Description

Theory
1

Laboratory
1

Instructors

Arnaldo Guedes Pinto

Contents

Iron-carbon alloys (65%)
CP1. Introduction to FeC Alloys
CP2. Phase diagram. Isothermal transformation diagram. Continuous cooling transformation. Quantity of phases diagram
CP3. Thermal treatments
CP4. Thermochemical treatments
CP5. Classification of steels
CP6. Structural steels, tool steels, stainless steels and other types of steels
CP7. Cast iron. Classification, characteristics, thermal treatments and applications

Non-ferrous alloys and material selection (35%)
CP8. Introduction to non-ferrous alloys
CP9: Treatments of non-ferrous alloys
CP10. Main non-ferrous alloys. Classification, characteristics and applications
Aluminum alloys
Magnesium alloys
Titanium alloys
Copper alloys
Low melting alloys and refractory alloys

Learning Outcomes

OB1- the main reasons for the use of metallic materials,
OB2- the influence of the accomplishment of thermal treatments in the microstructure and mechanical properties of metallic materials,
OB3- the application of thermochemical treatments for the superficial alteration in ferrous alloys,
OB4- the various characteristics and properties that justify the use of metallic materials, ferrous alloys (cast iron and steel) and non-ferrous alloys such as engineering materials,
OB5- competition between ferrous and non-ferrous alloys, paying particular attention to applications in the automotive industry,
Skills in:
OB6- the elaboration and implementation of cycles of heat treatments on metal alloys, paying particular attention to steels,
OB7- select the most suitable metallic alloy and manufacturing process for the production of a given component.