MEC-E7002 - Manufacturing Methods I, Lecture, 10.1.2023-22.2.2023

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the course the student:

  1. Knows the basics of main manufacturing methods (cutting methods and sheet metal work), machine tools and their capabilities.
  2. Knows the basics of cutting, tool wear, tool materials and machinability of materials.
  3. Is able to interpret manufacturing drawings and create process plans.
  4. Has some practical machining skills.
  5. Is able to estimate processing time and generation of costs.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 10.01.2023 - 22.02.2023

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Esko Niemi, Janne Peuraniemi

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The objective of the course is to deepen the knowledge of manufacturing methods and machine tools acquired during bachelor studies. Main topics:

    1. Basic cutting theory, tool wear
    2. Machinability of materials, cutting fluids
    3. Cutting process planning
    4. Turning
    5. Milling
    6. Drilling
    7. Grinding
    8. Other cutting methods
    9. Sheet metal work

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures, excercises, and examination.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures 24 h

    Laboratory work 24 h

    Group assignments 20 h

    Self study 66 h

    Examination 3 h

     

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language : English

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring III
    2023-2024 Spring III

    Enrollment :

    Registration for the course will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).
    A maximum of 32 students will be admitted to the course, with precedence given to students of Mechanical Engineering master s programme, and selection is based on academic performance. At least 4 participants are required in order for the course to be held.

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