PRODUCTION PROCESSES
Production processes definition with identification of the production cycle. Problems related to the necessity of the fabrication of complex metal parts. Relation between the selected technology and the final product.
CASTING
Casting technologies: geometry and performances of casting parts, core usage and related defects and problems.
Green sand casting and related properties.
PLASTIC DEFORMATION OF METALS
Plasticity of metal materials (influence of temperature and deformation rate, friction phenomena). Milling, extrusion, drawing, forging, molding. Equipments for the plastic deformation of metals. Metal sheet production: cutting, shearing, deep drawing, bending.
MACHINING
Cutting of metals: tools, parts, speed, cutting forces. Classification of the operations according to the required geometry: turning, machining, drilling, boring (reaming), correction; Selection of materials and utensils. Degradation causes of the tools. Tool life concepts; Taylor and Kronenberg laws; economical optimization of the processes. Machine tools description.
NON TRADITIONAL PROCESSES
Laser technologies, Electrochemical Machining, Electrical Discharge Machining, Water Jet Machining and Additive Manufacturing.