Manufacturing Methodologies
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1TE631
- Code
- 1TE631
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Technology G1F
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 28 April 2017
- Responsible department
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Entry requirements
40 credits within the bachelor program in Mechanical Engineering.
Learning outcomes
After a successfully completed course the student should be able to:
- explain basic technological concepts for the methods: plastic machining, metal cutting, welding, powder metallurgy fabrication, form-manufacturing (casting, forging, injection moulding, etc.),
- describe the relationship between different manufacturing processes and the product characteristics (eg, tolerances, surface smoothness, manufacturing cost),
- prepare simpler components for fabrication with CNC machine tools, including tool selection, calculating cutting data, and the development of control software,
- prepare simple products for joining by welding, which takes into account the geometry, weld gaps, joint preparation and positioning as well as the formation of thermal stresses.
- use basic engineering technical measurement techniques to verify product functionality and quality,
- independently utilize knowledge about manufacturing methods for defining the product geometry.
Content
Plastic processing: Analysis of energy, power and force requirements for e.g. forging, pressing, bending, and thread and plate production.
Cutting processing: Analysis of cutting procedures, tool wear and lifetime, with an emphasis on lathing, cutting (3-axial and 5-axial), drilling and grinding.
Welding: Manual arc and gas welding (MMA, MIG/MAG, TIG). Design of welded joints.
Mechanical engineering measurement techniques: Measurement gear, gauges, jigs, measurement devices and modern measurement machines.
Casting: Centrifugal casting, wax melting, sand casting.
Powder metallurgy: Powder production, powder pressing, sintering and finishing.
Manufacturing of plastic elements: Injection moulding, compression moulding and extrusion.
Other manufacturing methods: Water cutting, laser cutting, sparking, etching and extrusion.
Rapid prototyping: Methods for manufacturing of 3D machine elements of polymers and metals.
Instruction
Lectures, assignments, laboratory, and field study/visit at a fabrication facility.
Assessment
Written exam (6 credits). Project (3 credits). Laboratory (1 credit).