| Course Type | Elective Course |
| Course Level | Associate Degree |
| Year of Study | - |
| Semester | - |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| 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.
|
| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
| Prerequisites | No |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
| Course Description | This course covers the basic principles of casting, mold and pattern systems, casting equipment, casting methods, materials used, and their application areas. |
| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
|
1st Week |
Introduction to Casting Technology, Classification and Foundry Safety |
|
2nd Week |
Principles of Melting, Pouring and Solidification; Gating and Feeding Systems |
|
3rd Week |
Patterns, Pattern Materials and Pattern Design |
|
4th Week |
Molding Sands, Binders and Properties of Molding Sands |
|
5th Week |
Cores and Core Binder Systems |
|
6th Week |
Sand Casting, Molding Methods and Production Flow |
|
7th Week |
Shell Molding and Vacuum Molding (V-Process) |
|
8th Week |
MIDTERM EXAM |
|
9th Week |
Permanent Mold and Pressure Die Casting Methods |
|
10th Week |
Investment Casting and Other Special Casting Methods |
|
11th Week |
Centrifugal and Continuous Casting Methods |
|
12th Week |
Melting Furnaces and Foundry Equipment |
|
13th Week |
Casting Defects, Their Causes and Quality Control |
|
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. |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Questions/Answers
- Case Study
|
| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
|
Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
30 |
| Quiz |
1 |
10 |
| Total(%) |
|
40 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
40 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
60 |
| Total(%) |
|
100 |
|
| 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) |
|
|
|
| Final exam |
1 |
10 |
10 |
| Homework |
|
|
|
| Total Work Load | 150 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 5 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 |
|
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Work Placement(s) | No |