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), Project management Techniques [Gantt chart, resource leveling, CPM, PERT & Crashing], Production and manufacturing lines.
Course description for study year 2020-2021. 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
Literature
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), Project management Techniques (Gantt chart, resource leveling, CPM, PERT & Crashing), Production and manufacturing lines and line balancing.
Learning outcome
After completing this course, the student should be able to learn:
- Statistical process and quality control techniques
- Subtractive manufacturing techniques
- 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
- Quantitative engineering project planning, scheduling and control
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Production and manufacturing line analysis
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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home exam | 1/1 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | Inspera assessment | 09.11.2020 | — |
Coursework requirements
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In order to take the exam: 8 out of 10 of the compulsory assignments, 3 laboratory exercises and the 2- workshop exercises (Additive Manufacturing and CNC subtractive manufacturing) 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. 1 integrated compulsory workshop exercise [Additive Manufacturing (metal 3D printing), CNC based Subtractive Manufacturing, and CMM Measurements].
Overlapping courses
| Course | Reduction (SP) |
|---|---|
| Production Engineering (BIM320_1) , Production and Manufacturing Technology (MSK260_1) | 10 |
Open for
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.
The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1