Course syllabus for Digital twins in metals processing

Course syllabus adopted 2024-02-22 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameDigitala tvillingar för metalliska material
  • CodeIMS160
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerMPAEM
  • Education cycleSecond-cycle
  • Main field of studyChemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design Engineering
  • DepartmentINDUSTRIAL AND MATERIALS SCIENCE
  • GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language English
  • Application code 09129
  • Maximum participants20 (at least 10% of the seats are reserved for exchange students)
  • Minimum participants5
  • Block schedule
  • Open for exchange studentsYes

Credit distribution

0124 Project 7.5 c
Grading: TH		7.5 c

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Examiner

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Eligibility

General entry requirements for Master's level (second cycle)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Specific entry requirements

English 6 (or by other approved means with the equivalent proficiency level)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Course specific prerequisites

Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials engineering and programming.

Aim

The course aims to provide manufacturing engineering knowledge at advanced level regarding modelling and simulation of metal forming, heat treatment and welding - as some of the most value-adding operations in modern manufacturing industries ¿ using commercial software and basic programming.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

- Understand the role of digital twins in sustainable manufacturing and production of high-end components in the automotive and aerospace industries.
- Describe and understand the basic principles of the physics involved in metal forming, heat treatment, and welding processes.
- Assess when advanced simulation tools are necessary and when basic analytical models provide sufficiently reliable results.
- Integrate and apply the material, process, and design knowledge to obtain the desired functionality of manufactured components.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of how material properties and process design can lead to failure in production and how we can avoid it.
- Understand the source of process and material variations and how digital twins can help to evaluate the outcome.
- Demonstrate the ability to use commercial software and basic programming to address manufacturing challenges. 

Content

Metal forming, welding and heat treatment processes like quenching and surface treatments are among the crucial value-adding operations in the manufacturing chain of some of the key components, for example, in the bearing industry, and the manufacturing of gears and battery cases in the automotive industry.
This project-based course introduces students to the application of digital tools such as commonly used commercial software and basic programming. This prepares the course participants to address the design and manufacturing challenges associated with materials aspects using digital solutions. The course aims to provide in-depth knowledge concerning the relationship between the properties and structure of metallic materials with their processibility and how commercial software tools can facilitate the manufacturing of high-end components with lower costs and improved quality. 50% of the course is introductory lectures on modelling, material, and manufacturing aspects, and 50% is on applying software tools to solve those challenges faced in the industry. 

Organisation

The course includes lectures, case studies, tutorials (lab exercises), group assignments, and presentations. Typical case studies will examine scientific development and industrial end-use of forming, welding, and heat treatment processes. The group assignments will form the basis for developing team-based engineering skills needed to solve real manufacturing problems in the industry.

Literature

The course literature will be e-book references provided via Chalmers Library and lecture hand-outs published via Canvas.

Examination including compulsory elements

3 group assignments, 3 individual assignments, an oral presentation, and a written final report.

The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.