ME 290B - Spec Topics in Mech Engin

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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

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TOPIC TITLE: Foundry Technology Introduction to manufacturing methods of component castings. Production planning, pattern technolgy & prototypes. Monund & core materials, development trends & properties of core materials. sand & ceramic materials. Hygienically safe materials & environmental aspects. Phase diagrams. Cast materials, solidification & microsturcture development & mechanical properties of alloys. Shrikage & porosity formation. Calculation of solidification, mould filling & feeding etc. Computer simulation of the casting process. Stress & warping of castings etc. Integration of CAD/CAM & simulation. Design of castings & material selection. Quality control. Defect formation. 1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 1.000 TO 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study Mechanical Engineering Department Course Attributes: Lower Division

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1.00 - 3.00

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Institution Website:

www.umich.edu

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(734) 764-1817

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Trimester

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