Mechanical Engineering
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Engineering
Programme of Mechanical Engineering
Course Details
Faculty of Engineering
Programme of Mechanical Engineering
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAK5304 | Casting Principles and Techniques | 4 | Autumn | 7 | 3+0+0 | 3 | 3 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Emre Burak ERTUŞ |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Emre Burak ERTUŞ | - | [email protected] |
Course Content
Introduction and classification of casting, casting design, runner and feeder design, Mold materials, properties and molding, Core preparation, Sand mold casting, Gypsum and Ceramic mold casting, Precision casting, Pressure casting, Foam model casting, Wax casting, Continuous casting, Melting and casting furnaces, casting alloys. casting simulations
Objectives of the Course
To be able to design suitable castings using basic sciences and technological tools, to gain the ability to design runners and feeders. To understand the casting methods and differences between them and to choose the method for casting a specific part. To introduce all materials and equipments used in casting.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction of casting, Classification of casting methods, |
| 2 | Patterns, Module concept in casting |
| 3 | Moulding sands and properties |
| 4 | Core materials and core production techniques |
| 5 | Sand mould casting |
| 6 | Shell mould casting, Lost foam casting, Vacuum (V) Process |
| 7 | Investment casting and its sub techniques |
| 8 | Solidification and nucleation |
| 9 | Riser and Runner |
| 10 | Riser and Runner Calculations |
| 11 | Casting Simulation (Novaccast Software) |
| 12 | Casting Simulation (Novaccast Software) |
| 14 | Casting simulation |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Metals Handbook ASM Vol. 15, 2000. |
| Metals Handbook ASM Vol. 15, 2000. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | - | - |
| Final Exam | - | - |
| Total | 0 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 0 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 0 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 0 | ||