Wei Wang
Senior Lecturer in Automation Engineering
School of Engineering Science
Alternative Manufacturing Methods A1N
Course, Master's (2nd cycle),
6 credits,
VP716A
Application
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Autumn 2024, Location: Skövde, Pace of study: 40%
Application
Application is done after nomination.
Course syllabus, with reading list
When? Where? How?
Study period: 2 September 2024 - 3 November 2024
Location: Skövde, Campus, Daytime
Pace of study: 40%
Admission Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree equivalent to a Swedish kandidatexamen of 180 credits, within the main fields of integrated product development, production engineering, automation engineering, mechanical engineering or information technology (or the equivalent).
A further requirement is proof of skills in English equivalent of studies at upper secondary level in Sweden, known as the Swedish course English 6. This is normally demonstrated by means of an internationally recognized language test, e.g. IELTS or TOEFL.
Selection
Guaranteed admission.
Language
The courses are conducted in English.
he course includes the following areas:
Basic properties of different material types such as metals, ceramics, plastics and various composite
materials, including their overall physical and chemical properties linked to the selection of manufacturing processes. Material selection principles and computerized materials selection of materials linked to, among other things, quality and environmental aspects is also mentioned. Advanced machining processes such as for example, laser technology, electron beam processing, powder technology, chemical and electrical processing, jet processing, hybrid processes, nano-processing, micro-electronics manufacturing, thermal spraying, polymer composite manufacturing and its equipment forms an important part in the course. Automation of manufacturing processes as well as computer aided production (CAM) and computer aided manufacturing systems (CIM) are also important parts of the course. Furthermore, cost aspects and the environmental impact of certain processes will be presented.
