Choose a component of a product related to your course of study i$.$e$.$ Mechanical $($ TYRE OF CAR$)$ and undertake a full analysis related to materials and manufacturing processes for this component.

Use the following questions as an outline. $($Discuss your choice with the tutor first$).$

$1.$ Analyse and describe what the products function is$.$

$2.$ Describe the applied loads and forces acting on the product including any environmental effects. i$.$e$.$ stress regimes, corrosive environment, elevated temperature, commenting on any material microstructural aspects that may need to be considered. Find an AI ML Model that can predict the material failure. Critically analyse the ML model.

$3.$ What are the materials specifications and why were they chosen in relation to their structure and properties?

$4.$ Describe the full manufacturing operational route for the product commenting on why this route is used. What are the affect on microstructure due to manufacturing process?

$5.$ Consider an alternative material$/$ process combination that could be used for the part outlining any advantages that may be gained, particularly sustainability. Use an AI model for material selection for the loads and applications conditions and critically analyse the manufacturing route.

$6.$Conclusion and Harvard Style Referencing.

There should be evidence of appropriate theoretical and commercial background research related to the assignment. Plagiarism $($Copy$-$paste of information, Use of Generative AI will be reported for disciplinary action$).$ Use Reflective style of writing, critical analysis and Harvard Referencing. Please use WLV library $$skills for learning$$ to understand these technical report writing concepts.

AI $=$ Artificial Intelligence

ML $$ Machine Learning