Course detail

Technological Properties of Materials

FSI-WTVAcad. year: 2011/2012

Technological properties of materials explained, in particular, on the basis of materials problematic. The technological properties included concern metallic materials (castability, formability, weldability, and machinability). Technological properties of non-metallic materials are incorporated in courses dealing with them.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Knowledge and skills in the area of assessing, affecting, and applying the basic technological properties of metals and alloys, preferably with the materials viewpoint being applied. Capability for creative work or cooperation in the area of the given manufacturing technology.

Prerequisites

BUM, 3SV - general foundation
2VT, WTC - technological foundation

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course forms part of the Materials Sciences and Engineering study programme. It is given in the winter semester of the 1st year follow-up MSc studies, spread over 13 weeks, offering 2 weekly hours of lectures and no exercises. The lectures are given on the basis of contact with students, using PowerPoint presentations prepared by individual lecturers. They are complemented with extra assignments (inclusive of problem solving) based on recommended literature.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Semestral examination (written exam covering the whole scope of the given problematic). Assessment based on ECTS criteria.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

To provide students with information and data from the areas of castability, formability, weldability, and machinability, with primary focus on materials aspects and interactions.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Checking the knowledge, skills and abilities gained after the completion of individual thematic areas (qualifying exam, written test, etc.).

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

MIELNIK, Edw.M.: Metalworking Science and Engineering. 1st.ed. New York, London, Mc Graw-Hill, 1991, 976p. ISBN 0-07-041904-3.
ASM International. ASM Handbook : Metalworking: Bulk Forming. S.L. Semiatin. 1st edition. Materials Park Ohio : ASM, 2005. ISBN 0-87170-708-X.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme M2A-P Master's

    branch M-MTI , 1. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

1. Castability
" The essence of castability; materials and technological aspects
" Basic physical characteristics of melts (structure, surface tension, viscosity, fluidity)
" Basic physical characteristics of moulds (heat conductivity, thermal conductivity, heat accumulation)
" Effect of metal and mould properties on flow and running property
" Physical-chemical events on the metal/mould interface
" Shrinkage of metals and alloys (types, causes, decisive factors, consequences)
" Stress in castings (types, causes, decisive factors, consequences, possibilities of intervening).
2. Formability
" Physical essence of plastic deformation and hardening
" Formability of metals and alloys
" Theory of plastic deformations and principles of metal-forming
" Conditions for the appearance of plastic deformation, analysis of deformation processes
3. Weldability
" Temperature and deformation cycles of welding
" Defects in weld joints, inclusive of an overview of relevant tests
" Structure and properties of weld joints, heat treatment
" Weldability of selected groups of metallic materials (in particular steel, marginally also Al and Ti alloys)
4. Machinability
" Definitions, decisive factors, criteria and standards of machinability
" Groups and classes of machinability of engineering materials
" Cutting as a dynamic process of hardening and de-hardening; dynamic recrystallization
" Plastic flow in material under high strain rate
" Interaction between workpiece and tool materials