Light metals and plasticsLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

After the course the student:
1. Knows the commonly used steel and steel standards.
2. Is familiar with cast irons and light metals.
3. Knows the most important NDT techniques.

Content

1. Cast irons and steels
2. Modern steels in automotive industry
3. Ruostumattomat teräkset
4. Aluminium alloys in cars
5. Technical plastics and use in automotives
6. NDT-methods

Qualifications

Materials egineering, steels

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

• The student knows what cast irons are.
• The student is familiar with the commonly used steels.
• Knows why stainless steels do not corrode.
• Knows the common properties of aluminium alloys.
• Understands the difference between thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

1. The student knows the different types of cast irons and the commonly used stainless steels.
2. The student is able to explain why high strength steels are used in automotives.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

1. The student knows what the principles of aluminium hardening and its influence on mechanical properties
2. Knows the most important technical plastics and their use.