Opinto-opas

Objective

Students form an understanding of the raw materials used in industrially manufactured products, as well as their features and working methods. Students familiarise themselves with the special features of the design processes of plastic and metal products. Students learn to evaluate the suitability of different materials and production methods in solving the requirements for functionality and use of the product.

The course consists of the main principles in analysing physics and mechanical design. Mechanical design focuses on the main principles of mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics and energy studies. Mechanical studies are relevant for the fields of transportation, health informatics and the production and development of equipment and machinery.

Content

- categories of plastic and the most common types of plastic, features of common plastic materials
- production methods of plastic products
- plastic product design
- technical materials, most common materials
- production methods of the metal industry
- metal product design
- interaction between design, choice of material and choice of production method
- the student can design, model and manufacture a simple mechanical product
- the student can deduce material and structure solutions through trial and simulation
- the student knows the basics of hydraulics and pneumatics
- the student can mechanise simple 2D parts with CNC equipment

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Attendance in classes. Completing assignments. Inadequacies in completing assignments.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Active participation in classes. The ability to apply theory into practice. Good performance in completing assignments.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Active participation in classes. The ability to apply theory into practice. Excellent performance in completing assignments.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Attendance in classes. Completing assignments. Inadequacies in completing assignments.