Study-Unit Description

Study-Unit Description


CODE MFE1002

 
TITLE Machining Processes and Analysis

 
UM LEVEL 01 - Year 1 in Modular Undergraduate Course

 
MQF LEVEL Not Applicable

 
ECTS CREDITS 4

 
DEPARTMENT Manufacturing Engineering

 
DESCRIPTION Objectives

This module presents to the students an analytical approach to the various conventional machining processes commonly encountered, knowledge of the machine tools themselves and cutting tools.

Syllabus

- Elements of Machine Tool Design
- Tool Geometry and Chip Formation
- Mechanics of Cutting (Single Point Tools)
- Cutting Tool Technology; Turning, Drilling and Related Operations
- Milling Machine Operations
- Other Machining Operations
- Metal Forming Operations
- Screw Thread and Gear Production
- Shape, Tolerance and Surface Finish
- Selection of Cutting Conditions (Single Point Tools)
- Abrasive Processes.

Laboratory Work

The above lectures will be complemented by at least two laboratory sessions.

Required Texts:

- Black S.C., Chiles V., Lissaman A.J., MartinS.J., 1996. Principles of Engineering Manufacture, Arnold.

Reference Texts

- Groover M.P., 1996. Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing: Materials, Processes and Systems, Prentice Hall.
- Kalpakjian S., 1997. Manufacturing Processes for Engineering Materials, 3rd edition, Addison Wesley.
- DeGarmo E.P., Black J.T., Kohser R.A., 1997.Materials and Processes in Manufacturing, 8th edition, Prentice Hall.

 
STUDY-UNIT TYPE Lecture

 
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Assessment Component/s Sept. Asst Session Weighting
Assignment No 10%
Examination Yes 90%

 
LECTURER/S Michael Angelo Saliba

 

 
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