At the end of this course, the students; 1) Understanding an approach that can blend innovative methods and techniques of metal cutting with conventional methods and can select the best. 2) Recognition of methods that can achieve energy efficiency and material savings in metal cutting. 3) Sufficiency in design and use of machine tools.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
COURSE DEFINITION
Cutting theory; basic orthogonal cutting mechanics, measurement of tool forces, plowing force, Ernst and Merchant Theory, friction, tool life and tool wear, cutting economics, cutting fluids and their effects on cutting, cutting tool temperature and calculations. Cutting force, power, machining time calculations and machining parameters, cutting velocity, feed rate, depth of cut-in turning, drilling boring, shaping, planing, milling operations. Coordinate systems of CNC machines. Machine-Computer interface. DNC, CNC and AC Technologies. Programming techniques for CNC, NC machines.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
1st Week Introduction
2nd Week
2nd Week Machine tools and machining operations
3rd Week
3rd Week Mechanics of metal cutting
4th Week
4th Week Temperatures in metal cutting
5th Week
5th Week Tool life and tool wear
6th Week
6th Week Cutting fluids and surface roughness
7th Week
7th Week Economics of metal cutting operations
8th Week
8th Week Nomenclature of metal cutting tool
9th Week
9th Week Chip control, machine tool vibration
10th Week
10th Week Grinding
11th Week
11th Week Manufacturing systems and automation
12th Week
12th Week Design for machining
13th Week
13th Week Presentation of project reports
14th Week
14th Week Presentation and evaluation of project reports
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Geoffrey Boothroyd, "Fundamentals of Metal Machining and Machine Tools", McGraw Hill Book Co. Milton C. Shaw, "Metal Cutting Principles", Oxford Science Publication.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Presentation,Practice
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
35
Assignment
1
10
Quiz
1
10
Attendance
1
5
Total(%)
60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
40
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
2
2
Preparation for Quiz
14
1
14
Individual or group work
14
2
28
Preparation for Final exam
14
1
14
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
7
1
7
Laboratory (including preparation)
7
1
7
Final exam
1
2
2
Homework
1
1
1
Project
1
24
24
Quiz
5
,5
2,5
Total Workload
143,5
Total Workload / 30
4,78
ECTS Credits of the Course
5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)