Metal Forming (ME411) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Metal Forming ME411 Area Elective 3 1 0 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, Problem Solving.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Hakan KALKAN
Course Assistants
Course Objectives Course Objectives: In Metal Forming, students are acquainted with the basic knowledge on fundamental metal forming processes. The objective of this course is to teach metal forming theory and technology, limits of the processes, tool design and machinery selection.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Students will be equipped with basic knowledge on metal forming processes.
  • Students will be able to approach metal forming processes both analytically and numerically.
  • Students will be able to design metal forming processes.
  • Students will learn how to put metal forming processes in a project form.
  • Students will learn to develop approaches and solutions to analyze metal forming processes and the associated problems and flaws.
Course Content Plasticity theory and metal forming, metalurgical considerations; cold, warm and hot forming; extrusion, forging, wire drawing and deep drawing.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to Metal Forming Operations Chapter 1
2 Stress and strain Chapter 2
3 General Metallurgical Considerations Chapter 3
4 Yielding, Yield Criteria and Hardening Chapter 4
5 Analysis Methods Chapter 5
6 Analysis Methods : Upper Bound Methods Chapter 6
7 Analysis Methods : Numerical Methods Chapter 7
8 Deformation field geometry: Friction, redundant deformation, internal damage, residual stresses Chapter 8
9 Surface processes Chapter 9
10 Rolling and ring rolling Chapter 10
11 Forging Chapter 11
12 Forging - Extrusion Chapter 12
13 Extrusion – Wire Drawing Chapter 13
14 Sheet metal processes Chapter 14
15 Final Exam Period
16 Final Exam Period

Sources

Course Book 1. 1. Hosford, W. F., Caddell, R. M., “Metal Forming Mechanics and Metallurgy”, Prentice-Hall, 1993.
Other Sources 2. Tschaetsch, H., “Metal Forming Practice”, Springer 2006.
3. Avitzur, B., “Metal Forming: Processes and Analysis”, McGraw-Hill, 1968.
4. Lange, K. (Editor): Handbook of Metal Forming, McGraw-Hill, 1985.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 5 10
Presentation - -
Project 1 20
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 40
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 30
Toplam 9 100
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
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 Gains sufficient knowledge in subjects specific to mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering disciplines; gains the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields to solve complex engineering problems. X
2 Defines, formulates, and solves complex engineering problems; selects and applies appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. X
3 Designs a complex system, process, device, or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; applies modern design methods. X
4 Selects and uses modern techniques and tools necessary for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering applications; gains the ability to use information technologies effectively. X
5 Designs experiments, conducts experiments, collects data, and analyzes and interprets the results for studying complex engineering problems or research topics specific to engineering disciplines. X
6 Works effectively in both disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; gains the ability to work individually. X
7 Develops effective oral and written communication skills; acquires proficiency in at least one foreign language; writes effective reports and understands written reports, prepares design and production reports, delivers effective presentations, and gives and receives clear and understandable instructions. X
8 Develops awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; gains access to information, follows developments in science and technology, and continuously renews oneself. X
9 Acts in accordance with ethical principles, takes professional and ethical responsibility, and possesses knowledge of standards used in engineering applications. X
10 Gains knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develops awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; possesses knowledge of sustainable development. X
11 Gains knowledge of the impacts of engineering applications on health, environment, and safety in universal and societal dimensions, and the issues reflected in contemporary engineering fields; develops awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. X
12 Gains the ability to work in both thermal and mechanical systems fields, including the design and implementation of such systems. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application 16 1 16
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 10 20
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 10 10
Total Workload 136