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Cast Design and Calculation 3 Credits

This course aims to provide knowledge about how to design castings and casting processes in order to provide optimal functionality at a low economical cost and environmental impact. The students will learn about drivers for economic cost and environmental impact in a casting and in a foundry. Design and product development methods are introduced, both basic methods and advanced computer based simulation methods as Finite Element Analyses and Topology Optimization.

Course Contents

The course aims to provide knowledge about how to design castings and casting processes in order to provide optimal functionality at a low economical cost and environmental impact. The students will learn about drivers for economic cost and environmental impact in a casting and in a foundry. Design and product development methods are introduced, both basic methods and advanced computer based simulation methods as Finite Element Analyses and Topology Optimization.

The course includes the following topics:
- Drivers of economic and environmental cost in a casting and in a foundry
- Basic design rules and casting process simulations
- Product development and simulation methods
- Advanced product development and structural optimization methods

Prerequisites

Passed courses at least 90 credits within the major subject in Mechanical Engineering, and 21 credits Mathematics and Component Casting, 6 credits, Manufacturing Technology, 9 credits, and Failure Analysis, 6 credits, and English Language requirements corresponding to English 6 or English B in the Swedish upper secondary school

Level of Education: Master
Course code/Ladok code: TGKS26
The course is conducted at: School of Engineering

Previous and ongoing course occasions

Type of course
Program
Study type
Distance
Semester
Spring 2018: May 07 - Jun 03
Rate of Study
100%
Language
English
Location
Time
Flexible
Course coordinator
Jakob Olofsson
Examiner
Jakob Olofsson
Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students
6750kr
Syllabus
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Application code
HJ-T8140
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