During the course, students will learn about the operation and design principles of sheet metal and polymer forming tools. They will become familiar with the design specifics of components to be manufactured by injection molding or compression molding, as well as factors influencing the outcomes of shaping technologies (e.g., tool geometry, positioning, lubrication conditions, etc.). They will learn about the standard elements of tooling houses and the criteria for their selection. They will design bent, deep-drawn, or injection-molded components, and if necessary, they will prepare appropriate sheet metal layouts and technological step plans (strip layouts). They will plan the method of conveying the workpiece within the tool and the removal of waste from the tool. They will ensure the constraints on the movement of swinging, spring-loaded, and path-constrained elements. They will create assembly and manufacturing workshop drawings.
Computer Aided Design Tools (GAGEBAN-SZESZATE-1)
Basic data
Instructors
Course objectives
Course content
Labs
Operation principles and structure of injection molding or compression molding tools. Steps in the design process of injection molding or compression molding tools. Workpiece design. Selection of forming machine. Determination of technological parameters. Tooling house design. Design of active elements. Design of auxiliary elements (clamping, positioning elements).
Acquired competences
Knowledge
Comprehensively understands the basic facts, directions, and limits of the technical field. Knows the general and specific mathematical, natural, and social science principles, rules, relationships, and procedures necessary for practicing the technical field. At the applied level, knows the requirements and expectations of work and fire safety, security technology, and occupational health in relation to their field, as well as relevant environmental regulations. Comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals, limits, and requirements of logistical, management, environmental, quality assurance, information technology, legal, and economic areas associated with mechanical engineering.
Skills
Capable of identifying routine professional problems, uncovering the theoretical and practical background necessary to solve them, formulating and solving them (with the practical application of standard operations). Able to understand and use characteristic literature, computational, and library resources of their field. Capable of directing and controlling technical manufacturing processes while keeping elements of quality assurance and quality control in mind. Able to diagnose mechanical failures, select corrective operations, and solve repair tasks. Capable of applying and enforcing safety, fire safety, and hygiene rules and regulations during work.
Attitude
In complex or unexpected decision-making situations, makes decisions taking into full account legal regulations and ethical norms. Possesses appropriate perseverance and monotony tolerance for performing practical activities. Open and receptive to new, modern, and innovative procedures and methods related to ecological management and health awareness. Adheres to and enforces relevant safety, health, environmental, quality assurance, and control requirements during work.
Autonomy and responsibilities
Identifies shortcomings in applied technologies, risks in processes, and initiates measures to reduce them. Keeps track of legal, technical, technological, and administrative changes related to the field. Under the guidance of workplace leaders, directs the work of assigned personnel, supervises the operation of machinery and equipment. Shares experiences with colleagues, thereby assisting in their development. Takes responsibility for technical analyses and proposals formulated based on them.
Requirements, evaluation and grading
Mid-term study requirements
–
Generative AI usage
1st position: Use of GAI tools is not permitted for solving assignments. This means GAI tools cannot be used to complete formative or summative assessments, and using GAI constitutes academic misconduct. The use of AI tools for spelling and grammar checking does not fall under this prohibition.
Study aids, laboratory background
–
Readings
Compulsory readings
T. Altan, A.E. Tekkaya: Fundamentals of Shett Metal Tool Design, ASM Interantional, 2012. K. Lange: Handbook of Metal Forming, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, 1985.
Recommended readings
J. Lin: Fundamentals of Material Modelling for Metals Processing Technologies, Imperial College London, 2014.