Information Package

Master's of Mechanical Engineering without Thesis

MAK533

PRINCIPLES OF MANUFACTURING PROCESSES

Course Code
MAK533
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Familiarize with the principles and application fields of material processing
  2. Familiarize with the advantages and limitations of manufacturing technologies with respect to each others depending on the application fields.
  3. Recognize the tools and machines used in manufacturing and familiarize with the selection of proper tools and machines in applications.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionFundamentals of production and processing of metallic, ceramic and polymeric materials, manufacturing processes based on heating/cooling, casting techniques, near net shape processes, principles of metal forming, thermo mechanical treatment, surface modification.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction, processes vs. systems. Manufacturing properties of materials
2nd Week Fund. of metal casting: classification, metallurgical principles, solidification, fluid flow and heat tr.
3rd Week Metal casting processes: sand c., investment c., centrifugal c., die c., pressure c. semi-solid c.
4th Week Casting design, materials and economics; Polymer processing: Injection molding
5th Week Classification of forming processes, Mechanical and metallurgical fundamentals.
6th Week Bulk and hot-working processes. Rolling, extrusion and drawing, forging
7th Week Midterm
8th Week Classifications material removal processes, physical essentials. Chip formation. Tools and tool life.
9th Week Machining processes: Turning, boring, drilling, shaping, planning and machine tools
10th Week Machining processes: Milling, broaching and machine tools. Abrasive machining processes
11th Week Classification welding methods and physical principles. Gas flame processes.
12th Week Arc processes and equipment. Resistance welding. Brazing and soldering.
13th Week Powder metallurgy. Free-form fabrication.
14th Week Nontraditional and modern processes. Surface technology. Fabr. of micro-electronic devices
Recommended or Required Reading"Manufacturing Processes for Engineering Materials", S. Kalpakjian, Addison-Wesley, 7th Ed., 2002
"Materials and Processes in Manufacturing", P. DeGarmo et al. Prentice Hall, 1999.
"Introduction to Manufacturing Processes", J.E.Schey, 2nd Ed., McGraw Hill, 1987
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Assignment 4 15
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 6 84
Preparation for Final exam 1 3 3
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 35 35
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 70 70
Homework 4 15 60
Total Work Load297
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.9
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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