Production and Manufacturing Technology (MSK260)

The use of circular economy principles and sustainable development goals in combined additive and subtractive manufacturing applications, as well as in manufacturing logistics and supply chains. This includes engineering measurements, statistical process control, the need for risk-based thinking in quality management systems for ISO 9001 certification, and statistical quality control methods. The course also covers lean manufacturing and Six Sigma concepts, manufacturing assembly systems and lines, and robotics applications in manufacturing and fabrication systems.


Course description for study year 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.

Facts

Course code

MSK260

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

10

Semester tution start

Autumn

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Autumn

Language of instruction

English

Offered by
Time table

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Content

NB! This is an elective course and may be cancelled if fewer than 10 students are enrolled by August 20th for the autumn semester.

Introduction to the Use of Circular Economy Principles and Sustainable Development Goals in Combined Subtractive and Additive Manufacturing Applications, subtractive manufacturing [Metal cutting Principles, Cutting Tools and Operations, Machining Economics, computer aided manufacturing (CAM) and Computer Numerical Control (CNC): ISO programming and conversational programming (OKUMA and MAZATROL)], additive layer manufacturing, Metrology [theoretical and practical aspects of Engineering measurement using coordinate measuring machines (CMM)], Statistical Process Control (SPC) and statistical quality control (SQC) methods, lean manufacturing and Six Sigma, Manufacturing lines and line balancing, robotics in manufacturing and fabrication systems.

Learning outcome

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

  • Statistical process and quality control techniques
  • Subtractive manufacturing techniques (Lathe and Milling)
  • Computer aided manufacturing (CNC programming 'ISO and conversational' programming)
  • Metrology (use of coordinate measuring machines CMM and other basic measurement techniques)
  • Additive manufacturing (metal 3D printing) and welding
  • Lean manufacturing principles
  • Manufacturing line analysis
  • Robotics in manufacturing and fabrication systems

Required prerequisite knowledge

STA100 Probability and Statistics 1

Recommended prerequisites

MSK210 Mechanical Design

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Written exam 1/1 4 Hours Letter grades Basic calculator specified in general exam regulations

Written exam on paper.

Coursework requirements

8 av 10 regneøvinger, 3 laboratorieøvinger, En verkstedøving
In order to take the exam: 8 out of 10 of the compulsory assignments and one integrated workshop exercise [Additive Manufacturing/metal 3D printing, CNC Lathe and Milling/subtractive manufacturing, measurements with coordinate measuring machine (CMM)] must be approved. Robotics programming class.

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Chandima Ratnayake Mudiyanselage

Coordinator laboratory exercises:

Jan-Tore Jakobsen

Coordinator laboratory exercises:

Emil Mannes Surnevik

Head of Department:

Mona Wetrhus Minde

Method 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], Welding lab class, welding robotics programming class.

Overlapping courses

Course Reduction (SP)
Production Engineering (BIM320_1) 10

Open for

Mechanical Engineering - Vocational Path, Bachelor in Engineering Mechanical Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering
Admission to Single Courses at the Faculty of Science and Technology
Exchange programme at Faculty of Science and Technology

Course assessment

There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital course evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

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