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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAK7327 | Döküm Optimizasyonu | 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 | Prof. Faruk ÜNSAÇAR |
| Instructor(s) | - |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
Ferrous Alloys and General Properties / Liquefaction, Solidification, castability and Fluidity / Fundamentals of Gravity casting and Applied Methods / Pattern Design and Riser Calculation / Gating System and Design / Mold and Core Materials / Mold and Core Making Methods / Scrap Blending Calculation / Melting and Heat Treatment / casting Defects and Prevention Methods / Current Technologies at Gravity casting
Objectives of the Course
1. Introduce students of ferrous metals and explain their general properties. 2. Convey the fundamentals of the gravity casting and the purpose the using of these methods. 3. Gain the ability to choose one of the gravity casting methods. 4. Introduce the main and auxiliary equipments used in gravity casting process. 5. Explain the pattern and gating system design in gravity casting. 6. Explain mold & core materials and mold & core making methods. 7. Gain the ability to apply new parts to the gravity casting method.
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 | Ferrous Alloys and General Properties |
| 2 | Liquefaction, Solidification, Castability and Fluidity |
| 3 | Fundamentals of Gravity Casting Process and Applied Methods |
| 4 | Pattern Design and Riser Calculation |
| 5 | Gating System and Design |
| 6 | Mold and Core Materials |
| 7 | Mold Making Methods |
| 8 | Mid Term |
| 9 | Core Making Methods |
| 10 | Scrap Blending Calculation |
| 11 | Melting and Heat Treatment |
| 12 | Casting Defects |
| 13 | Prevention of Casting Defects |
| 14 | Current Technologies at Gravity Casting |
| 15 | Final Exam |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | J. Campbell, Complete casting Handbook (Metal casting Processes, Metallurgy, Techniques and Design), 1st Edition, Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford, 2011. |
| J. Campbell, Complete casting Handbook (Metal casting Processes, Metallurgy, Techniques and Design), 1st Edition, Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford, 2011. |
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 | ||