Metals and metal matrix composites

−        Fundamental terms of metallography, trends of the development of technology. Classification of materials. Place of metalworking in the processing technologies. Examples for the connection of materials, technologies, constructions and financial aspects. Theoretical possibilities of the production of metals and ceramics, applied technologies in the practice (production of steel, powder metallurgy) and their basic rules. Effect of the production technology on the structure and properties of the materials. Possibilities of removing contaminations, modern technologies of separation, purifying and refining (electro steel, vacuum processes etc.)

−        Forming processes of metals, classification based on structure and mechanical aspects. Cold and hot forming processes, thermo-mechanical processing. Ductility of metals. Bulk forming processes (rolling, casting, drawing, forging) and sheet forming processes (cutting, bending, coining and deep drawing). Properties of carbon steels and tool steels. Effect of carbon content. Necessity of alloying.

−        Classification of steels according to their application. Basic types of carbon and tool steels and other structural materials. Surface treatments of metals: theory and principles. Surface hardening technologies. Thermo-chemical surface treatment methods (carburising, nitriding etc.) and applicable types of steels. Other surface alloying techniques. Special types of steels (heat, acid, corrosion resistant) and their structure, production and application.

−        Metal casting and casting technologies. Alloys for casting: cast-iron and steel castings. Light and non-ferrous metals, metal matrix composites and its properties. The opportunities of strengthening. Elemental Al-, Ti and Cu alloys. Theory and principles of welding, soldering, brazing and cutting.