LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students will learn to explain basic principles of casting, forging and injection molding technologies. They will also learn to use the relations between design and manufacturing processes of casting, forging and injection molding, materials, design principles, simulation techniques and how the process parts interact to determine the properties of what is required to create high quality components.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 26.02.2025 - 03.04.2025
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Juhani Orkas
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:
Principles of casting, forging and injection molding technology, relations between design and manufacturing processes, materials, design principles, simulation, quality and purchasing.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Students write an essay on the topics covered on the lectures and literature (50 %) and design/laboratory assignments (50 %). No exam.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
5 cr
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Lecture material, www.valuatlas.fi
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
4 Quality Education
7 Affordable and Clean Energy
8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
13 Climate Action
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring IV
2025-2026 Spring IVRegistration:
Registration for the course will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).