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IT202 Materials Technology Management
IT202 Materials Technology Management
Classification of Materials
MATERIAL MANAGEMENT
The planning , directing, controlling and
coordination of all those activities
concerned with material and inventory
requirements from the point of their
inception till their availability into
manufacturing process.
Classification of Materials
• Plastics
• Wood
• Composites
• Ceramics
• Metals
Linen,
Layers
Tungsten
Balsa cotton,
Steel,
of n ylon,
polycarbonate,
carbide
aluminium
Acrylic
woodlens tool bit
model
• Fabrics Kevlar
aluminium & acrylic
Classification of Materials (Plastics)
Polyethylene
Rubber
Classification of Materials (Wood)
Wood can be further categorised as;
• Hardwood
• Softwood
• Manufactured board Chipboard
Cedar
Mahogany
Beech
Ash
Oak
Plywood
with Veneer
Outer
Carbon Thrust
Combustion
Kevlar,
skin
Glass Cylinder
chamber
reinforced
panels
Cylinder
taffeta
reinforced
chamber linings
forjet
& polyester
fuselage
plastic
linings rocket
plastic
of A380
engine
sails
hull
Classification of Materials (Ceramics)
High
Stainless
Aluminium
Copper
Speed
BrassSteel
steel
Ferrous Non-Ferrous
Steels Aluminium
Natural Synthetic
Cotton Nylon
Canvas Polyester
MaterialsCotton
usedPolyester
inT-shirt
space suits
(design
Colourful
Canvas
Polyester
marineinclude
deck
nylon&kite
print
rope-
chair aluminized
projects) Mylar, neoprene
spinnaker
less
coated nylon, dacron,
stretch thanurethane coated
nylon- resists UV nylon,
light tricot and spandex.
The outer layer is a blend of Gortex, Kevlar and Nomex
Classification of Materials
(Smart Materials)
A smart material can be described as a
material that has a useful response to
external influences or stimuli.
There are many examples of smart materials in everyday
use that are not modern developments they include;
•Metal springs
•Light bulbs self regulate because as
The filament temperature increases
their resistance rises
•Ancient civilisations have long used
porous ceramics for self regulating cooling Wine Cooler
Classification of Materials
(Smart Materials)
Other more modern examples of smart
materials include;
•Shape memory polymers and alloys
•SmartHeat
Wireshrink tubing and packaging
•SmartAutomatic actuators
Link Silicone
Actuators, – open/close
linear, angular greenhouse windows
and rotary
Thermostats for heating control
Anthromorphic
Allows actuation
rotary motion – human
between like
shafts uprobotic
to 360motion
0
•Smart Fluids
Motion
•Piezoelectric control gel – CD tray opening/closing, camera
Materials
lenses
•Chameleon Colours
Sensors, musical cards, motors, actuators, clocks
Ferro fluids – earthquake dampers in buildings, hard disks
Car paints, printing inks, packaging
Classification of Materials
(Smart Materials)
Other more modern examples of smart
materials include;
•Polymorph
This is a unique polymer that
fuses in hot water and can then
be moulded to any form. When
solid it has similar properties to
nylon
QTC Pill
Classification of Materials
(Smart Materials)
Other more modern examples of smart
materials include;
Quantum Tunnelling Composite (QTC)
Firm
Before
Light pressure
pressure
Pressure being
is applied
being applied
applied