Tool and Die Design (MFGE403) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Tool and Die Design MFGE403 Area Elective 2 0 2 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
ME210
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, Drill and Practice, Problem Solving, Team/Group.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Instructor Dr. Hakan Kalkan
Course Assistants
Course Objectives This course aims to introduce design and manufacturing of jigs and fixtures which are used in manufacturing processes.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • The student will know tool materials and manufacturing methods of tools.
  • Ability to dimensioning and tolerancing techniques for the design of tools.
  • The student will be able to design jigs and fixtures.
  • The student will be able to design dies for sheet metal works.
  • The student will know the importance of Finite Element Analysis for the design of tools.
Course Content Introduction, definitions of jigs and fixtures, types of fixtures, design and manufacturing of jigs and fixtures, FE analysis of loading and stress analysis of jigs during processes.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction Lecture Notes 1 on moodle website
2 Tooling Materials Lecture Notes 2 on moodle website
3 Dimensioning Lecture Notes 3 on moodle website
4 Sectioning Lecture Notes 4 on moodle website
5 Tolerancing Lecture Notes 5 on moodle website
6 Assembly Drawings Lecture Notes 6 on moodle website
7 Threads & Fasteners Lecture Notes 7 on moodle website
8 Tool Drawings Lecture Notes 8 on moodle website
9 Jigs & Fixtures Lecture Notes 9 on moodle website
10 Sheet Metal Bending Tools Lecture Notes 10 on moodle website
11 Sheet Metal Drawing Tools Lecture Notes 11 on moodle website
12 Sheet Metal Stretching Tools Lecture Notes 12 on moodle website
13 FE modelling of tools and dies Lecture Notes 13 on moodle website
14 Student Project Presentations Lecture Notes 14 on moodle website
15 Final Exam Lecture Notes on moodle website
16 Final Exam Lecture Notes on moodle website

Sources

Course Book 1. Fundamentals of Tool Design Author - John G. Nee, Society of Manufacturing Engineers.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 1 5
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project 1 25
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 40
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 30
Toplam 5 100
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 Knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, engineering fundamentals, computing, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline; the ability to use this knowledge in the solution of complex engineering problems.
2 The ability to identify, formulate, and analyze complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, and considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the problem.
3 The ability to design creative solutions for complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products to meet current and future requirements, considering realistic constraints and conditions.
4 The ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, with an awareness of their limitations.
5 The ability to use research methods for the investigation of complex engineering problems, including literature search, designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing and interpreting results.
6 Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the scope of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
7 Acting in accordance with engineering professional principles, knowledge of ethical responsibility; awareness of acting impartially without discrimination on any grounds and being inclusive of diversity.
8 The ability to work effectively individually and in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid) as a team member or leader.
9 "The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing on technical topics, considering the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession).
10 Knowledge of practices in business life such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
11 The ability to engage in life-long learning, including independent and continuous learning, adapting to new and emerging technologies, and thinking inquisitively regarding technological changes.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 2 32
Laboratory 16 2 32
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 2 32
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project 1 15 15
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 5 10
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 5 5
Total Workload 126