Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

Information Of Programmes

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE / MLZ302 - METARLURGICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING

Code: MLZ302 Course Title: CASTING TECHNOLOGY Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 4
Year/Semester of Study 3 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Compulsory
Department METARLURGICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer CEMAL ÇARBOĞA (ccarboga@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to provide an introduction to the basic concepts and techniques used in casting techniques such as casting techniques, molding sand, core making and materials, melting furnaces, casting defects and cast irons.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 students will be able to explain manufacture methods and advantages of casting processes PO-2 Student analyzes system and system components or processes and gains the ability to apply modern design methods in this direction.
PO-3 Student determines the engineering problems, identifies, formulates and solves, this purpose, the ability to select and apply appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques
Examination
Quiz
LO-2 students will be able to define mold sand, sand tests, models, core materials PO-2 Student analyzes system and system components or processes and gains the ability to apply modern design methods in this direction.
PO-3 Student determines the engineering problems, identifies, formulates and solves, this purpose, the ability to select and apply appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques
Examination
Quiz
LO-3 Students will be able to explain all casting techniques PO-2 Student analyzes system and system components or processes and gains the ability to apply modern design methods in this direction.
PO-3 Student determines the engineering problems, identifies, formulates and solves, this purpose, the ability to select and apply appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques
PO-6 Then, in the field of Metallurgy and materials engineering uses existing methods and devices according to the standards, test design, test makes, collects data, analyzes and reviews the results.
Examination
Quiz
LO-4 students will be able to define melting and heating furnaces using casting applications PO-2 Student analyzes system and system components or processes and gains the ability to apply modern design methods in this direction.
PO-6 Then, in the field of Metallurgy and materials engineering uses existing methods and devices according to the standards, test design, test makes, collects data, analyzes and reviews the results.
Examination
Quiz
LO-5 students will be able to analyze casting defects PO-5 Student is aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, followed by developments in science and technology, and also constantly renews itself.
PO-9 Student understands the effects of global and societal context of engineering solutions and applications, and has knowledge of contemporary issues.
Examination
Quiz
LO-6 students will be able to define cast irons and its properties, foundry technology PO-2 Student analyzes system and system components or processes and gains the ability to apply modern design methods in this direction.
PO-6 Then, in the field of Metallurgy and materials engineering uses existing methods and devices according to the standards, test design, test makes, collects data, analyzes and reviews the results.
Examination
Quiz
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Definations, Casting techniques, mould sand, models and Sand casting, shell mold casting, plaster mold casting, ceramic mold casting, other casting methods, Melting Process and furnaces, Cupola Furnace, Cast Iron.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to manufactures methods and casting processes, casting industry of Turkish Republic Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
2 Properties of Casting Sand and Tests Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
3 Mold materials and producing of models, Model Materials, Manufacturing procedures Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
4 Sand Casting, Moulding Technologies Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
5 Full Mould and Vacuum casting technologies Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
6 Shell moulding and casting technologies Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
7 Investment casting Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
8 mid-term exam
9 Ceramic mould casting and technologies Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
10 Permanent Mold Casting Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
11 Pressure die casting Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
12 Centrifuge and Continuous casting Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
13 Melting Furnaces Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
14 Casting defects and remedies Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
15 Classificaiton of Cast irons, White and Gray, Tempered, Ductile and Alloyed Cast irons Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
Required Course instruments and materials
Computer, projection.

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 2 30
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz 5 1 10
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 2 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 1 14 14
       b) Search in internet/Library 1 14 14
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 2 2 4
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 5 3 15
mid-term exam 2 1 2
Own study for final exam 5 4 20
final exam 2 1 2
0
0
Total work load; 113