Fundamentals of Machining, Metrology and Product Design

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Department of Machining, Process Planning and Metrology

Synopsis:

Introduction to machining. Principle of cutting process. Working parameters. Cutting tools - general characteristics, geometry, designation and symbols. The basic machining processes, their mechanics, equipment, conditions, material removal rate determination. The shapes produced, commercial tolerance and surface finish obtained. Laboratories.

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(nothing)

Syllabus of lectures:

1. General terms of machining - manufacturing process

2. General terms - cutting tools

3. Production conditions of machining

4. Rotary surface machining - turning

5. Plane surface machining - milling, shaping, planing

6. Machining of bores - drilling, reaming, boring etc.

7. Broaching, material cutting, grinding

Syllabus of tutorials:

1. Induction course, organization of laboratory works, safety standards, basic terminology of machining process

2. Basic terminology of machining process - laboratory practice

3. Basic terminology of machining process - cutting tools

4. Real shop practice

5. Real shop practice

6. Real shop practice

7. Credit test, submission of specifications, credit

Study Objective:

Knowledge of basic methods of the machining and a quiddity of the cutting process.

Study materials:

Boothroyd, G., Knight, W. A. Fundamentals of Machining and Machine Tools. Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York and Basel, 1989

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No time-table has been prepared for this course

The course is a part of the following study plans: