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Manufacturing I, 2.5 Higher education credits
Tillverkningsteknik I, 2,5 Högskolepoäng
Established: 2022-01-18
Established by: Department of Engineering Science
Applies from: H22
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- describe manufacturing technology from a broader industrial perspective.
- explain the most common manufacturing methods, their possibilities, and their limitations.
- describe the basic principles of casting, metal forming, and machining.
- perform basic calculations in casting, metal forming, and machining.
- explain the principle of additive manufacturing methods, nontraditional manufacturing methods, and welding methods.
Entry requirements
General entry requirements
You also need: Physics 2, Chemistry 1, Mathematics 3c or Mathematics D
The forms of assessment of student performance
Individual written exam.
Course contents
The course TVB100 in manufacturing technology aims to give the student an insight into the following manufacturing methods:
- Casting such as sand casting, precision casting, and die casting.
- Metal forming methods such as bending, deep drawing, hydroforming, and forging.
- Machining processes such as drilling, milling, and turning.
- Nontraditional methods such as laser and water jet cutting.
- Additive manufacturing methods.
- Welding methods.
Other regulations
Course grading: U/3/4/5
Course language: The course language can be Swedish or English, the actual course language is stated for each course occasion.
General rules pertaining to examination at University West are available at www.hv.se.
If the student has a decision/recommendation on special support due to disability, the examiner has the right to examine the student in a customized examination form.
Cycle
First cycle
Progressive specialization
G1N - first cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
Main field of study
Mechanical Engineering