Principle And Techniques Of Casting
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principle And Techniques Of Casting | MMT312 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 3 | Spring | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Muzaffer ZEREN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explain Casting Industry in Turkey and Examples
2) Classify Casting Sand
3) Explain Sand Casting and Shell Mold Casting
4) Explain Fine Art Casting and Plaster Mold Casting
5) Explain Pressure Casting
6) Explain Ceramic Mold Casting
7) Explain Spin Casting
8) Explain Continuous Casting
9) Classify Melting Furnaces
10) Classify Cast Irons, Explain Grey Cast Irons
11) Explain Tempered Cast Iron
12) Explain Nodular or Spherulitic Graphite Cast Iron
13) Explain White and High Alloy Cast Irons
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Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
Casting Industry in Turkey and Examples, Casting Sand, Cores, Sand Casting and Shell Mold Casting, Fine Art Casting and Plaster Mold Casting, Pressure Casting, Ceramic Mold Casting, Spin Casting, Continuous Casting, Melting Furnaces, Classification of Cast Irons and Grey Cast Irons, Tempered Cast Iron, Nodular or Spherulitic Graphite Cast Iron, White and High Alloy Cast Irons
Weekly Schedule
1) Casting Industry in Turkey and Examples2) Casting Sand
3) Sand Casting and Shell Mold Casting
4) Fine Art Casting and Plaster Mold Casting
5) Pressure Casting
6) Ceramic Mold Casting
7) Spin Casting
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Continuous Casting
10) Melting Furnaces
11) Classification of Cast Irons and Grey Cast Irons
12) Tempered Cast Iron
13) Nodular or Spherulitic Graphite Cast Iron
14) White and High Alloy Cast Irons
15) overview
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Self Study
5) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required