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Advanced Welding Processes, 4.5 Credits

Avancerade svetsprocesser, 4,5 Högskolepoäng

Established: 2026-01-29

Established by: Department of Engineering Science

Applies from: H26

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

Knowledge and understanding

• show understanding of mechaniczed/robotic welding and high energy density welding methods, e.g. Laser welding, Electron beam welding, and Plasma welding.
• describe the welding and joining processes of non-metallic material, e.g. plastic, ceramics and composites.
• show understanding of welding reparation and related processes, e.g. surfacing and spraying.

Competence and skills

• select suitable welding processes for different applications.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements and approved result from the following course/courses: KSP600 Conventional Welding Processes 7,5 hp or the equivalent.

The forms of assessment of student performance

Individual written exam.

Course contents

The course will introduce knowledge regarding different advanced welding processes and related topics:

• Laser welding
• Electron beam welding
• Plasma welding
• Cutting, drilling and other edge preparation techniques
• Surfacing and thermal spraying
• Mechanized processes and robotic welding
• Joining processes for plastics
• Joining processes for ceramics and composites
• Case study

Other regulations

Course grading: F/Fx/E/D/C/B/A - Insufficient, Insufficient- more work required before the credit can be awarded, Sufficient, Satisfactory, Good, Very Good, Excellent

Course language: The teaching is conducted in English.

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

Second cycle

Progressive specialization

A1F - Second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements

Main field of study

Production Technology