Learning Outcomes

Understanding Manufacturing

Fundamental Approaches of Manufacturing

Manufacturing Processes - Specific Advantages and Limitations

Materials and Manufacturing Processes

Classification of Manufacturing Processes

Lesson Summary

In this module, you will learn about the fundamental approaches to manufacturing, as well as the advantages and limitations of manufacturing processes. You will also discuss the material and manufacturing processes and the classification of manufacturing processes.

Selection of Manufacturing Processes

Applications of Manufacturing Processes

Effects of Manufacturing Processes on Mechanical Properties

Break-Even Analysis in Manufacturing Processes

In this module, you will learn about the selection and applications of manufacturing processes. You will also learn about the effects of these properties on the mechanical properties of materials as well as break-even analysis in manufacturing processes.

Casting - Introduction and Suitability

Steps of Casting Processes

Casting - Terminology

The Pattern Allowances I

The Pattern Allowances II

In this module, you will be introduced to the different terminologies of the casting process. You will also discuss the steps involved in casting processes, pattern allowances, and the process of sand molding.

Sand Moulding l

Sand Moulding II

Core and Core Prints

The Gating System

Yield and Riser Design

The Riser Design

In this module, you will learn about the factors that affect the properties of the moulding sand and the Gating System. You will also study the Core, Core Prints of casting, as well as the Yield and Riser Design.

Cleaning of Castings

Casting Defects and Prevention

Shell Mould Casting

Investment and Permanent Mould Casting

In this module, you will learn about the process of cleaning castings. You will gain an understanding of the casting defect and their preventions. You will also learn about shell mould casting as well as investment and permanent mould casting.

Hot and Cold Working

Rolling

Forging

Extrusion

Wire Drawing

Press

In this module, you will learn about the different types of metalworking processes that occur in manufacturing. You will discuss various types of presses used in metalworking processes and the types of forging processes. You will also study the torque and power consumption required in the rolling process as well as extrusion and wire drawing processes.

Shearing

Shearing Based Operations

Sheet Metal Operations

Dies and Die Sets

In this module, you learn about different shearing operations in sheet metal processes. You will also study the mechanical properties desired in dies and punches that make them perform at an optimal level.

First Assessment

You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.

Machining

Mechanism of Metal Cutting

Chip Formation

Types of Chips and Power Consumption

Heat Generation

Tool Failure and Tool Life

In this module, you will learn about the mechanism of metal cutting and the process of chip formation. This includes the different types of chips in the material removal process as well as the different sources of heat generation during the metal cutting process. You will also learn about power consumption, tool failure and tool life.

Tool Materials

Cutting Fluids

Introduction to Grinding

Grinding Wheel

Grinding Wheel II

Grinding Operations

In this module, you will further be introduced to different material removal processes. You will discuss the various options of tool materials available. You will learn about the types and functions of cutting fluids. You will also learn about the grinding process and the different mechanisms involved.

Joining of Metals - Fundamentals I

Joining of Metals: Fundamentals II

Welding Processes

Brazing, Soldering, and Weldability

Weldability and Welding Defects

In this module, you will learn the fundamentals of joining metals and welding processes. You will also learn about the processes of brazing and soldering, as well as determining the weldability of metals/materials.

Introduction to Heat Treatment

Heat Treatment - Mechanisms and Principles

Heat Treatment Processes

Normalizing and Hardening

Tempering

In this module, you will learn about the mechanisms and principles of heat treatment. You will also learn about heat treatment processes, the annealing process, and different applications of tempering.

Introduction to Improving Surface Properties

Surface Modification Processes

Changing Chemical Composition

Coating

In this module, you will learn about improving surface properties through surface modification processes. You will also discuss processes for changing the chemical composition and coating processes for improving surface properties.

Second Assessment

Advanced Diploma in Fundamentals of Manufacturing Systems - Course Assessment

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