| 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) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Explain and evaluate the fundamental principles of laser welding, the system components used, and the laser weldability of metallic materials.
- Explain laser welding process parameters and different joining techniques, and analyze the effects of these parameters on weld seam geometry and quality.
- Evaluate potential welding defects in laser welding, quality control methods, process control and automation systems, and explain occupational health and safety principles in laser welding.
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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 | Laser Welding Techniques covers the fundamental properties and operating principles of laser beams, the components of laser welding systems, the laser weldability of metallic materials, welding parameters and their effects on weld seam characteristics, as well as different joining techniques. The course also addresses quality assessment and welding defects in laser welds, process control and automation systems, and occupational health and safety in laser welding applications. Fundamental applications of laser technologies beyond welding are also introduced. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Course Introduction and General Overview |
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2nd Week |
Introduction and Fundamental Concepts: Definition of the laser, its role in welding technology, historical development, fundamental terminology related to laser welding, and types of lasers |
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3rd Week |
Comparison of Laser Welding with Other Welding Processes |
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4th Week |
System Components Used in Laser Welding: Laser source/generator, focusing systems, and shielding gases |
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5th Week |
Laser Weldability of Metallic Materials |
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6th Week |
Key Parameters in Laser Welding: Process parameters, laser parameters, laser power, welding speed, focal position, and material parameters |
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7th Week |
Types of Weld Seams and Characteristics of Laser Welds |
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8th Week |
MIDTERM EXAMINATION |
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9th Week |
Laser Welding Techniques: Laser welding of butt, lap, corner, and other types of joints |
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10th Week |
Quality Assessment of Laser Welds |
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11th Week |
Process Control, Automation, and Industrial Applications of Laser Welding |
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12th Week |
Applications of Laser Technologies Beyond Welding |
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13th Week |
Occupational Health and Safety in Laser Welding: Safety in laser beam material processing |
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14th Week |
General Review |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Laser ile malzeme işleme, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Karaaslan
Kaynak Bilimi ve Teknolojisi , Prof. Dr. Gürel Çam
Modern Kaynak Teknolojisi, Nizamettin Kahraman, Behçet Gülenç |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Questions/Answers
- Problem Solving
- Eğitim
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
30 |
| Quiz |
2 |
20 |
| Total(%) |
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50 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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50 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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50 |
| 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 |
3 |
3 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
2 |
5 |
10 |
| Individual or group work |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
30 |
30 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
20 |
20 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
|
|
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| Final exam |
1 |
3 |
3 |
| Homework |
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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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