| 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;
- To acquire the ability to define the powder metallurgy process, explain its industrial and technical necessity, and conduct a comparative analysis with traditional manufacturing methods.
- To identify methods for characterizing powders and explain their applications.
- xplain powder forming and joining methods, such as pressing and sintering.
- Compare the differences between the powder metallurgy method and other traditional manufacturing methods.
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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 fundamental principles, production methods, and industrial applications of powder metallurgy technology. The course examines powder production techniques, the characteristic properties of powders, mechanical alloying, molding technologies, pressing processes, and sintering methods. Additionally, the course addresses the evaluation of the mechanical properties of sintered parts, free-form manufacturing, finishing processes, and the applications of powder metallurgy in various sectors. The goal is for students to understand powder metallurgy and its production processes, their effects on material properties, and the selection of appropriate production methods, thereby enabling them to evaluate industrial applications. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to Powder Metallurgy, Powder Production Techniques |
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2nd Week |
Powder Production Techniques |
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3rd Week |
Powder Production Techniques |
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4th Week |
Molding Machines and Molds, Molding Machines, Powder Metallurgy Molds |
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5th Week |
Characteristics of Powders (Size, Shape, Flowability, Density) |
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6th Week |
Mechanical Alloying |
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7th Week |
Developments in Full Densification Processes and Pressing Technologies |
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8th Week |
MIDTERM EXAM |
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9th Week |
Sintering Processes, Materials to Be Sintered |
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10th Week |
Characterization of the Mechanical Properties of Sintered Parts |
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11th Week |
Free-Form Manufacturing |
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12th Week |
Finishing Operations |
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13th Week |
Various Examples of Industrial Applications of Powder Metallurgy |
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14th Week |
Various Examples of Industrial Applications of Powder Metallurgy |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | None |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
- Case Study
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
40 |
| Total(%) |
|
40 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
40 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
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 |
3 |
3 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
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| Individual or group work |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
30 |
30 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
30 |
30 |
| 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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