LEARNING OUTCOMES
The objective of the course is to deepen the knowledge acquired in earlier studies on planning and running manufacturing systems and about manufacturing methods and machine tools.
After the course the student:
- Knows the basics of manufacturing system types in relation to product variation and is able to formulate a manufacturing strategy.
- Is able to create process plans and do layout planning and discrete event simulation modelling.
- Has in-depth knowledge of manufacturing methods and assembly operations.
- Has some practical machining skills.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 07.01.2025 - 18.02.2025
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:
Main topics:
- Manufacturing strategy and vertical integration, economies of
scale, manufacturing system types, layout planning, factory intra
logistics, set-ups
- Factory simulation
- Machining methods in practice
- Assembly operations
- Manufacturing strategy and vertical integration, economies of
scale, manufacturing system types, layout planning, factory intra
logistics, set-ups
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Lectures, excercises, assignment and examination.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Lectures 24 h
Computer class 3 h
Laboratory work 24 h
Group assignments 20 h
Self study 63 h
Examination 3 h
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Fundamentals of Manufacturing, Philip D. Rufe, third edition. E-book in Knovel.
Lecture notes.
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring III
2025-2026 Spring IIIRegistration:
Registration for the course takes place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).
A maximum of 48 students will be admitted to the course, with precedence given to students of Mechanical Engineering masters programme, and selection is based on academic performance. At least 4 participants are required in order for the course to be held.