ID 647: Nature of Materials & processes       2027

Properties and usage of thermoplastics, thermosetting plastics. Selection and use of plastics for engineering and consumer products. Design limitations and specific advantages of molding processes. Properties and use of rubber, ceramics and glass. Ferrous and non ferrous metals-various processes and assembly techniques. Concepts of structure and costing. Significance of form in structural strength of products. Influence of materials and processes on product aesthetics. Industrial finishes for plastic, wood and metals.