The Course of Technologies and Processing Systems provides students with the basic knowledge to orientate themselves among the traditional manufacturing processes of non-metallic materials. Specifically, the course allows the development of knowledge on the technologies of polymeric materials, composites and ceramics, materials that occupy an increasingly important weight in modern manufacturing processes. It is therefore a Course complementary to Mechanical Technology that studies the transformation processes of metal materials only. The Course of Technologies and Processing Systems includes elements on processes inherent in powder metallurgy and the related transformation processes. It also provides the knowledge base for the main unconventional and advanced processing technologies, including rapid prototyping technologies. Finally, it provides the rudiments on the so-called "green" technologies and the first indications on the aspects inherent to safety in production processes.
teacher profile teaching materials
Powder metallurgy and processing of ceramic / glass materials. General information on metal powders, production processes and properties. Powder pressing. Sintering. Recalls of the main technological properties of ceramic materials and glass. Manufacturing processes of ceramic materials. Ceramic forming techniques.
Unconventional manufacturing technologies. Classification of unconventional manufacturing technologies. Abrasive jet machining. Water jet processing. Abrasive-water jet machining. Ultrasonic processing. Chemical and photochemical processes. Electrochemical processing. Electrochemical grinding. Wire and plunge EDM. Electron beam processing. Laser beam processing. Plasma processing.
Text: Groover M.P., Principles of Modern Manufacturing 4/e SI Version, Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Edition year: 2010, ISBN: 978-0470505922
Text: Kalpakjian S., Schmid S.R., Manufacturing Processes for Engineering Materials, Publisher: Pearson, Edition year: 2008, ISBN: 978-9810679538
Programme
Manufacturing processes of polymeric materials. Classification of polymeric materials. References of the main technological properties. Extrusion. Blown film extrusion. Extrusion and blowing. Calendering. Fiber production process. Injection moulding. Blow molding. Rotational molding. Compression molding. Transfer molding. Thermoforming. Foaming processes. Plastic joining. Manufacturing processes of composite materials. Classification of composite materials. References of the main technological properties. Injection molding of foams. Filament winding. Pultrusion.Powder metallurgy and processing of ceramic / glass materials. General information on metal powders, production processes and properties. Powder pressing. Sintering. Recalls of the main technological properties of ceramic materials and glass. Manufacturing processes of ceramic materials. Ceramic forming techniques.
Unconventional manufacturing technologies. Classification of unconventional manufacturing technologies. Abrasive jet machining. Water jet processing. Abrasive-water jet machining. Ultrasonic processing. Chemical and photochemical processes. Electrochemical processing. Electrochemical grinding. Wire and plunge EDM. Electron beam processing. Laser beam processing. Plasma processing.
Core Documentation
Text: De Filippi A. M., Fabbricazione di componenti in materiali polimerici, Publisher: Hoepli, Edition year:2004; ISBN: 978-8820333614Text: Groover M.P., Principles of Modern Manufacturing 4/e SI Version, Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Edition year: 2010, ISBN: 978-0470505922
Text: Kalpakjian S., Schmid S.R., Manufacturing Processes for Engineering Materials, Publisher: Pearson, Edition year: 2008, ISBN: 978-9810679538
Type of delivery of the course
The course includes theory lessons and exercises. Laboratory days are scheduled, during which the student will observe some of the technologies presented in the classroom.Type of evaluation
The assessment of the learning will be carried out through a final exam. The final exam includes an oral test.