ECTS - Casting and Powder Metallurgy
Casting and Powder Metallurgy (MFGE316) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Casting and Powder Metallurgy | MFGE316 | Area Elective | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| ENE203 |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Question and Answer, Drill and Practice, Team/Group. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | This course aims to equip the student about fundamentals of metal casting and powder processing. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Fundamentals of casting, solidification of pure metals, solidification of alloys, riser and runner design, feeding distance calculations, Bernoulli equations and sprue design, mold materials, casting problems and defects. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Metal Casting | Chapter 1 |
| 2 | Casting Methods | Chapter 2 |
| 3 | Thermodynamics of phase transformations and cooling curves | Chapter 3 |
| 4 | Nucleation and Growth mechanisms | Chapter 4 |
| 5 | Solidification of pure metals, solidification rate effects on microstructure formation | Chapter 5 |
| 6 | Solidification of alloys, solidification rate effects on microstructure formation | Chapter 6 |
| 7 | Riser Design | Chapter 7 |
| 8 | Riser Design | Chapter 8 |
| 9 | Feeding distance calculations | Chapter 9 |
| 10 | Gating and runner Design | Chapter 10 |
| 11 | Bernoulli Equations | Chapter 11 |
| 12 | Metal Fluidity | Chapter 12 |
| 13 | Mold and Pattern Materials | Chapter 13 |
| 14 | Mold Design | Chapter 14 |
| 15 | Mold and Pattern Production | Chapter 15 |
| 16 | Mold and Pattern Production | Chapter 16 |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Fundamentals of Metal Casting by Richard A. Flinn, Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, 1963 |
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| 6. Manufacturing technology:Foundary, Forming and Welding, 4ed., Volume 1 | |
| Other Sources | 2. Foundary Technology, Peter Beeley, 2nd ed., BH Publishing, 2001 |
| 3. Groover, M. P., Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing: Materials, Processes and Systems, John Wiley and Sons Inc., 2007. | |
| 4. The Science and Engineering of Materials, Donald Askeland, Pradeep Phule | |
| 5. Principles of Foundary Technology by P.L. Jain, Mc Graw Hill Inc., 2009 |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | 1 | 5 |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | - | - |
| Presentation | 1 | 10 |
| Project | 2 | 25 |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 30 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 30 |
| Toplam | 6 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 70 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 30 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Adequate knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences and the subjects specific to engineering disciplines; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems. | |||||
| 2 | The ability to define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; the ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |||||
| 3 | The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions in such a way as to meet the specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |||||
| 4 | The ability to select, and use modern techniques and tools needed to analyze and solve complex problems encountered in engineering practices; the ability to use information technologies effectively. | |||||
| 5 | The ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, gather data, and analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or research areas specific to engineering disciplines. | |||||
| 6 | The ability to work efficiently in inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary teams; the ability to work individually. | |||||
| 7 | Effective oral and written communication skills; The knowledge of, at least, one foreign language; the ability to write a report properly, understand previously written reports, prepare design and manufacturing reports, deliver influential presentations, give unequivocal instructions, and carry out the instructions properly. | |||||
| 8 | Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and adapt and excel oneself continuously. | |||||
| 9 | Acting in conformity with the ethical principles; professional and ethical responsibility and knowledge of the standards employed in engineering applications. | |||||
| 10 | Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development. | |||||
| 11 | Knowledge of the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety issues, and knowledge of the contemporary issues in engineering areas; awareness of the possible legal consequences of engineering practices. | |||||
| 12 | Ability to work in the fields of both thermal and mechanical systems including the design and production steps of these systems. | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | 2 | 20 | 40 |
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 12 | 2 | 24 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | 2 | 15 | 30 |
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | |||
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Total Workload | 150 | ||