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     MSE 540 Processing of Metallic Materials
 

Fundamental concepts of solidification and their application to foundry and welding practices; metal forming concepts applied to forging, rolling, drawing, and sheet forming operations; machining mechanisms and methods; powder metallurgy; advanced processing methods including rapid solidification and mechanical alloying. Credit for both MAT 440 and MSE 540 is not allowed. 3 credit hours

  
     

Prerequisite
  

MAT 321, MAT 450 or consent of the instructor

 
Course Objectives  

Upon satisfactory completion of this course, students will:

  • Understand the physical principles related to processing of metallic materials such as solidification theory, metal forming theory, theory of chip formation in machining, etc.
  • Be familiar with common metal processing technologies both from classroom study and term paper research.
  • Be able to optimize the design of processing variables to obtain sound materials free from defects.

 
Course Requirements  

Homework: 5 sets ( worth 2 points per set)

Examinations: 3 examinations (worth 25 points each)

Software Requirements: none

Projects: a term paper on an approved topic relevant to the course material. (worth 15 points).

 
Textbook  

J. A. Schey, Introduction to Manufacturing Processes 3rd edition, McGraw-Hill, 2000, ISBN 0-07-031136-6

 
Computer and Internet Requirements  

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  • Sound output and speakers
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Instructor  

Dr. Carl Koch, Professor
North Carolina State University
Dept. of Materials Science Engineering
3006 Engineering Building I (EB I)
Campus Box 7907
Raleigh, NC 27695-7907

Phone: (919) 515-7340
Fax: (919) 515-7724
E-mail: carl_koch@ncsu.edu
Instructor Website: http://www.mse.ncsu.edu/faculty/koch.html