EGR 335 - Materials and Manufacturing Processes

Credit Hours: 3

Introduces the process of materials selection and preparation by studying the nature of materials and the methods of materials processing. Familiarization with the atomic nature of materials including atomic structure, atomic and molecular bonding, crystalline and noncrystalline structures, imperfections, and electronic properties. Basic material properties of metals, organics, and ceramics. Solutions, phase relationships, reactions, modification of properties, stability of materials in service, and composite materials. Introduction to common industrial manufacturing processes including deductive, joining, and additive processes; covering mechanical and thermal processes.

Prerequisite: CHE 111, PHY 211, and EGR 331