Materials Engineering

Metallic materials. Structure, mechanical properties of metals and alloys. Ferrous alloys: phase diagram. Steels, cast irons. Steel heat treatment. Non-ferrous metals and alloys: Al and Al-alloys, Cu and Cu-alloys. Nonmetallic materials. Plastics, ceramics, composite materials. Technology of engineering materials. Casting in expendable and multiple-use molds. Metal plastic forming. Hot-and cold working processes. Bulk and sheet forming. Machining of materials: metal cutting processes, cutting tools, machines. Advanced machining processes. Joining processes: arc welding, brazing. Forming of plastics.

NB! This course will take place in autumn semester 2026/2027 which starts on 31st of August and ends on 24th of January (you can find that information under start date section). TalTech's timetables for autumn semester 2026 will be published at the end of June via tunniplaan.taltech.ee.

1. Have knowledge on mechanical properties of materials and testing methods.
2. Obtains knowledge on structure and crystallization of metallic materials and alloys.
3. Obtains knowledge on iron-based materials - cast iron and steel, their properties and heat treatment.
4. Obtains knowledge on non-ferrous metals and alloys.
5. Obtains knowledge on polymeric materials and composites.
6. Obtains knowledge on materials basic processes, equipment, tools, parameters: metal casting, forming, machining, welding and powder metallurgy processes.
7. Applies knowledge to select material and manufacturing process a given part.

Final assessment can consist of one test/assignment or several smaller assignments completed during the whole course. After declaring a course the student can re-sit the exam/assessment once. Assessment can be graded or non-graded. For specific information about the assessment process please get in touch with the contact person of this course. For specific information about grade transfer please contact your home university

Basic knowledge on the main engineering materials including ferrous and non-ferrous metals and alloys

• 1.Title: Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering, An Introduction
• • Authors: W.D. Callister, D. Rethwisch
• • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2008, 3th Edition; ISBN number: 978-0-470-12537-3
• 2. Title: Manufacturing Engineering and Technology
• • Authors: S. Kalpakjan, and S.R. Schmid
• • Publisher: Prentice Hall, NJ, 2001; ISBN: 0-201-36131-0
• 3. Title: Materials Engineering, Science, Processing and Design
• • Authors: M. Ashby, H. Shercliff, D. Cebon
• • Publisher: Elsevier Ltd, 2007, 1st Edition; ISBN: 978-0-7506-8391-3

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