Welding technology (4cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Content scheduling

Welding processes
Weldability
Formation
Welding faults
Welding joints planning
Costs
Automation and mechanization
Robotics

Objective

Upon completion of the course, students will:
- know how the more common metals can be welded.
- understand various welding methods and how to use them.
- understand the mechanization and automation of welding.
- understand the meaning of the quality management in welding

Content

- Welding methods
- Welding various metals
- Changes in shape
- Welding mistakes
- Designing welded joints
- Quality in welding
- Costs

Materials

Lecture material and information
Hitsaustekniikat ja teräsrakenteet, Pertti Lepola ja Matti Makkonen

Teaching methods

Lectures
Group study
Self study
Company visits

Student workload

Leture 45%
Self study and group work 45%
Company visits 10%

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1-2: The student knows the most common welding methods and their purposes of use and materials to be welded.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3-4: The student can choose a welding method best suitable to the conditions

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5: The student can design the welding process and automation to the welding

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Further information

Upon completion of the course, students will
- knows the basics of metals welding
- can apply several welding methods
- can planning of automation and mechanization
- understands meaning of the quality in welding