Syllabus

Introduction to Manufacturing Methods

Code
GMT349
Points
7.5 Credits
Level
First Cycle
School
School of Information and Engineering
Subject field
Mechanical Engineering (MTA)
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
No main field of study1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1GXX
Approved
Approved, 04 April 2023.
This syllabus is valid from 04 April 2023.
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Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • explain the central concepts in the area of sustainable production systems
  • give a general account of the most common methods for producing technical products
  • explain the central concepts within workshop technical measurement technology
  • give an account of the most common workshop technical measurement methods
  • give an account of the microstructure and mechanical properties of metals
  • explain the behaviour of metals during plastic deformation

Skills and abilities
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • measure and verify that the manufactured part conforms to the dimensions,
    tolerances and surface-finish requirements specified in the drawing using
    appropriate tools
  • carry out simple measurements using a coordinate measuring machine and
    interpret the results obtained
  • perform simple measurements using an optical surface profilometer and interpret the results obtained
  • discuss the changes in microstructure and properties that metals can exhibit due to plastic deformation

Evaluation ability and approach
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • discuss and reflect, in a critical manner, on the concepts of measurement error and measurement
    uncertainty

Course Content

The content of the course provides an introduction to the product development chain and the central concepts and principles of sustainable production systems. The course deals with workshop technical measurement technology and dimensional control and their role in achieving increased manufacturing precision. Finally, the course provides an introduction to the most common structural materials and especially metallic  materials whose microstructure, properties and behaviour in connection with plastic deformation are treated.

Assessment

  • Written examination
  • Laboratory sessions

Grades

The grading scale used for the final course grade is U, 3, 4, 5.

 The written exam determines the final course grade.

Grades are reported as follows:

  • Written examination - 5 Credits | U, 3, 4, 5
  • Metrology I - 1.5 Credits | U–G
  • Metrology II - 1 Credit | U–G

Prerequisites

  • General entry requirements

Other Information

This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.

If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.