- Docente: Alessandro Ascari
- Credits: 5
- SSD: IIND-04/A
- Language: Italian
- Moduli: Alessandro Ascari (Modulo 1) Alessandro Ascari (Modulo 2)
- Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially) (Modulo 1); In-person learning (entirely or partially) (Modulo 2)
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Advanced Design (cod. 6685)
Learning outcomes
The student will get in touch with the main manufacturing processes related to the fabrication of components. In particular, the following processes are investigated:
- Plastic deformation
- Machining
- Welding
- 3D printing
- Casting
Course contents
Introduction to Industrial Manufacturing
Definition and contextualization of the following concepts:
- Surface finishing
- Surface roughness
- Dimensional and geometric tolerances
Plastic Deformation Processes
- Rolling
- Forging
- Extrusion
- Drawing
- Sheet Metal Forming Processes
Casting Processes
- Sand Casting
- Permanent Mold Casting
- Investment Casting
Welding Processes
- Shielded metal arc welding
- MIG/MAG Welding
- TIG Welding
- Laser Welding
Material Removal Processes
- Turning
- Milling
- Hole Machining
- Laser Material Removal
- Sinker Electrical Discharge Machining (Sinker EDM)
Cutting Processes
- Plasma Cutting
- Laser Cutting
- Waterjet Cutting
- Wire Electrical Discharge Machining (Wire EDM)
Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) Processes
- Powder Bed Fusion Processes for Polymers and Metals
- Powder Bed Processes for Polymers
- Directed Energy Deposition Processes for Polymers and Metals
Readings/Bibliography
Slides and lecture notes given by the teacher
Teaching methods
Face-to-face lessons
Assessment methods
The final examination consists of a written test comprising 28 True/False multiple-choice questions covering all course topics, and 2 additional questions requiring students to draw the conceptual diagram of one of the processes studied during the course. The total score for the 30 questions is 32 points. The final grade is calculated based on this score, with a maximum grade of 30/30 with honors (30 cum laude). During the examination, the use of any electronic device (including smartphones, smartwatches, laptops, tablets, etc.) or printed material (such as formula sheets, lecture slides, notes, handouts, or textbooks) is strictly prohibited. The use of any form of artificial intelligence is also not permitted. Any use of the aforementioned resources constitutes a violation of academic integrity and will be treated accordingly.
Teaching tools
During the lectures, a variety of educational videos will be presented to provide a clearer understanding of the operating principles and applications of the manufacturing processes covered in the course.
Office hours
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