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MEC-E7013 - Casting and Forming Technologies, Lecture, 26.2.2025-3.4.2025

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

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
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Prerequisites
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 IV

    Registration:

    Registration for the course will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).

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