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MEC-E7011 - Machining Processes, Lecture, 24.2.2025-10.3.2025

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

After the course the student:

1.     is able to safely use the most common machine tools under the  direct supervision of an instructor.
2.     knows the basics of NC-and CAD/CAM-programming including industrial robots.
3.     is able to apply knowledge and skills previously taught in the field of production engineering.
4.     is able to design and conduct small-scale empirical research.
5.     is able to produce a written research report based on the results of the research.
6.     has learned collaborative skills in laboratory excercises and writing reports as a part of a small group.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 24.02.2025 - 10.03.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Juha Huuki

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: Finnish, English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Previously taught knowledge and skills in the field of production engineering are applied in hands-on laboratory exercises. The course introduces students to the use of the most common machine tools and the basics of NC- and CAD/CAM -programming. Students work in a small group and conduct small-scale empirical research in various laboratory exercises. The methods and the research results are reported in written research reports.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Introductory lecture(s), pre-requisite exam and supervised laboratory exercises including the writing of research reports

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    5 cr = 135 h
    Introductory lecture/contact hours 4 h
    Pre-requisite exam 2 h
    Preparing for pre-requisite exam/self-study 22 h
    Laboratory excercises/contact hours   16 h
    Preparing for laboratory excercises/independent and group working 4 x 8 h = 32 h
    Preparing reports/independent and group working 4 x 15 h = 60 h

DETAILS

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Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring IV - V
    2025-2026 Spring IV - V

    Registration:

    Registration for the course will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).
    A maximum of 30 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 3 participants are required in order for the course to be held.

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