Tecnologia de Materiais Metálicos

Objectives

Understand the fundamentals of thermal processing of materials applied to metal casting. Understand the theoretical fundamentals of powder processing. Present the main casting and powder metallurgy processes with emphasis on the operating parameters, economic aspects and final quality of the components. Develop the ability to select casting and powder metallurgy processes, choose the respective operating parameters and project and design the respective molds and tools.

Syllabus

1. Introduction to thermal processing technologies. 2. Fundamentals of thermal processing of materials applied to metal casting. Fundamentals of fluid flow in liquid metals. Heat transfer applied to metal casting. Thermal strains and stresses. 3. Fusion, pouring, solidification and cooling of metals in metal casting. Metallurgical properties. 4. Expendable-mold casting processes. Gravity gating system design. Heat transfer analysis in insulated mold. Riser design. 5. Permanent-mold casting processes. Gravity and pressure gating system design. Heat transfer in conductive mold. Die casting machines. Centrifugal casting parameters. 6. Fundamentals of powder technology. Metal powder production. Compaction and sintering. Plasticity of metal powders. Additive manufacturing. 7. Casting quality, inspection, design and costs.

Prerequisites

Without prerequisites.

Cross Competence Component

The work to be carried includes the following soft skills: critical and innovative thinking, decision making, teamwork, leadership, written and oral communication, use of computer and multimedia tools and presentation.

Laboratorial Component

1. Experimental tests of expandable mold casting processes. 2. Experimental tests of permanent mold casting processes. 3. Experimental tests of centrifugal casting processes. 4. Experimental tests of powder metallurgy processes. 5. Experimental tests of non-destructive inspection techniques.

Programming And Computing Component

Non applicable.

Ethical Principles

All members of a group are responsible for the group’s work In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used. In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.