The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Materials processing technology 2021 - Materials
- Materials processing technology 2022 - Materials
- Mechanical and sustainable engineering 2021 - Materials
- Mechanical and sustainable engineering 2022 - Materials
- Mechanical and sustainable engineering 2023 - Materials
- Materials technology and sustainability 2023 - Materials
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
2
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
Within this study unit we will focus on the following competencies: Materials Technology
SDG's in Focus
4 - Quality Education - Ensure inclusive and equitable education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
12- Responsible Consumption and Production - Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
Learning outcomes
Once you have completed the study unit you will have:
The ability to select and describe common manufacturing processes for different products (knowledge, skill)
The ability to relate the structure of materials to manufacturing processes (knowledge, skill)
The ability to calculate the Modulus of Elasticity and Ultimate Tensile Strength from a tensile test (knowledge, skill)
The ability to calculate speeds, feeds and time for machining operations (knowledge, skill)
Course contents
The Structure of Metals
Mechanical Behavior, Testing and Manufacturing Properties of Metals
Metal Alloys
Ferrous Metals and Alloys
Metal Casting
Metal Rolling, Metal Forging and Extrusion
Machining Processes
Joining Processes and Equipment
Plastics Processing
Prerequisites and co-requisites
None
Previous course names
Manufacturing Processes
Additional information
Lab activities are recommended but not compulsory. Participation in group work is compulsory. It is recommended to attend lectures but they are not compulsory. The first half of the course will focus on theoretic information and the second half on practical lab activities.
Recommended or required reading
Course text book:
Grover "Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing".
SI Version
ISBN: 9781119706427
7th Edition
Refer to itslearning for more information
Study activities
- Lectures - 30 hours
- Individual- and group instruction - 10 hours
- Practical exercises - 10 hours
- Small-group work - 20 hours
- Individual studies - 65 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 135 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Multiform education
Assessment methods
- Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
Graded Exercise: 40% (MV)
Group Work Report/Presentation: 20% (MV)
Lab Report: Plastics Processing 20% (SG)
Assignment 1: 10% (MV)
Assignment 2: 10% (SG)
Teacher
- Anukka Harri
- Gebrehiwot Silas
- Vihtonen Mathew
Examiner
Vihtonen Mathew
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
Until further notice
The timetable of the course
Refer "plans" tab in itslearning
Weeks 2-5 Lectures and Assignment - Refer itslearning plans tab (MV)
Week 6-7 Lectures - Plastics Processing (SG)
Week 8-13 Group work, Presentation and Graded Exercise (MV)
Week 8-17 Machining of Metals (Milling) Lab and Plastics Processing Lab and report (HA, SG)
Assessment methods
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
- Date will be announced later - Other assignments