Introduction to Workshop Training
Verkstadsintroduktion

IDEA95, 6.0 credits, G1 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2025/26
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED ID
Date of Decision: 2025-03-25
Effective: 2025-05-05

General Information

Main field: Technology Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: First cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Mandatory for: MD1
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

Aim

The purpose of the course is to in a secure way introduce the students to the possibilities and restrictions in the use of a workshop.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to distinguish between different processing principles.
• be able to identify the most common tools in the workshop.
• be able to explain the principles behind additive manufacturing.

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

• be able, under supervision, to work with and operate traditional workshop machines, such as band saw, lathe and milling machine.

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

• be motivated to follow given safety rules.
• be able to relate to the adequate level of precision with a minimum of 0.1 mm.

Contents

The course starts with an introduction to the possibilities and restrictions of a workshop, the aim of which is for the student to be able to work more independently in the workshop’s machine park. Further individual training is implemented, particularly regarding turning and milling.

Lectures cover topics like working methods, security regulations, tools and materials.

The principles behind additive manufacturing are introduced and practised. As a preparation for the course IDEA35 “Designers’ tools”, a creative exercise in building a simple sketch model is realized.

Examination details

Grading scale: UG - (U, G) - (Fail, Pass)
Assessment:

Individual examination in the form of assignments. To pass the course, the student has to receive a passing mark on all assignments.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Modules
Code: 0116. Name: Introduction to Workshop Training.
Credits: 6.0. Grading scale: UG - (U, G).

Admission

The number of participants is limited to: No

Reading list

• Hallgrimsson, Bjarki: Prototyping and modelmaking for product design. London : Laurence King Publishing, 2019, ISBN: 1786275112.

Contact

Course coordinator: Therese Eklund, therese.eklund@design.lth.se
Examinator: Therese Eklund, therese.eklund@design.lth.se