Description

Theory/Practice
1

Laboratory
2

Instructors

Filipe Fernandes

Contents

1. Introduction to Manufacturing Process

2. Machining (25%)
2.1 Cutting through chip formation
2.2 Forces and Machining Powers
2.3 Machine tools: Lathes, Milling Machines, Drills, Other
2.4 Materials and geometry of cutting tools
2.5 Wear and Life of Cutting Tools
2.6 Finishes. Grinding
 

3. Metal Casting (25%)
3.1 Concepts. Nomenclature
3.2 Green Sand Casting
3.3 Investment Casting
3.4 Die Casting
3.5 Hot Chamber Die Casting
 

4. Plastic Forming (25%)
4.1 Plasticity, conformation temperatures
4.2 Mass Conformation: rolling, extrusion, Forging
4.3 Forming sheet folding: bending, inlaying, drawing
4.4 Cutting sheet: guillotine, punching, press
4.5 Progressive Cutting tools
 

5. Welding (25%)
5.1 Types, Nomenclature and Standards
5.2 Shielded Metal Arc Welding
5.3 Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG / MAG)
5.4 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG and Plasma)
5.5 Resistance Welding

Learning Outcomes

QB1: Identify and select appropriate manufacturing processes according to part requirements and production volumes.

QB2: Calculate cutting parameters, machining power, and press capacities for cutting and forming operations.

QB3: Define manufacturing process sequences, including machine selection, tooling, and process parameters.