| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Associate Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 5 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Explain the basic principles of casting and the molds, patterns, cores, and basic casting equipment used.
- Classify casting methods and evaluate the selection of an appropriate casting method and material according to part and material characteristics.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | This course covers the basic principles of casting, mold and pattern systems, casting equipment, casting methods, materials used, and their application areas. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to Casting Technology, Classification and Foundry Safety |
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2nd Week |
Principles of Melting, Pouring and Solidification; Gating and Feeding Systems |
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3rd Week |
Patterns, Pattern Materials and Pattern Design |
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4th Week |
Molding Sands, Binders and Properties of Molding Sands |
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5th Week |
Cores and Core Binder Systems |
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6th Week |
Sand Casting, Molding Methods and Production Flow |
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7th Week |
Shell Molding and Vacuum Molding (V-Process) |
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8th Week |
MIDTERM EXAM |
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9th Week |
Permanent Mold and Pressure Die Casting Methods |
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10th Week |
Investment Casting and Other Special Casting Methods |
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11th Week |
Centrifugal and Continuous Casting Methods |
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12th Week |
Melting Furnaces and Foundry Equipment |
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13th Week |
Casting Defects, Their Causes and Quality Control |
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14th Week |
Finishing Operations, Casting Design, Process Selection and General Review |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | 1. Aran, A., Döküm Teknolojisi ? İmal Usulleri Ders Notları, ITU Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, 2007.
2. Kocatepe, K. and Akar, N., Temel Dökümcülük Teknolojisi I Ders Notları, 2007.
3. Acar, S., Döküm Teknolojisi Ders Sunumları. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Questions/Answers
- Case Study
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
30 |
| Quiz |
1 |
10 |
| Total(%) |
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40 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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40 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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60 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
1 |
8 |
8 |
| Individual or group work |
14 |
3.5 |
49 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
27 |
27 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
12 |
12 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
1 |
10 |
10 |
| Homework |
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| Project |
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| Total Work Load | 150 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 5 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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