Diploma Project (M-STG, Forming, Welding) (FSI-HD3)

Academic year 2025/2026
Supervisor: prof. Ing. Milan Forejt, CSc.  
Supervising institute: ÚST all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech
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Diploma thesis is the culmination of the engineering studies and is focused on the engineering technology. The student creatively applies the knowledge obtained in the area of engineering technologies specializing in metal-forming, welding or surface treatment. The project is worked out under the guidance of a supervisor and, if necessary, consultations with specialists in the given field are provided. Project specifications from industrial companies are appreciated.
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Type of course unit:
    Laboratory exercise  13 × 4 hrs. compulsory                  
    Supervision of Master’s thesis  13 × 12 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Laboratory exercise

1. Searching the literature concerning the problems involved in the assignment (literature from the past five to ten years.
2. Working out a brief study regarding the assigned problems, based on literature searches.
3. Evaluating the current state of solution in corresponding technical practice.
4. Proposing a suitable production technology, choosing the optimum variant, and working out an integral production procedure.
5. Designing the tool assembly and making the workshop drawings of the assigned component as well as the tool.
6. Assessing the technical and economic benefits of the proposed technology.
7. Conclusions.
    Supervision of Master’s thesis 1.Content of diploma thesis according to the applicable regulations.
2.Searching the literature concerning the problems involved in the assignment (literature from the past five to ten years.
3.Working out a brief study regarding the assigned problems, based on literature searches.
4.Evaluating the current state of solution in corresponding technical practice.
5.Proposing a suitable production technology, choosing the optimum variant, and working out an integral production procedure.
6.Designing the tool assembly and making the workshop drawings of the assigned component as well as the tool.
7.Assessing the technical and economic benefits of the proposed technology.
8.Conclusions.
Literature - fundamental:
1. MIELNIK, Edward M. Metalworking science and engineering. New York: McGraw-Hill, c1991, 976 s. ISBN 0-704-1904-3.
2. LANGE, Kurt. Handbook of metal forming. New York: McGraw-Hill, c1985, 900p. ISBN 0-703-6285-8.
3. ČSN ISO 690. Bibliografické citace. Obsah, forma a struktura. Český normalizační institut Praha. 1.4.2011
4. ČSN ISO 5966. Formální úprava vědeckých a technických zpráv. Český normalizační institut Praha, 1996.32 s. MDT 06.055.
5. Citace.Com: návod na využívání generátoru citací [online]. Verze 1.0. Brno: Citace.com, 18.6.2012 [cit. 2012-10-04]. Dostupné z Citace.com
6. MEYERS, Marc A. Dynamic behavior of materials. New York: Wiley, c1994. ISBN 0-471-58262-x.
Literature - recommended:
2. FOREJT, Milan. Technologické projekty. Videofilm k podpoře projektování. 1. vyd. Brno: VUT FSI. Televize K2, Kadaňka a Koudelka s.r.o. 2003. 15 min. Dostupné on line na www.fme.vutbr.cz/ust/odbor tvareni kovů a plastů.
3. LANGE, Kurt. Handbook of metal forming. New York: McGraw-Hill, c1985. ISBN 0-07-036285-8.
4. MIELNIK, Edward, M. Metalworking Science and Engineering. 1st.ed. New York, London: Mc Graw-Hill. 1991. 976p. ISBN 0-07-041904-3.
5. Ostatní literatura zadaná a doporučená odborným vedoucím projektu, konzultanty a literatura získaná vlastní provedenou rešerší.
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
N-STG-P full-time study STG Manufacturing Technology -- Cr 13 Compulsory-optional 2 2 S