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ME029 Polymer Technology Practice 1
A module in the Diploma of Applied Science (Materials
Engineering)
Includes the effect of plasticisers, melt flow, fusion
behaviour, cure rate, compounding, blown film testing.
ME030 Polymer Technology Practice 2
Prerequisite: ME029
A module in the Diploma of Applied Science (Materials
Engineering)
Covers polymer flown by torque and extrusion rheometry,
polymer blends.
ME031 Polymer Technology Practice 3
Prerequisite: ME030
A module in the Diploma of Applied Science (Materials
Engineering)
Topics include OH&S as applied to the plastics industry,
effect of stabilisers, creep properties, stress crack analysis,
effect of solvents on physical properties of plastics, notch
sensitivity.
ME032 Polymer Technology Practice 4
Prerequisite: ME03 1
A module in the Diploma of Applied Science Materials
Engineering)
Includes recycling, antioxidants and metal deactivators,
bulk density determination, flame retardant polymers.
ME033 Ceramics Technology
Prerequisite: TEA01 0, TEB673, ME01 0
A module in the Diploma of Applied Science (Materials
Engineering)
Covers raw material, ceramic manufacturing techniques,
clay mineralogy, chemistry and physics of ceramics.
ME034 Composite Materials
A module in the Diploma of Applied Science (Materials
Engineering)
Includes reinforcement materials, resins, processing and
control methods, applications.
ME035 Adhesives
Prerequisite: ME014
A module in the Diploma of Applied Science (Materials
Engineering)
Includes chemistry and physics of industrial adhesives.
Applications, methods of applying adhesives, design
criteria, surface preparation, testing.
ME036 Organic Surface Coatings
A module in the Diploma of Applied Science (Materials
Engineering)
Provides an overview of the surface coating industry, raw
materials, formulation, manufacturing methods.
ME037 Principles of Metals Science
A 40 hour module Hawthorn Prerequisites: MEO10,
ME01 1, TEB673
A subject in the Diploma of Applied Science (Materials
Engineering).
Content
Lattice structures and defects, dislocation theory, stacking
faults, deformation and slip systems, twinning, work
hardening, strain ageing, thermal equilibrium diagrams,
lever rule, microstructures, fracture mechanics.
ME038 Steel - Structure and Properties
A 40 hour module Hawthorn Prerequisites: MEOIO,
MEO11, TEB673
A subject in the Diploma of Applied Science (Materials
Engineering).
Content
Categories of steels, strengthening mechanisms, Fe-C
diagram, TTT and CCT diagrams, effects of alloying
elements on steel, transformations, heat treatment,
thermomechanical treatment, structure-property
behaviour.
ME039 Non Ferrous Metals - Structure and
Properties
A 40 hour module Hawthorn Prerequisites: MEOIO,
ME01 l, TEB673
A subject in the Diploma of Applied Science (Materials
Engineering).
Content
Categories of non-ferrous metals and their alloys- AI, Cu,
Zn, Mg, Ti, Pb, precious metals, microstructures, properties,
applications.
ME040 Modern Processes for Materials
A 40 hour module Hawthorn Prerequisites: MEOIO,
ME01 l, TEB673
A subject in the Diploma of Applied Science (Materials
Engineering).
Content
Continuous casting, deformation processes, sheet metal
forming, casting, near-net shape forming, sintering
technologies, metals in composite materials, advanced
welding and joining processes, thermal spraying.
ME041 Smart Manufacturing with Materials
A 40 hour module Hawthorn Prerequisites: MEOIO,
ME01 1, TEB673
A subject in the Diploma of Applied Science (Materials
Engineering).
Content
Impact of computers in manufacturing, CA, CAM, CAI,
JIT, AI, finite element methods, expert systems.
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