Course Title: Advanced Manufacturing and Design

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Advanced Manufacturing and Design

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

MANU2455

City Campus

Undergraduate

172H School of Engineering

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2017,
Sem 1 2018,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 1 2020,
Sem 1 2021,
Sem 1 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 1 2024

Course Coordinator: Professor Ma Qian

Course Coordinator Phone: 03 9925 4491

Course Coordinator Email: ma.qian@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: email for appointment

Course Coordinator Availability: email for appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Assumed Knowledge
Necessary knowledge of phase diagrams, liquid-to-solid and solid-to-solid phase transformations, and metallurgical processes.


Course Description

This course provides a comprehensive review of current major additive manufacturing (AM) processes and the design-driven AM practices, assisted with hands-on experiences of utilising the state-of-art additive manufacturing facilities at the RMIT centre for AM. In addition, some fundamental concepts which are essential to understanding the AM processes of both metallic and non-metallic materials will be discussed in some detail.       

The main topics to be covered include

  • design for Additive Manufacturing – basic principles and software tools and case studies; and economics of AM.
  • physical metallurgy principles for advanced manufacturing of metallic materials (liquid-to-solid and solid-to-solid phase transformations;sintering;cold working, hot working etc)
  • metal additive manufacturing by laser-based processes
  • metal additive manufacturing by electron beam based processes;
  • metal additive manufacturing by plasma based processes
  • additive manufacturing of polymer-based materials,
  • additive manufacturing of ceramics;
  • additive manufacturing of sand moulds and precision casting;
  • additive manufacturing of super-purity materials from gases for the semiconductor industry
  • other advanced near net shape manufacturing processes (high pressure die casting; investment casting; metal injection moulding; hot isostatic pressing; tape casting; single crystal growth etc)

If you are enrolled in this course as a component of your Bachelor Honours Program, your overall mark will contribute to the calculation of the weighted average mark (WAM).  

See the WAM information web page for more information. 


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for:
BH068P23 Bachelor of Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing & Mechatronics) (Honours)
BH073P23 Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering) (Honours)
BH076P23 Bachelor of Engineering (Sustainable Systems Engineering) (Honours)
BH086AMH23 Bachelor of Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing & Mechatronics) (Honours) / Bachelor of Business
BH091CNH23 Bachelor of Engineering (Computer and Network Engineering) / Bachelor of Computer Science
BH111ECH23 Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering) (Honours) / Bachelor of Business

PLO 1: Demonstrate an in-depth understanding and knowledge of fundamental engineering and scientific theories, principles and concepts and apply advanced technical knowledge in specialist domain of engineering.
PLO 2: Utilise mathematics and engineering fundamentals, software, tools and techniques to design engineering systems for complex engineering challenges.
PLO 4: Apply systematic problem solving, design methods and information and project management to propose and implement creative and sustainable solutions with intellectual independence and cultural sensitivity.
PLO 5: Communicate respectfully and effectively with diverse audiences, employing a range of communication methods, practising professional and ethical conduct.
PLO 6: Develop and demonstrate the capacity for autonomy, agility and reflection of own learning, career and professional development and conduct.  

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for:
BH068 Bachelor of Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing & Mechatronics) (Honours)
BH069 Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering) (Honours)
BH086AMHDD Bachelor of Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing & Mechatronics) (Honours) / Bachelor of Business (International Business)

1 Knowledge and Skill Base
1.3. In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline.
2 Engineering Application Ability
2.2. Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
2.3. Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
3 Professional and Personal Attributes
3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
3.5. Orderly management of self and professional conduct.

For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.  


Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Compare the capabilities and limitations of additive manufacturing in relation to conventional advanced manufacturing technologies
  2. Replicate in other contexts the fundamental processes involved in additive manufacturing processes
  3. Apply current design concepts and methods to additive manufacturing for product development


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as pre-recorded lectures, case studies, tutorials, assignments and project presentations that underpin the theoretical fundamentals. In addition, you will have opportunities to manufacture your designs using the additive manufacturing machines available at the RMIT Centre for Additive Manufacturing. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both.  

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course. 


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.  These materials can include any course notes, selected research papers, videos, relevant design software, recommended websites, tutorial files, references (e.g. text books; conference presentations; additive manufacturing magazines), discussion with invited experts and visiting RMIT Centre for Additive Manufacturing.  

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal. 
 


Overview of Assessment

This course has no hurdle requirements.

Assessment tasks

Assessment Task 1: Design for Additive Manufacturing (I)
Weighting 20%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 3

Assessment Task 2: Design for Additive Manufacturing (II)
Weighting 25%
This assessment task supports CLOs 2, 3

Assessment Task 3: Additive Manufacturing of Titanium Alloys
Weighting 30%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 3

Assessment Task 4: Advanced Manufacturing of Structural Materials: Fundamental Questions
Weighting 25%
This assessment task supports CLOs 2, 3

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.