Machinery
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Machinery
Course Details
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Machinery
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08831101 | Modern Manufacturing Methods | 2026 | Autumn | 3 | 2+1+0 | 5 | 5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Associate (Short Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Short Cycle / EQF-LLL: Level 5) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Lectures, visual presentations and video demonstrations, hands-on work in the workshop or at industrial facilities through the demonstration and practice method, technical visits, method selection exercises on sample parts, case studies, individual and group assignments, class discussions and continuous assessment activities are used. Students have the opportunity to experience these methods by closely examining modern manufacturing machines and taking part in applications. |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | There are no prerequisites for this course. |
| Coordinator | Lect. Mehmet AKSOY |
| Instructor(s) | Lect. Fatma Nur ŞAHİN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lect. Fatma Nur ŞAHİN | T-202 | [email protected] | 7668 | Wednesday 13.00-15.00 |
Course Content
Classification of non-traditional manufacturing methods; sinker and wire electrical discharge machining; laser, water jet and plasma cutting; chemical, electrochemical and ultrasonic machining; additive manufacturing; industrial applications; comparison of modern and conventional methods; effect of process parameters on surface quality and dimensional accuracy; method selection; Industry 4.0, digitalization and sustainable manufacturing.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to provide students with the working principles and industrial applications of non-traditional manufacturing methods, and to train technicians who can compare these methods with conventional ones, select the appropriate method according to part characteristics, and who are familiar with the concepts of Industry 4.0 and sustainable manufacturing.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Acquires fundamental, up-to-date, and practice-oriented knowledge related to the profession and uses it effectively. | 5 |
| P4 | Evaluates professional problems and issues independently, using an analytical and critical approach, and proposes solutions. | 4 |
| P11 | Possesses awareness regarding digitalization, environmental consciousness, the green transition, and sustainability. | 4 |
| P12 | Identifies machine elements and materials; selects appropriate manufacturing methods. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | It classifies non-traditional manufacturing methods (EDM, wire EDM, laser, water jet, plasma) and explains their operating principles. | P.1.21 | 1,7 |
| O2 | Explains the industrial application areas of modern manufacturing methods (mold making, aerospace, automotive, medical) with examples. | P.1.22 | 1,7 |
| O3 | It compares modern manufacturing methods with traditional methods in terms of cost, efficiency, and precision. | P.4.10 | 1,7 |
| O4 | Modern imalat yöntemlerinde işlem parametrelerinin yüzey kalitesi ve boyutsal hassasiyete etkisini değerlendirir. | P.4.11 | 1,7 |
| O5 | Industry 4.0 explains the concepts of digitalization and sustainable production. | P.11.1 | 1,7 |
| O6 | Selects and justifies the appropriate modern manufacturing method based on part specifications. | P.12.14 | 1,7 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Non-Traditional Manufacturing Methods |
| 2 | Electrical Discharge Methods (EDM) |
| 3 | Process Parameters and Applications of EDM |
| 4 | Wire Electrical Discharge Machining (WEDM) |
| 5 | Laser Cutting and Machining |
| 6 | Water Jet Cutting |
| 7 | Plasma Cutting and Comparison of Thermal Cutting Methods |
| 8 | Chemical, Electrochemical and Ultrasonic Machining |
| 9 | Additive Manufacturing |
| 10 | Industrial Application Areas |
| 11 | Comparison of Modern and Conventional Methods |
| 12 | Selection of Modern Manufacturing Methods |
| 13 | Industry 4.0 and Digitalization |
| 14 | Sustainable Manufacturing |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | 1 | 20 (%) |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 50 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Midterms | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 152 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 5,07 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P4 | P11 | P12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | It classifies non-traditional manufacturing methods (EDM, wire EDM, laser, water jet, plasma) and explains their operating principles. | 5 | - | - | - |
| O2 | Explains the industrial application areas of modern manufacturing methods (mold making, aerospace, automotive, medical) with examples. | 4 | - | - | - |
| O3 | It compares modern manufacturing methods with traditional methods in terms of cost, efficiency, and precision. | - | 5 | - | - |
| O4 | Modern imalat yöntemlerinde işlem parametrelerinin yüzey kalitesi ve boyutsal hassasiyete etkisini değerlendirir. | - | 4 | - | - |
| O5 | Industry 4.0 explains the concepts of digitalization and sustainable production. | - | - | 4 | - |
| O6 | Selects and justifies the appropriate modern manufacturing method based on part specifications. | - | - | - | 5 |