United States Naval Academy
Mechanical Engineering Department
Catalog Description: EM453 Materials: Processing and Fabrication
Designation: Elective, engineering major
Credit: 3 (2-2-3)
State-of-the-art and advanced process and fabrication techniques are examined for metallic,
polymeric and composite materials. Aspects of the production of the basic components of
material systems are examined. Also, post processing and fabrication thermal treatments to
improve the material system will be discussed. The course is directed to proper process and
fabrication selection for efficient and safe design of mechanical systems.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Textbooks: R. Gregg Bruce et al, Modern Materials and Manufacturing Processes
Course Director: Prof. Angela Moran
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Topic or Subtopic
Materials Selection
Processing and Properties
Annealing and Thermal
Treatments
Processing of Steel
Aluminum Fabrication
Titanium Processing
Casting
Traditional Machining
Nontraditional Machining
Patterns Making
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Welding and Joining
Composites Fabrication
Ceramic Fabrication
Polymer Processing
Rapid Prototyping
Economic, Safety and
Environmental Influences
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Course Outcomes1:
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Understand the importance of manufacturing in relationship to design.(B,C,D,E,G,H)
Appreciate the effect manufacturing has on world markets and global economy. (B.E)
Define the stages and processes involved in manufacturing a component. (B,C,E,H)
Examine the various fabrication processes (B,C,E,G,H)
Evaluate the role materials selection plays in the manufacturing process. (B,C,D,E,G,H)
Identify the roles of cost, environmental standards and safety regulations in
manufacturing. (E,H)
7. Provide hands-on experience in processing and fabrication (D,G,H)
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24 APR 2010, Prof. Angela Moran
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