Course
Production and Manufacturing Technology (MSK260)
Course description for study year 2013-2014. Please note that changes may occur.
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
Content
Introduction to Production/Manufacturing Engineering, Quality controlling with Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods and introduction to Six Sigma, Metrology (theoretical and practical aspects of Engineering measurement), Metal cutting Principles, Cutting Tools and Operations, Machining Economics, Project management Techniques (CPM, PERT & Crashing), Introduction to CAD/CAM and Computer Numerical Control (CNC):Part Programming and Machining with CNC-Turning center (OKUMA-LB9 Series), Basic concepts of welding.
Learning outcome
After completing this course, the student should be able to solve both technical and management related tasks in the production/manufacturing industry
Required prerequisite knowledge
One of the following alternatives:
Mechanical Design (MSK210)
Probability and Statistics 1 (STA100)
HSE-course for bachelor students (TN101)
Mechanical Design (MSK210)
Probability and Statistics 1 (STA100)
HSE-course for bachelor students (TN101)
Exam
Coursework requirements
In order to take the exam. 2/3 of the compulsory assignments, 3 laboratory exercises and the workshop exercise must be approved.
Course teacher(s)
Head of Department:
Mona Wetrhus MindeCourse coordinator:
Chandima Ratnayake MudiyanselageCoordinator laboratory exercises:
Emil Mannes SurnevikCoordinator laboratory exercises:
Jan-Tore JakobsenMethod of work
4 hours lectures and 2 hours of tutorials per week. Compulsory assignments. 3 compulsory laboratory exercises and 1 compulsory workshop exercise.
Overlapping courses
| Course | Reduction (SP) |
|---|---|
| Production Engineering (BIM320_1) , Production and Manufacturing Technology (MSK260_1) | 10 |
Open for
Written exam (4 hours), Approved, simple calculator allowed
Course assessment
By form and/or by discussions in class in accordance with university regulations.
Literature
1.Ratnayake R.M.C., (2011), ‘Production and Manufacturing Engineering’, Compendium, UiS, IKM (available on itslearning).
2.Kalpakjian, S., and Schmid, S.R., (2010), ‘Manufacturing Engineering and Technology’, ISBN-13: 978-981-06-8144-9, Prentice Hall, Singapore.
3.Groover, M.P., (2011), ‘Modern Manufacturing’, John Wiley & Sons (Asia) Pte Ltd, ISBN: 978-0-470-500592-2.
The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1