The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Materials processing technology 2021 - Engineering design
- Materials processing technology 2022 - Engineering design
- Mechanical and sustainable engineering 2021 - Engineering design
- Mechanical and sustainable engineering 2022 - Engineering design
- Mechanical and sustainable engineering 2023 - Engineering design
- Materials technology and sustainability 2023 - Engineering design
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
3
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
Within this study unit we will focus on the following competencies:
Profession specific competence in Design
SDGs in focus: 4 - Quality Education and 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure.
Learning outcomes
Once you have completed the study unit you will have:
The ability to use modelling and simulation, visualization and analytic tools to design products and processes and make products (knowledge, skill)
The ability to design and optimize parts for 3D printing (knowledge, skill)
The ability to use 3D printers (skill)
Experience in group work, innovation and product development (skill, attitude)
The ability to simulate and verify the machining of parts using CAM software for CNC machines (knowledge, skill)
The ability to follow safety procedures and ethical codes (knowledge, attitude)
Course contents
Introduction to 3D Printing
Liquid-Based Additive Manufacturing Systems
Solid-Based Additive Manufacturing Systems
Powder-Based Additive Manufacturing Systems
Additive Manufacturing Data Formats
Generative Design
Group Design Project
Lab Exercise
Prerequisites and co-requisites
It is recommended to have taken the Computer Aided Design course first.
Previous course names
This course compensates Additive Manufacturing (2021).
Additional information
Attendance is compulsory for group work and labs.
Recommended or required reading
"3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing, Principles and Applications". Chua and Leong.
ISBN
9789813149281
"Machining Simulation Using SOLIDWORKS CAM", Kuang-Hua Chang
Study activities
- Lectures - 8 hours
- Individual- and group instruction - 12 hours
- Practical exercises - 8 hours
- Small-group work - 40 hours
- Project- and production work/artistic activities - 40 hours
- Individual studies - 27 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
Assignment 1. LinkedIn Learning (20%)
Group Work Project (50%)
Essay (20%)
Lab exercise (10%) - RU
Teacher
- Anukka Harri
- Ullah Rizwan
- Vihtonen Mathew
Examiner
Vihtonen Mathew
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
Until date 2023-10-11
The timetable of the course
Refer the Plans tab in itslearning for weekly details
Assessment methods
Date will be announced later - Reports and productions