Alloy Project
At MTA we had do a project on alloys. We could chose our alloy, I choose Ti-6Al-4V; This is a titanium alloy. We had to find a product that is made from this alloy and learn how that product is made. After researching the alloy and the product we had to present our findings to the class.
This titanium alloy contained 6% aluminum, 4% Vanadium, and Titanium Balanced. This alloy is commonly used in the medical field. Orthopedic screws was the product I had selected. The screws are for spines to help support disks and relieve stress on the spine in general.
I had learned a lot on the alloy and why engineers use titanium instead of steel. Titanium is non ferromagnetic and had the same strength as bone does so its a great substitute. Not only that but titanium can withstand corrosion when its combined with vanadium. This is a major benefit for the patient because the screws can last a longer period of time. With the screws being annealed and thread rolled they can withstand lots of strength and works well with its sort of application.
The unit was to learn more about a specific alloy and where and why it is used. Ti-6Al-4V has recently been replaced due to the vanadium so now it is Ti-6Al- 7Nb because the Niobium is not toxic to the human body.
In conclusion I had used skills from physics to figure out the tensile strength of the screws as well as to convert from English to Metric. I had used English research skills to find the correct information I needed, as well as accurate and new information. Such information such as a new way to make titanium products. 3D printing products by Electron Beam Melting (EBM) is a new process and is only used in European countries due to regulations. This is in my portfolio because I used employability skills, English skills, and physics skills.
English Skills
-Demonstrate flexibility in using independent and collaborative strategies for planning, drafting, revising, and editing complex texts.
-Proofread to check spelling, layout, and font; and prepare selected pieces for a public audience.
-Compose written, spoken, and/or multimedia compositions in a range of genres (e.g., personal narrative, biography, poem, fiction, drama, creative nonfiction, summary, literary analysis essay, research report, or work-related text): pieces that serve a variety of purposes (e.g., expressive, informative, creative, and persuasive) and that use a variety of organizational patterns (e.g., autobiography, free verse, dialogue, comparison/contrast, definition, or cause and effect).
-Participate collaboratively and productively in groups (e.g., response groups, work teams, discussion groups, and committees)—fulfilling roles and responsibilities, posing relevant questions, giving and following instructions, acknowledging and building on ideas and contributions of others to answer questions or to solve problems, and offering dissent courteously.
Physics Skills
-Define torque & describe what it depends on
Employability Skills
-Select appropriate human/material resources
-Prioritize work
-Evaluate and monitor personal performance
This titanium alloy contained 6% aluminum, 4% Vanadium, and Titanium Balanced. This alloy is commonly used in the medical field. Orthopedic screws was the product I had selected. The screws are for spines to help support disks and relieve stress on the spine in general.
I had learned a lot on the alloy and why engineers use titanium instead of steel. Titanium is non ferromagnetic and had the same strength as bone does so its a great substitute. Not only that but titanium can withstand corrosion when its combined with vanadium. This is a major benefit for the patient because the screws can last a longer period of time. With the screws being annealed and thread rolled they can withstand lots of strength and works well with its sort of application.
The unit was to learn more about a specific alloy and where and why it is used. Ti-6Al-4V has recently been replaced due to the vanadium so now it is Ti-6Al- 7Nb because the Niobium is not toxic to the human body.
In conclusion I had used skills from physics to figure out the tensile strength of the screws as well as to convert from English to Metric. I had used English research skills to find the correct information I needed, as well as accurate and new information. Such information such as a new way to make titanium products. 3D printing products by Electron Beam Melting (EBM) is a new process and is only used in European countries due to regulations. This is in my portfolio because I used employability skills, English skills, and physics skills.
English Skills
-Demonstrate flexibility in using independent and collaborative strategies for planning, drafting, revising, and editing complex texts.
-Proofread to check spelling, layout, and font; and prepare selected pieces for a public audience.
-Compose written, spoken, and/or multimedia compositions in a range of genres (e.g., personal narrative, biography, poem, fiction, drama, creative nonfiction, summary, literary analysis essay, research report, or work-related text): pieces that serve a variety of purposes (e.g., expressive, informative, creative, and persuasive) and that use a variety of organizational patterns (e.g., autobiography, free verse, dialogue, comparison/contrast, definition, or cause and effect).
-Participate collaboratively and productively in groups (e.g., response groups, work teams, discussion groups, and committees)—fulfilling roles and responsibilities, posing relevant questions, giving and following instructions, acknowledging and building on ideas and contributions of others to answer questions or to solve problems, and offering dissent courteously.
Physics Skills
-Define torque & describe what it depends on
Employability Skills
-Select appropriate human/material resources
-Prioritize work
-Evaluate and monitor personal performance
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