Carleton University · MECH 3700

Principles of Manufacturing

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Manufacturing processes, materials. Casting: solidification and heat flow theory, defect formation, casting design. Metal forming: elementary plasticity theory, plastic failure criteria, force and work calculations. Bulk and sheet forming. Joining: heat flow and defect formation, residual stresses. Machining theory and methods. Hardening: diffusion, wear resistance.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): MAAE 2700 .

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): MAAE 2700 .
  • Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis and laboratories three hours a week on alternate weeks.
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Manufacturing processes, materials. Casting: solidification and heat flow theory, defect formation, casting design. Metal forming: elementary plasticity theory, plastic failure criteria, force and work calculations. Bulk and sheet forming. Joining: heat flow and defect formation, residual stresses. Machining theory and methods. Hardening: diffusion, wear resistance.

  • Prerequisite(s): MAAE 2700 .
  • Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis and laboratories three hours a week on alternate weeks.

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