Theory of Metal Forming (MFGE542) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Theory of Metal Forming MFGE542 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Demonstration, Drill and Practice, Problem Solving.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Celalettin Karadoğan
Course Assistants
Course Objectives This course aims to give the students the in-depth understanding of mechanics of metal forming .
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Students will learn the basics of plasticity
  • Students will understand the fundamentals of metal working
  • Students will attain proficiency in basic metal forming techniques, forging, extrusion, drawing and rolling.
Course Content Elements of the theory of plasticity, fundamentals of metal working, forging process, rolling process, extrusion process, drawing of rods, wires and tubes, sheet metal forming process, high energy rate forming.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Chapter 1: ELEMENTS OF THE THEORY OF PLASTICITY: Flow curves, True stress and strain, yield criteria for ductile metals, Von Mise’s criterion, Tresca criterion.
2 Chapter 2:FUNDAMENTALS OF METAL WORKING: Classification of forming processes, Mechanics of Metal working – slab method, flow stress determination, Temperature in Metal working, Hot working, Cold working, Warm working, strain - rate effects, metallurgical structure, friction and Lubrication.
3 Chapter 3: FORGING PROCESS: Classification of forging operation, forging equipment, forging strain, open die forging – closed die forging, die forging load forging defects.
4 Chapter 3: FORGING PROCESS: Classification of forging operation, forging equipment, forging strain, open die forging – closed die forging, die forging load forging defects.
5 Chapter 4: ROLLING OF METALS: Classification of rolling mills, hot and cold rolling forces and geometrical relationships in rolling, simplified analysis of rolling load, defects in rolled products, theories of cold and hot rolling, calculation torque and power required.
6 Chapter 4: ROLLING OF METALS: Classification of rolling mills, hot and cold rolling forces and geometrical relationships in rolling, simplified analysis of rolling load, defects in rolled products, theories of cold and hot rolling, calculation torque and power required.
7 Chapter 5: EXTRUSION: Classification, equipments used, hot extrusion, deformation, lubrication and defects in extrusion, analysis of extrusion processes, hydrostatic extrusion, tube extrusion, production of seamless pipe and tubing.
8 Chapter 5: EXTRUSION: Classification, equipments used, hot extrusion, deformation, lubrication and defects in extrusion, analysis of extrusion processes, hydrostatic extrusion, tube extrusion, production of seamless pipe and tubing.
9 Chapter 6: DRAWING OF RODS, WIRES AND TUBES: Rod and wire drawing process, drawing dies, analysis of wire drawing, Tandem drawing process, residual stress in rod, wire and tube drawing. Defects in drawing, tube drawing.
10 Chapter 6: DRAWING OF RODS, WIRES AND TUBES: Rod and wire drawing process, drawing dies, analysis of wire drawing, Tandem drawing process, residual stress in rod, wire and tube drawing. Defects in drawing, tube drawing.
11 Chapter 7: SHEET METAL FORMING PROCESS: Introduction, Forming methods, shearing, blanking, punching, bending, spring back, elimination of spring back, spinning, deep drawing stretch forming, redrawing, reverse drawing, defects in drawing, factors affecting drawability ration.
12 Chapter 7: SHEET METAL FORMING PROCESS: Introduction, Forming methods, shearing, blanking, punching, bending, spring back, elimination of spring back, spinning, deep drawing stretch forming, redrawing, reverse drawing, defects in drawing, factors affecting drawability ration.
13 Chapter 8: HIGH ENERGY RATE FORMING (HERF): Introduction to HERF, Process advantages, explosive forming electro discharge forming and electromagnetic forming, Rubber forming.
14 Chapter 8: HIGH ENERGY RATE FORMING (HERF): Introduction to HERF, Process advantages, explosive forming electro discharge forming and electromagnetic forming, Rubber forming.
15 Final Examination Period
16 Final Examination Period

Sources

Course Book 1. Mechanical Metallurgy - Dieter. G. E - McGraw Hill, 2001
Other Sources 2. Principle of Industrial metal working process–Rowe Edward Arnold, London, CBS Publishers - 2002.
3. Mikell P. Groover, Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing, Materials, Processes and Systems.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 4 20
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 50
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 30
Toplam 7 100
Percentage of Semester Work 70
Percentage of Final Work 30
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
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
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
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours)
Laboratory
Application 16 2 32
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 6 96
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 4 8 32
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 7 14
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 15 15
Total Workload 189