Applications of Metal Technology (3cr)

Objectives

After passing the course the students will be familiar with the most common engineering alloys, understand their structure-property relationships as well as the factors affecting their selection and use in different engineering applications. They will understand the importance of material standards and thus, can combine their own material knowledge and subsequent standards while selecting metals and alloys for use. The students know the material parameters which are important in sheet metal forming and how the formability of sheet metal is tested in practice, basics how to classify and select stainless steels by their corrosion resistance, and differences in aluminium alloys.

Content

Core contentThe basic properties of the most common engineering alloys and their metallurgical backgroundDifference between steel grades and subsequent propertiesClassification of aluminium alloys and their properties and useClassification of stainless steels and their selection to typical applications Material parameter defining sheet metal formabilityUse of standards in material selectionComplementary knowledgeDifference in forming behaviour between steels and aluminiumsThe material properties behind sheet metal formabilityTesting formability of sheet metalsFactors affecting machinability of metal alloys

Prerequisites

Code: MSE.450Name: Phase Transformations and Heat Treatments of MetalsCompulsion: Advisable