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Manufacturing involves the transformation of raw materials from their initial form into finished, functional products. Man achieves this transformation by numerous methods utilising a variety of processes each designed to perform a specific function in the transformation process. Inherent in the design and operation of processes must be a knowledge of the properties of engineering materials and specific methods to utilise these properties during the various stages of the manufacturing process. Because of the competitive nature of the manufacturing industry, engineers are constantly striving to create new materials, better transformation methods and processes which are cheap to operate, efficient, fast and accurate. This course provides an introductory study of manufacturing processes and is complemented by further studies at higher levels of the program. Various material forming and cutting processes are considered, and theoretical knowledge is reinforced by practical demonstrations and videos.

The course objectives define the student learning outcomes for a course. On completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. examine the principles associated with basic operations involving the forming, machining and welding of engineering materials;
2. interpret the advantages and limitations of each process and its influence on the performance of the finished component;
3. analyse the practical applications of a variety of forming and machining processes and identify the right processes based on the requirements and resources available;
4. interpret the geometry of tooling used on various metal cutting machines, and the effects of cutting parameters on the metal cutting process.