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151-0717-00L 4 Credits BSC , MSC D-MAVT

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Mechanical Production: Assembly, Joining and Coating Technology

Mechanische Produktion: Montieren, Fügen, Beschichten

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Konrad Wegener, Volker Hermann Derflinger, Friedrich Durand, Pierre Jousset

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Abstract

Understanding of the complexity of the assembly process as well as its meaning as success and cost factor. The assembly with the different aspects of adding, moving, adjusting, controling parts etc.. Adding techniques; solvable and unsolvable connections. Assembly plants. Coating techniques and their tasks, in particular corrosion protection.

Objective

To understand assembly in its full complexity and its paramount importance regarding cost and financial success. An introduction into a choice of selected joining and coating techniques.

Content

Assembly as combination of several classes of action like, e.g., joining, handling, fine adjustments, etc. Techniques for joining objects temporarily or permanently. Assembly systems. Coating processes and their specific applications, with particular emphasis on corrosion protection.

Resources

Lecture Notes

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General Information

Language: German
Levels: BSC , MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: oral 35 minutes

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Mechanische Produktion: Montieren, Fügen, Beschichten Die Lehrveranstasltung beginnt in der zweiten Semesterwoche.	Tue 16:15-18:00 (ML F 34) 11.11 Date 14:15-16:00 (ML J 37.1) 18.11 Date 14:15-16:00 (ML J 37.1)	2 h weekly
exercise	Mechanische Produktion: Montieren, Fügen, Beschichten Die Übungsräume werden von den Dozierenden bekannt gegeben. Zusatzvorlesungen externe Referenten: - Donnerstag, 30.09.2021, 14-16 Uhr (Ort:tbd) - Donnerstag, 11.11.2021, 14-16 Uhr (Ort:tbd) - Donnerstag, 18.11.2021, 14-16 Uhr (Ort:tbd)	30.09 Date 14:15-16:00 (ML J 37.1)	1 h weekly

Offered In

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor
- 5. Semester
  - Focus Specialization
    - Manufacturing Science (Focus Coordinator: Prof. Konrad Wegener To achieve the required 20 credit points for the focus specialization you need to pass all 3 compulsory courses (HS/FS). The other 8 credit points can be achieved from the elective courses.)
Mechanical Engineering Master
- Core Courses
  - Mechanics, Materials, Structures (The courses listed in this category “Core Courses” are recommended. Alternative courses can be chosen in agreement with the tutor.)