Sheet Metal Technology (5cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

Topics Related to Sheet Metalworking Technology
- Basic concepts
- Mechanical cutting methods
- Mechanical joining methods
- Sheet metal materials
- Forming methods of sheet metals
- Quality control
- Key design considerations (DFM(A))

Objective

After completing the course, the student:
- recognize basic concepts and terminology of sheet metal work
- knows how to solve basic problems related to sheet metal technology
- identify the methods and machines of sheet metal technology
- understand the economic importance of sheet metal technology in production and outline the most common production processes through application examples

Content

Subject areas related to sheet metal technology
- basic concepts
- mechanical cutting methods
- mechanical connection methods
- the most common sheet metal plate materials
- the most common sheet metal molding methods
- the most important design aspects (DFM(A))

Materials

Lecture slides will be available to students via ItsLearning. The course uses the Siemens NX for TC -software, so basic familiarity with the software is beneficial.
Students must ensure before the course begins that the software is installed and functioning properly on their devices.

Teaching methods

The course includes the following essential components: lectures, exercises, lecture tests (optional), disassembly analysis of a finished sheet metal part and final project. The final project and the disassembly report of a finished sheet metal product are carried out in groups.

Exam schedules

The main course exam will be held during the final lecture session.
Additional exam opportunities will be organized on Wednesdays at 16:00 during weeks 20, 23, and 39.
Students must register for the exam one week in advance using the registration tool in ItsLearning.

Students have the right to:
- Retake the exam once to improve a passing grade (the higher grade will be recorded).
- Retake the exam twice if the grade was failed.

Pedagogic approaches and sustainable development

The course aims to integrate work-life relevance:
During lectures, examples from professional practice are presented, illustrating how various applications of sheet metalworking technology are used in industry. Key success factors and common challenges are also discussed.
Students are prepared for design tasks by providing them with the basic skills and theoretical foundation needed for designing sheet metal components.
To support renewing teaching practices and developing learning abilities, students are expected to take an active and participatory role, taking responsibility for their own learning.
The teacher acts as a mentor throughout the course, guiding students toward correct solutions and encouraging moments of insight and discovery.

Completion alternatives

There are no optional completion methods for this course.

Student workload

The course is worth 5 ECTS credits, distributed approximately as follows:
- Lectures: 28 hours (including the exam)
- Exercises: 22 hours
- Final project: 61 hours
- Optional company visit: 4 hours
- Disassembly and reporting of a finished sheet metal product: 20 hours

Evaluation methods and criteria

The final grade for the course is composed as follows:
- Exam: 50%
- Disassembly report of a sheet metal product: 25%
- Final project: 25%

Each component must be successfully completed in order to receive a final grade. In addition, students must participate in the course as required.

Students can earn a +1 bonus to their exam grade by completing weekly lecture tests in ItsLearning. Each individual lecture test must be passed with at least 80 % correct answers.
There are 10 lecture tests in total, and 80% of all tests must be passed to qualify for the bonus. The student must still participate in the main exam. If a student fails the exam but has successfully completed the lecture tests, the final grade will be 1.

Failed (0)

If a student fails to complete the assigned tasks by the deadline, and/or the submitted tasks do not meet the assignment criteria, appropriate actions will be taken according to course policies

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student is able to identify the key concepts and principles related to sheet metalworking technologies. With guidance, the student can apply the acquired knowledge to simple cases. The student shows some motivation, takes responsibility for their own performance, is able to work in a group, and can give and receive feedback.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has a strong understanding of the concepts and principles related to sheet metalworking technologies. They are able to independently apply this knowledge to challenging situations. The student is clearly motivated, takes responsibility for both their own and the group’s performance, and is able to give and receive feedback constructively.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has a comprehensive understanding of the concepts and principles related to sheet metalworking technologies and is able to apply them to demanding cases. They are capable of reasonably selecting appropriate methods and evaluating different solution options, and can integrate these into larger, coherent entities. The student is highly motivated, takes committed responsibility for both their own and the group’s performance, and is able to systematically use feedback as a tool for professional growth.

Qualifications

No prior knowledge required.

Further information

All communication from the teacher to students will take place exclusively via ItsLearning.
Students may contact the teacher by email if they wish.