Course

Production and Manufacturing Technology (MSK260)

Introduction to Production/Manufacturing Engineering, Statistical Process Control (SPC) and statistical quality control (SQC) methods, Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma, metrology, subtractive manufacturing [CAM, CAPP, GT, CNC programming - OKUMA and MAZATROL], Additive layer manufacturing ( metal 3D printing and welding fundamentals),  Production and manufacturing assembly systems and lines, Robotics applications in manufacturing and fabrication systems.


Course description for study year 2021-2022. Please note that changes may occur.

See course description and exam/assesment information for this semester (2024-2025)

Semesters

Facts

Course code

MSK260

Credits (ECTS)

10

Semester tution start

Autumn

Language of instruction

English

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Autumn

Time table

View course schedule

Literature

The syllabus can be found in Leganto

Content

Introduction to Production/Manufacturing Engineering, Statistical Process Control (SPC) and statistical quality control (SQC) methods, lean manufacturing and Six Sigma, Metrology [theoretical and practical aspects of Engineering measurement using coordinate measuring machines (CMM)], subtractive manufacturing [Metal cutting Principles, Cutting Tools and Operations, Machining Economics, computer aided manufacturing (CAM) [Group Technology (GT) and computer aided process planning (CAPP)] and Computer Numerical Control (CNC): ISO programming and conversational programming (OKUMA and MAZATROL)], additive layer manufacturing (metal 3D printing and welding fundamentals),  Production and manufacturing lines and line balancing, robotics in manufacturing and fabrication systems.

Learning outcome

After completing this course, the student should be able to learn:
  • Statistical process and quality control techniques
  • Subtractive manufacturing techniques (Lathe and Milling)
  • Computer aided manufacturing (CNC programming 'ISO and conversational', GT and CAPP, etc.)
  • Metrology (use of coordinate measuring machines CMM and other basic measurement techniques)
  • Additive manufacturing (metal 3D printing & micro welding) and welding quality solve
  • Lean manufacturing principles
  • Production and manufacturing line analysis
  • Robotics in manufacturing and fabrication systems

Required prerequisite knowledge

One of the following alternatives:
Mechanical Design (MSK210)
Probability and Statistics 1 (STA100)
HSE-course for bachelor students (TN101)

Recommended prerequisites

Mechanical Design (MSK210)
Basic courses of statistics & probability and machine elements.

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid Exam system Withdrawal deadline Exam date
Written exam 1/1 4 Hours Letter grades Basic calculator specified in general exam regulations — — —


Coursework requirements

Mandatory exercises, , ,
In order to take the exam: 8 out of 10 of the compulsory assignments, one integrated workshop exercise [Additive Manufacturing/metal 3D printing, CNC Lathe and Milling/subtractive manufacturing, measurements with coordinate measuring machine (CMM)] must be approved. Robotics programming class. 

Course teacher(s)

Head of Department:

Mona Wetrhus Minde

Course coordinator:

Chandima Ratnayake Mudiyanselage

Coordinator laboratory exercises:

Emil Mannes Surnevik

Coordinator laboratory exercises:

Jan-Tore Jakobsen

Method of work

4 hours lectures and 2 hours of tutorials per week. Compulsory assignments. 1 integrated compulsory workshop exercise [Additive Manufacturing (metal 3D printing), CNC based Subtractive Manufacturing, and CMM Measurements]. Robotics programming class. 

Overlapping courses

Course Reduction (SP)
Production Engineering (BIM320_1) , Production and Manufacturing Technology (MSK260_1) 10

Open for

Battery and Energy Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering Civil Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering Computer Science - Bachelor in Engineering Computer Science - Bachelor in Engineering, Part-Time Electrical Engineering - Bachelor's Degree Programme, part-time Electrical Engineering - Bachelor's Degree Programme Energy and Petroleum Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering Geosciences and Energy Resources - Bachelor in Engineering Environmental Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering Mechanical Engineering - Vocational Path, Bachelor in Engineering Mechanical Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering Medical technology - Bachelor in Engineering Medical Technology - Bachelor in Engineering - part time
Admission to Single Courses at the Faculty of Science and Technology
Exchange programme at Faculty of Science and Technology

Course assessment

By form and/or by discussions in class in accordance with university regulations.

Literature

Book

Groover's principles of modern manufacturing : materials, processes, and systems Groover, Mikell P., Hoboken, N.J., Wiley, XII, 845 s., 2017, isbn:978-1-119-24912-2,

Other

Production and Manufacturing Engineering Ratnayake, R.M.C., Learning support material. Will be available in Canvas.

Book

Automation, production systems, and computer-integrated manufacturing Groover, Mikell P., Upper Saddle River, N.J., Pearson Prentice-Hall, XVI, 815 s., c2008, isbn:9780132393218; 0132393212; 9780132070737; 0132070731,

Book

Manufacturing engineering and technology Kalpakjian, S., Musa, H., Schmid, S.R., Singapore, Prentice Hall, XXXIV, 1180 s., 2010, isbn:9810681445; 9789810681449,

Book

DeGarmo's materials and processes in manufacturing J. Temple Black, Ronald A Kohser, Hoboken, N.J, Wiley, XVI, 1010, 9, 2007, isbn:9780470055120,

Book

Statistical quality control : a modern introduction Douglas C.. Montgomery (forfatter), Hoboken, N.J, Wiley, XIV, 752, 2013, isbn:9781118322574,

Contact

Head of Department:

Mona Wetrhus Minde

Course coordinator:

Chandima Ratnayake Mudiyanselage

Coordinator laboratory exercises:

Emil Mannes Surnevik

Coordinator laboratory exercises:

Jan-Tore Jakobsen

Offered by

Faculty of Science and Technology

Department of Mechanical and Structural Engineering and Materials Science

The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1