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
Casting and Powder Metallurgy MFGE316 Area Elective 3 1 0 3 6
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, Question and Answer, Drill and Practice, Team/Group.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. C. Merih Şengönül
Course Assistants
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;
  • The student will attain in-depth knowledge in solidification processes of pure metals and alloys.
  • The student will understand casting techniques and their differences, riser design and feeding distance calculations.
  • The student will undertand how to use bernoulli equations in gating design and learn fluidity concept.
  • The student is expected to develop an understanding of casting problems and defects
  • The student is expected to go through a hands-on touch experience about sand casting of Aluminum (Al) and vacum lost wax casting of a low melting point metal like Tin(Sn) and have understanding about mold forming, 3D printing for pattern preparation, runner, core and riser preparation.
  • The student will have understanding of powder metalurgy.
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
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
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) 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