Course syllabus adopted 2026-02-20 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameTillverknings- och materialteknik
- CodeMEE110
- Credits7.5 Credits
- OwnerTKTDE
- Education cycleFirst-cycle
- Main field of studyIndustrial Design Engineering
- ThemeEnvironment 1 c
- DepartmentMECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language Swedish
- Application code 70123
- Open for exchange studentsNo
- Only students with the course round in the programme overview.
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0126 Written and oral assignments 1.5 c Grading: UG | 1.5 c | ||||||
| 0226 Examination 6 c Grading: TH | 6 c |
In programmes
Examiner
- Gustav Holmqvist
- Lecturer of the Practice, Materials and Manufacture, Industrial and Materials Science
Eligibility
General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements
Specific entry requirements
The same as for the programme that owns the courseApplicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements
Course specific prerequisites
The course Strength of materials and materials engineering is recommended.Aim
The course aims to provide a comprehensive overview of industrial manufacturing. It primarily addresses two (material properties and manufacturing methods) of the three corners of the evaluation triangle (material properties, manufacturing methods and product geometry), which are essential for transforming functional ideas into manufacturable concepts, and for understanding the consequences of varying different parameters within these two dimensions and their interactions. The course also considers how product geometry influences the choice of, and limitations within, manufacturing methods.The course will provide knowledge of both established main groups of manufacturing methods and newer technologies, ranging from prototype manufacturing to series production. It will offer solid insight into methods for process selection, closely linked to material selection and design adaptation to the chosen manufacturing process. The course also includes a more detailed study of heat treatment and an introduction to surface treatment.
Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
- Descibe and explain how industrial manufacturing processes are structured and integrated, including how different manufacturing methods interact to achieve the desired function and quality.
- Describe the most important manufacturing processes for metallic and polymeric materials, with respect to functionality, geometrical freedom, ability to meet requirements on tolerances and surface finish, as well as ecological, economic, and social sustainability.
- Predict and explain how materials can be processed to achieve desired product properties, with a particular focus on heat treatment.
- For surface treatments, describe the purpose and function, and propose a suitable method for typical components and use cases.
- Understand the relationship between product design, material selection, and choice of manufacturing process.
- Carry out and analyze a screening of different manufacturing processes with respect to geometrical shape, material, surface-finish and tolerance requirements, and production volume.
- Evaluate and compare manufacturing processes based on economic, ecological, and social sustainability, and justify a possible process choice based on trade-offs between these aspects.
- Adjust product designs to existing manufacturing constraints and capabilities.
- Describe the benefits and workflow of computer-aided manufacturing (CAM).
Content
The course builds upon the previous course Strength of Materials and Materials Engineering. It highlights the various interacting elements of a so called process chain required to manufacture finished components and products with specific properties. A central theme is the understanding of the interplay between manufacturing method, material, and product design. This interplay is addressed in the description of the manufacturing processes, the heat treatment and surface treatment methods, as well as in the sections dealing with process selection (choice of manufacturing method) and design for manufacturing.The relationship between material and manufacturing processes is illustrated through concepts such as machinability, formability, and weldability, but also through the influence that manufacturing processes can have on material propertiessuch as thermal effects and the risk of defects. The relationship between manufacturing process and geometric form is determined, among other factors, by the possible shapes and limitations of tools, and how these interact with the material during manufacturing. The course also addresses how different manufacturing processes can create and influence surface characteristics.
Topics covered in the course include:
- Casting methods for metals, casting alloys, defects, design of gating systems, design guidelines, and casting simulation.
- Metal forming methods, including sheet forming, extrusion, forging, and principles of formability.
- Additive manufacturing, both for producing advanced components in metallic materials and for prototyping in various materials.
- Heat treatment and thermo-mechanical processing routes.
- Fundamental processing methods for polymeric materials, such as extrusion and injection moulding.
- Machining, including methods for different geometrical shapes, material machinability, and resulting surface integrity.
- Joining technologies, including welding, adhesive bonding, and brazing.
- Surface treatment methods, such as galvanizing, anodizing, and coating/painting.
- Methodology for screening and selection of manufacturing processes.
- Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) and demonstration of component manufacturing.
Organisation
Lectures, labs, computer classes and hand-in assignments.Literature
Recommended course literature: "Manufacturing Processes for Design Professionals" by Rob Thompson.Additional study materials in the form of PDFs and links to e‑books will be available on the course website.
Examination including compulsory elements
In order to pass the course both of the following parts have to be passed:1. Written examination (as part examinations and/or final examination).
2. Labs, computer classes and hand-in assignments.
The course consists of two elements where examination part 1 equals course element 1 (Examination 6,0 ECTS) and examination part 2 equals course element 2 (Laboratory 1,5 ECTS).
In order to pass the course, the student must pass both course elements.
Final grades are based on the results of element 1, Examination.
Element 2 is graded Passed/Not passed.
The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers about disability study support.