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Metal Processing

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Course abstract

Students get acquainted with the basics of construction materials processing technology. Gains knowledge about the possibilities of manufacturing and restoring parts using various types of metal processing techniques. Students gain knowledge about the possibilities of vehicle parts renewal. Get acquainted with metalworking machines, devices and tools. Get acquainted with possible defects, wear and tear of the main parts of the car engine and methods and techniques of their repair.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

After mastering the study course students get:
• Knowledge - technologies for manufacturing vehicle parts.
• Skills - to apply metalworking technologies in the restoration and repair of vehicle parts.
• Competence - to choose the most advantageous technology for the restoration and repair of parts.

Course Content(Calendar)

1. The main types of technological process, justification of their choice. -1h.
2. Casting production, advantages, application possibilities and costs. -1h.
3. Basic concepts of cold and hot pressure treatment.
Use of forgings in vehicles, justification of choice. -1h.
4. Test: Casting and forging. - 1h.
5. Types of metal welding and metal welding. -2h.
6. Characteristics of equipment and materials for welding in shielding gas environment.
Types of shielding gases and their application for welding of various materials. -1h.
7. Characterization of gas welding equipment and materials. -1h.
8. Special welding methods. -1h.
9. Test: Welding. - 1h.
10. Classification of riveting techniques. Devices for riveting with Pop-nit and Pop-nut rivets.
-1h.
11. Basic concepts in metal processing by cutting.
Cutting tool materials. -1h.
12. Turning works, cutters and devices. -1h.
13. Well-drilling machines, devices and tools. -1h.
14. Abrasive treatment, equipment.
Abrasive materials and their application in vehicle repair. -1h.
15. Test: Technological bases of mechanical engineering. - 1h.

Requirements for awarding credit points

A test is received if laboratory works have been developed and defended and a successful assessment in tests has been obtained; - laboratory work is defended during classes or consultations. Test with a mark.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

Preparation for 3 tests - 18 hours.
Development of detailed technological processes - 30 hours.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

• developed and defended laboratory works;
• tests for the theoretical course are included;
• the number of delayed activities does not exceed 10 ... 15% of the total number.
• Test

Compulsory reading

1. Avotiņš J. Metālapstrāde. Jelgava: LLU, 2009. 400 lpp.
2. Avotiņš J. Konstrukciju materiālu tehnoloģija 1. daļa. Metālu karstā apstrāde. Jelgava: LLU. 2000.
3. Avotiņš J. Konstrukciju materiālu tehnoloģija 2. daļa. Apstrāde griežot. Jelgava: LLU. 2001.
4. Avotiņš J. Konstrukciju materiālu tehnoloģija. 1.daļa. Grafo analītiskie darbi metālu karstajā apstrādē. Jelgava: LLU, 2004.

Further reading

1. Pētersons O., Priednieks J. MIG/MAG metināšana. Rīga: AGA SIA, 2005. 107 lpp.
2. Kobelco Welding Handbook. Welding Consumptions and Processes. Kobe Steel, Ltd. Welding Company, 2008.
3. Stephenson D.A., Agapiou J.S. Metal Cutting Theory and Practice. Boca Raton: CRC Taylor & Francis, 2006. 846 p.

Periodicals and other sources

1. Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science. ISSN: 0022-2542.
2. Advanced Materials and Processing. Published by ASM International. ISSN: 0882-7958.
3. Stephenson D.A., Agapiou J.S. Metal Cutting Theory and Practice. Boca Raton: CRC Taylor & Francis, 2006. 846 p.

Notes

Obl .: study course in full-time and part-time studies of the 1st level professional higher education study program "Tennis Expert".