ME 444

Course ID:

Course Code & Number

ME 444

Course Title

Fundamentals of Metal Forming

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 5 ECTS Credits

Year of Study:

Senior

Semester:

Spring

Type of Course:

Elective

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::

Catalog Description

Materials in forming. Theory of plasticity. Materials characterization. Analysis methods. Bulk metal forming processes. Sheet metal forming processes. Forming and measuring equipment. Energy and resource efficient forming.

Course Objectives

Metallurgical fundamentals, bonds, dislocations and deformation mechanisms. Fundamental concepts from theory of plasticity, true strain and stress, yield criteria and flow rule. Analytical analysis methods, lower bound, upper bound and slab method. Basic bulk and sheet metal forming processes. Metal forming machinery classification and selection. Energy and resource efficency in forming.

Software Usage

Course Learning Outcomes

Having completed this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe metal forming processes, related process parameters, machinery and tools. 2. Analyse bulk and sheet metal forming processes. 3. Identify typical problems in metal forming processes and recommend solutions

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:

Telling/Explaining Discussion/Debate Reading Peer Teaching Problem Solving Think-Pair-Share Predict-Observe-Explain Video Presentations Hands-on Activities Web Searching

Assessment Methods and Criteria:

Test / Exam Quiz Case Studies / Homework

Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:

Design Content

Recommended Reading

Required Reading

Grading

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Şehram Dizeci

Student Workload:

Workload	Hrs
Course Readings	30
Observation	10
Hands-on Work	10
Exams/Quizzes	24
Report on a Topic	10

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