Applications of Metal Technology, 3 op

Core content

• The basic properties of the most common engineering alloys and their metallurgical background
• Difference between steel grades and subsequent properties
• Classification of aluminium alloys and their properties and use
• Classification of stainless steels and their selection to typical applications
• Material parameter defining sheet metal formability
• Use of standards in material selection

Complementary knowledge

• Difference in forming behaviour between steels and aluminiums
• The material properties behind sheet metal formability
• Testing formability of sheet metals
• Factors affecting machinability of metal alloys