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 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)
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