B. Course Syllabi for Materials Engineering

1. Course Name: Mat E 341 Metals Processing and Fabrication

2. Catalog Description: Mat E 341. Metals Processing and Fabrication. (2-3) Cr. 3. F. Processing of metals. Machining, deformation and texturing effects, joining (welding, brazing, soldering), casting, powder metallurgy. Nonmajor Graduate Credit.

3. Prerequisites: Mat E 211.

4. Textbook/Materials: None.

5. Course Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to:

• Perform basic machining.
• Model mechanical deformation techniques and select the appropriate method for a desired application.
• Use stereographic projections to describe and model texturing effects.
• Use cold isostatic pressing to consolidate metal powders.
• Select and perform simple joining operations appropriate to the application and material.
• Design simple molds using casting software, construct these molds, then perform the casting operation.
• Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Work effectively as part of a team by conducting laboratory experiments in groups.

6. Topics Covered: Machining, Lathe, milling, grinding, cutting, etc., Mechanical Deformation Rolling, wire drawing, deep drawing, forging, extrusion; hot and cold work; dynamic recovery, recrystallization, and grain growth; texture development and modeling using stereographic projections, Powder Metallurgy, Powder production, sintering, pressing techniques (CIP, HIP), Joining, Welding, brazing, soldering, Casting, Solidification of molten metals; solid/liquid interface phenomena; plaster, rubber, and sand molds; investment casting.

7. Class/Laboratory Schedule: MW 3, T 8-11.

8. Professional Component: Mat E 341 contributes 3 credits toward Engineering Topics.

9. Relationship of Course to Program Learning Outcomes and Program Educational Objectives: Objectives: A, C, E Outcomes: a-c, e, g, k-m, o, r (significant), h, j, n (moderate)

10. Prepared by: S. Chumbley, 2/7/00, rev. 5/24/00 KPC