Advanced Manufacturing Processes
Overview
The aim of this unit is to provide students with an understanding of specific laser-based and metal processing technologies and skills relating to the implementation of these technologies in modern manufacturing industry within both global and local contexts.
Requisites
Undergraduate degree
200 Credit Points
Postgraduate degree
Nil
01-June-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Describe the application of different types of lasers and the operating principles of related processes such as laser cutting, laser welding or laser cladding (K2, K3, K4, S1, A2, A3, A4)
- Demonstrate an awareness of industrial laser technology and real world manufacturing applications (K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, A2, A3, A4)
- Relate the effects of the laser operating conditions to the relevant materials properties and product quality (K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, S4, A2, A3, A4, A7)
- Demonstrate knowledge of the contemporary metal processing techniques (K3, S4, A2, A3, A4, A7)
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Lecture | 1.00 | 11 weeks | 11 |
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Tutorial | 2.00 | 11 weeks | 22 |
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Laboratory | 1.00 | 1 week | 1 |
| Online Contact (Phasing out) Online Learning Activities | 0.25 | 12 weeks | 3 |
| Unspecified Learning Activities (Phasing out) Independent Learning | 9.58 | 12 weeks | 115 |
| TOTAL | 152 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Group | 10 - 20% | 1,2,3,4 |
| Examination | Individual | 40 - 60% | 1,2,3,4 |
| Project | Individual/Group | 30 - 40% | 1,2,3,4 |
Hurdle
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass a unit and meet all ULOs to a minimum standard, an undergraduate student must have achieved:
(i) an aggregate mark of 50% or more, and(ii) at least 40% in the final exam.Students who do not successfully achieve hurdle requirement (ii) will receive a maximum of 45% as the total mark for the unit.
Content
- Basics of lasers covering fundamentals of laser operation, their variety, optical components, beam delivery and properties of focused radiation
- Components of industrial laser systems including motion systems and beam delivery systems
- Laser materials processing covering the interaction of a laser beam with materials, phase changes produced and why some lasers are better at processing some materials than other lasers
- Industrial applications of lasers including laser cutting, laser welding, laser surfacing, laser marking and laser drilling. The fundamentals of each application will be covered including how the process is initiated, maintained and factors influencing its quality
- Metallurgy of laser processed materials Laser versus conventional processes, innovations in lasers and applications (Introduction of Industry 4.0, Cyber Physical System)
- Metal processing: Introduction to metal and alloy materials; Powder metallurgy; Mechanical properties and Characterisation Methods. Visit laboratory for testing of metals
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.