Material Science Principles

Automotive Mechatronics Technology · Level 6  ·  5 Chapters

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What Material Science Principles covers: 27 main topics in 5 chapters

1. Analyse engineering materials properties

  1. 1.1 Classification of engineering engineering materials materials
  2. 1.2 Characteristics of engineering materials
  3. 1.3 Physical properties of engineering materials
  4. 1.4 Mechanical properties of engineering materials
  5. 1.5 Electrical properties of engineering materials
  6. 1.6 Crystal structures of materials

2. Apply material science to engineering

  1. 2.1 Choice of materials for engineering applications
  2. 2.2 Development of operation plan
  3. 2.3 Machine setup procedures
  4. 2.4 Setting of production parameters
  5. 2.5 Production methods and procedures

3. Perform heat treatment

  1. 3.1 Observation of safety procedures and practices
  2. 3.2 Classification of heat treatment processes
  3. 3.3 Identification of heat treatment
  4. 3.4 Heat treatment defects
  5. 3.5 Performing heat treatment

4. Perform material testing

  1. 4.1 Observation of safety procedures and practices Projects
  2. 4.2 Identification of material testing
  3. 4.3 Non-destructive testing
  4. 4.4 Preparation of work-piece for testing
  5. 4.5 Setting up of equipment and work-piece
  6. 4.6 Carrying out testing
  7. 4.7 Tabulation, analysis and presentation of results
  8. 4.8 Maintenance of the testing equipment

5. Prevent material corrosion

  1. 5.1 Identification of corrosion types
  2. 5.2 Corrosion prevention methods
  3. 5.3 Application of corrosion prevention on work piece

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