Machining Process Design and Theory

Catalog description

Machining process engineering, including process design, computer programming and control, metal cutting theory, and process analysis. Machining processes are used to either directly or indirectly create the functional surfaces of nearly all mechanical products in use. This "hands on" course provides a comprehensive study of machining process engineering, including machine tool technology, machining processes, process design specification, basic and advanced machine programming, machine tool set up and specification, metal cutting mechanics and heat transfer, cutting tool wear mechanisms, work­piece surface formation mechanisms, and cutting tool materials and coatings. Students will learn through both lecture and laboratory. Students will use computer controlled machining centers and turning centers for training, scientific experiments, and projects. This course is intended for engineers who wish to implement and optimize machining processes in industry. In order to be successful in this course, students should have completed undergraduate courses in manufacturing process, materials engineering, and mechanical design. Students who successfully complete this course will obtain sufficient skills to engineer and utilize CNC machining processes. They will understand the relevant scientific theory and advanced engineering analysis that is currently being used to advance the technology. They will also be prepared for further graduate studies in product design and manufacture.