The aim of the course is for students to become familiar with various heat treatment and welding technologies, as well as their metallurgical fundamentals.
Mechanical Technologies (GAGEBAN-MECHATEC-1)
Basic data
Name and type of the study programme
Mechanical Engineering, undergraduate program
Curriculum
2025
Classes / consultation hours
2 + 0 + 2 (L+S+Labs)
Credits
4 credits
Theory – Practice
Theory: 50%, Practice: 50%
Recommended semester
Semester 4
Study mode
full-time
Prerequisites
–
Evaluation type
Mid-term evaluation
Course category
Compulsory
Language
English
Instructors
Responsible instructor
Dr. Farkas Attila Ferenc
Responsible department
Innovatív Járművek és Anyagok Tanszék
Instructor(s)
- nincs
Checked by
Dr. Líska János
Course objectives
Course content
Lectures
In the first part of the course, students will learn about the heat treatment of steels and aluminum alloys, property changes achievable through heat treatment, and metallurgical basics. In the second part of the course, students will become acquainted with the forging and casting welding technology of steels and aluminum alloys, thermal and thermochemical cutting technology, and metallurgical fundamentals.
Labs
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Acquired competences
Knowledge
Comprehensively understands the basic facts, directions, and limits of the technical field. Knows the general and specific mathematical, natural, and social science principles, rules, relationships, and procedures necessary for practicing the technical field. At the applied level, knows the requirements and expectations of work and fire safety, security technology, and occupational health in relation to their field, as well as relevant environmental regulations. Comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals, limits, and requirements of logistical, management, environmental, quality assurance, information technology, legal, and economic areas associated with mechanical engineering.
Skills
Capable of identifying routine professional problems, uncovering the theoretical and practical background necessary to solve them, formulating and solving them (with the practical application of standard operations). Able to understand and use characteristic literature, computational, and library resources of their field. Capable of directing and controlling technical manufacturing processes while keeping elements of quality assurance and quality control in mind. Able to diagnose mechanical failures, select corrective operations, and solve repair tasks. Capable of applying and enforcing safety, fire safety, and hygiene rules and regulations during work.
Attitude
In complex or unexpected decision-making situations, makes decisions taking into full account legal regulations and ethical norms. Possesses appropriate perseverance and monotony tolerance for performing practical activities. Open and receptive to new, modern, and innovative procedures and methods related to ecological management and health awareness. Adheres to and enforces relevant safety, health, environmental, quality assurance, and control requirements during work.
Autonomy and responsibilities
Identifies shortcomings in applied technologies, risks in processes, and initiates measures to reduce them. Keeps track of legal, technical, technological, and administrative changes related to the field. Under the guidance of workplace leaders, directs the work of assigned personnel, supervises the operation of machinery and equipment. Shares experiences with colleagues, thereby assisting in their development. Takes responsibility for technical analyses and proposals formulated based on them.
Requirements, evaluation and grading
Mid-term study requirements
–
Generative AI usage
Not specified
Study aids, laboratory background
–
Readings
Compulsory readings
–
Recommended readings
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