Processing Of Materials

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Processing of a material greatly influences its structure (i.e., crystal structure, phases, and microstructure) and therefore its properties and performance. The objective of this course is to introduce the fundamentals of materials processing that apply to metals, ceramics, and polymers. With a unified approach, various processing routes from melt and powder processing to additive manufacturing will be discussed. Finally, this course will include hands-on, in-class fabrication of diverse shaped objects using 3D printers and filaments of polymers and polymer composites of fibers and ceramic particles that will allow exploration and application of material processing knowledge.