Casting Technologies

Course Code:

MSN 471

Course Type:

Area Elective

Credits:

3

Theoric:

3

Practice:

0

Laboratory Hour:

0

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

English

Course Objectives:

To give inside information on fundamental of casting, ferrous and non-ferrous casting, melting and heat treatment of metallic materials

Course Content:

Fundamental of casting and solidification, casting techniques, ferrous ( steel and cast-iron) and non ferrous (Cu-alloys, Al-alloys, pb-alloys, Au and Ag), products. Casting industry in Turkey

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture by instructor, 2: Lecture by instructor with class discussion, 3: Problem solving by instructor, 4: Use of simulations, 5: Problem solving assignment, 6: Reading assignment, 7: Laboratory work, 8: Term research paper, 9: Presentation by guest s

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Written exam, B: Multiple-choice exam C: Take-home quiz, D: Experiment report, E: Homework, F: Project, G: Presentation by student, H: …

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Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes	Detailed Program Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1) General information on melting and casting of ferrous and non ferrous metals, structural aspects, applications, historical background,	1b,2a,4a	1,2	A,B
2) Processes applied in manufacturing of ferrous and non ferrous products and goods.	4b, 6a, 6b,6c	1,2	A,B
3) Outlook of Turkey; manufacturing and the current state of Turkish casting industries.	7c, 7d, 9b, 11a	1,2	A,B

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction to metallic materials	Textbook, lecture notes
2	Fundamental of melting and solidification	Textbook, lecture notes
3	Thermodynamics of melts and solidification	Textbook, lecture notes
4	Melting furnaces, batch calculations	Textbook, lecture notes
5	Mold and mold design	Textbook, lecture notes
6	Casting (investment, continuous, in sand molds, in metallic molds)	Textbook, lecture notes
7	Ferrous casting ( steel )	Textbook, lecture notes
8	Midterm exam	Textbook, lecture notes
9	Ferrous casting ( cast iron )	Textbook, lecture notes
10	Non ferrous casting ( AI and Al alloys)	Textbook, lecture notes
11	Non ferrous casting ( Cu, Zn, Pb, Au, Ag, Pt)	Textbook, lecture notes
12	Current state of the art in Turkey	Textbook, lecture notes
13	Homework presentation	Textbook, lecture notes
14	Homework presentation	Textbook, lecture notes

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

Lecture notes and suggested books

Casting Practice, Prof. John Campbell, Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann,2004

ASM Handbook, Volume 15: Casting, ASM International,1992.

Additional Resources

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Textbook and lecture notes
Assignments	Homeworks
Exams	Exams and solutions (excluding the Final Exam)

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-term exam	1	30
Homework	1	30
Final		40
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		40
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		60
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES
No	Program Learning Outcomes	check √
1a	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline,
1b	Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.	√
2a	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems,	√
2b	Ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3a	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result,
3b	Ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4a	Ability to devise, select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice.	√
4b	Ability to employ information technologies effectively.	√
5a	Ability to design experiments for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions,
5b	Ability to conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6a	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary teams,	√
6b	Ability to work efficiently in multi-disciplinary teams,	√
6c	Ability to work individually.	√
7a	Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing,
7b	Knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language,
7c	Ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports,	√
7d	Ability to make effective presentations,	√
7e	Ability to give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8a	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning, ability to access information, ability to follow developments in science and technology,
8b	Ability to continue to educate him/herself.
9a	Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility.
9b	Knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.	√
10a	Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, change management.
10b	Awareness in entrepreneurship and innovation.
10c	Knowledge about sustainable development.
11a	Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety,	√
11b	Knowledge about contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering.
11c	Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (14 weeks excluding the exams)	14	3	42
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	4	56
Midterm examination	2	6	12
Homework presentation	1	14	14
Final examination	1	3	3
Total Work Load			125
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			25
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

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