Study Guide

Learning outcomes

Student is able to
- describe used mechanisms and their kinematics
- simulate structure motion and control the system for desired target
- apply theoretical approach (equations) with support of Matlab Simulink
- recognise general possibilities in process planning and process analysis using CAM technology.
- determine process times and make a cost estimate using CAM planning.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Course structure:
5 ECTS comprising of online + contact teaching.

Topics:
Multinational teamwork learning
Simulation of mechanisms
Manufacturing technology
Hydraulics

Schedule:
Week 32: Online teaching. Student group formation.
Week 33: Student groups meet online. Preparations for exchange.
Week 34-35: Exchange weeks in Lappeenranta Finland. Classroom teaching at LAB campus.

Timing and attendance

1 week online teaching, 2 weeks contact teaching in Lappeenranta campus.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material provided in Moodle

Learning environment

Zoom, Moodle, classroom

Student time use and work load

150 hours, of which 88 h teaching and 62 h independent work

Contents

Teamwork in an international student group. All teaching topics below presented in the context of a tail lift.

Modeling of tail lift systems and describing the used mechanisms and their kinematics. Modeling the tail lift motion and control & simulation of these multi-body systems. Theoretical approach (equations) with support of Matlab. Analysing tail lift mechanics and system behaviour using MatLab Simulink.

Basics of hydraulics (terminology, basic laws and dimensioning formulas). Hydraulic circuits; creating and simulating circuits with FluidSim. Hydraulic components; cylinders, valves (mainly directional) and pumps

Lessons on machining technology and planning of machining tasks with a focus on the use of Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM). Process planning and process analysis using CAM technology. Process times and make a cost estimate. CAM tools of a design software SolidWorks.

Assessment criteria

Evaluation based on final presentation

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Does not meet minimum criteria

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Learning outcomes have been achieved in minimum level.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Learning outcomes have been achieved in good level.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Learning outcomes have been achieved in excellent level.