Welding technology (4 cr)

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

Lecture and laboratory
Group study
Self study
Company visit

Student workload

Lecture and laboratory 45%
Self study and group work 45%
Company visit 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