Coordinator Dr K Black
Mechanical, Materials & Aerospace Eng
K.Black@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2018-19 Level 7 FHEQ First Semester 7.5

Aims
  • To provide an overview on the role of additive manufacturing in new product development.
  • To develop a generic understanding on the priniciples and the complete process chain of additive manufacturing processes.
  • To provide an awareness on recent developments in additive manufacturing and associated technologies.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
· the scientific principles of additive manufacturing technology.
· the generic software for slicing operations.
· the niche role of additive manufacturing technology in rapid product development.
· Analysis and evaluation of AM processes.
 
Intellectual Abilities
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.
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:
  • written report wr iting.
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Ability to deliver work to a deadline

Syllabus
1  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.    stereolithog raphy

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 secto rs; Design for AM.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Lecture -

Other -


Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 24

         2

 26
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 49
TOTAL HOURS 75

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Written Exam  2 hours  1  60  Yes - Aug/Sept for MSc(Eng)    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)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Coursework  Week 1 to Week 10  1  40  Written report  Standard University Policy applies  Assessment 1 

Recommended Texts
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