Title: Distinguish among materials used in the manufacturing process.
Course: Manufacturing Systems I (13002-36) > Section: Exploring Materials and Processes

Distinction should include various types of

- woods
- metals
- chemicals
- polymers
- glasses
- ceramics
- fibers
- composites
- gases
- polymers/filament

and the origin of each.

Teacher Resource:

Thermal Properties of Metals, Conductivity, Thermal Expansion, Specific Heat, Engineers Edge

Process/Skill Questions:

- What materials used in manufacturing can you identify in your immediate surroundings?
- What are some examples of hardwoods and softwoods and products made from each?
- What are some examples of metal alloys?
- What are the raw materials needed for each of the manufacturing  materials identified?
- What is the difference between glass and ceramic materials?