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Production Engineering and Systems (B-KUL-H01O1A)

6.0 ECTS Dutch 69.0 Second termSecond term Introductory Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Kruth Jean-Pierre (coordinator) |  Kruth Jean-Pierre |  Lauwers Bert
POC Werktuigkunde

Aims

This course imparts insight into the functioning of a mechanical production company and in the fabrication processes used in this procedure. More notably it sets out:

  • to impart insight into the functioning and organization of discrete goods fabrication companies and their various departments: engineering, work preparation, production, quality control, etc.
  • to acquaint the student with the basic concepts and theories of production processes: more notably, processes of removing metal (e.g. milling or grinding) and conversion processes (e.g. punching).
  • to impart the basic knowledge required for advanced study on flexible production systems, automatization and mechatronics in the production, computer-supported design and fabrication (CAD/CAM), CIM (Computer Integrated Manufacturing), mechanically removing metal, conversion (forging, extruding, injection moulding,...), non-conventional processing (laser beam, water beam, electrochemical processing, stereolithography,...), etc.

Previous knowledge

In order to take this course basic knowledge on material engineering (Fe-C diagram, hardness,...) and mechanics (forces, powers, drives,...) are required.

Content

Cf content under Teaching activities.

Course material

Syllabus

Order of Enrolment


This course unit is a prerequisite for taking the following course units:
H01P7C : Problem Solving and Engineering Design: Mechanical Engineering

Is also included in other courses

Activities

4.0 ects. Production Engineering and Systems: Lecture (B-KUL-H01O1a)

4.0 ECTS Dutch 30.0 Second termSecond term
Kruth Jean-Pierre
POC Werktuigkunde

Content

Lectures
* Introduction into discrete production:
   - Functioning of a company that produces discrete products, task division in different departments, relationship design-production, production-work preparation, production-quality care, production-production planning etc.
   - Overview of production processes: earliest forms (e.g. moulds), deformation (e.g. forging), chipping (e.g. milling), non-conventional processing (e.g. laser), techniques in material growth (rapid prototyping), connecting (e.g. welding), after treatment (e.g. hardening or covering)
 
* Basic concepts of chipping: tools, tool geometry, chipping parameters (cutting speed, feeding, interventions), cuts, splint thinness, etc.
 
* Materials for cutting tools for chipping and transformation. Basic theory of chipping, illustrated by means of an example of a chipping technique with a simple cutting edge, in casu 'pivoting'.
   - Physical models
   - Empirical models: operating time equation, cutting power equation...
 
* Cost calculation, optimalization and introduction into work preparation. Example of a chipping technique with multiple controlled cutting edges, in case 'milling':
   - Description and concepts
   - Applications/expansion of the theory.
 
* Example of a chipping techniques with multiple oncontrolled cutting edges, in case 'sharpening':
   - Description and concepts
   - Application/expansion of the theory
 
* Example of a transforming technique, in case 'plate processing by punching, bending and cutting':
   - Description and concepts
   - Application and theory
 
* Example of a connecting technique, in casu 'welding'. Lectures
* Introduction into discrete production:
   - Functioning of a company that produces discrete products, task division in different departments, relationship design-production, production-work preparation, production-quality care, production-production planning etc.
   - Overview of production processes: earliest forms (e.g. moulds), deformation (e.g. forging), chipping (e.g. milling), non-conventional processing (e.g. laser), techniques in material growth (rapid prototyping), connecting (e.g. welding), after treatment (e.g. hardening or covering)
 
* Basic concepts of chipping: tools, tool geometry, chipping parameters (cutting speed, feeding, interventions), cuts, splint thinness, etc.
 
* Materials for cutting tools for chipping and transformation. Basic theory of chipping, illustrated by means of an example of a chipping technique with a simple cutting edge, in casu 'pivoting'.
   - Physical models
   - Empirical models: operating time equation, cutting power equation...
 
* Cost calculation, optimalization and introduction into work preparation. Example of a chipping technique with multiple controlled cutting edges, in case 'milling':
   - Description and concepts
   - Applications/expansion of the theory.
 
* Example of a chipping techniques with multiple oncontrolled cutting edges, in case 'sharpening':
   - Description and concepts
   - Application/expansion of the theory
 
* Example of a transforming technique, in case 'plate processing by punching, bending and cutting':
   - Description and concepts
   - Application and theory
 
* Example of a connecting technique, in casu 'welding'.

2.0 ects. Production Engineering and Systems: Seminars, Laboratory Sessions and Company Visits (B-KUL-H01O2a)

2.0 ECTS Dutch 39.0 Second termSecond term
Kruth Jean-Pierre |  Lauwers Bert
POC Werktuigkunde

Content

Seminars and practicals:
This consists of around eight exercises in which the student independently makes products on manually operated machines and on computer controlled machines (CNC). Next to this, there are demonstrations on conventional as well as non-conventional production machines (incl. laser cutting, spark erosion, stereolithography, robots). Other topics will be provided during film sessions and computer exercises.

Aims

This course provides insight into the functioning of a mechanical production company and into the manufacturing processes that are used there. In more detail, the course aims to:
- provide insight into the functioning and organization of manufacturing companies of discrete goods and their different departments: engineering, work preparation, production, quality control, etc.
- familiarize the students with the basic concepts and theories of production processes, i.e. machining processes (e.g. milling and grinding) and remoulding processes (e.g. punching).
- providing the basic knowledge that is necessary for further study on flexible production systems, automatization and mechatronics in production, computer-supported designing and manufacturing (CAD/CAM), CIM (Computer Integrated Manufacturing), mechanical machining, remoulding (forging, extruding, injection moulding...), non-conventional processes (laser beam, water beam, electrochemical processes, stereolithography...) etc.

Evaluation

Evaluation : Production Engineering and Systems (B-KUL-H21O1a)

Mode of evaluation : Oral with written preparation
Category : final examination during examination period

Explanation

The evaluation of the seminars and practicals will be processed into the grades of the entire course.