ECTS - Theory of Metal Cutting
Theory of Metal Cutting (MFGE541) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Theory of Metal Cutting | MFGE541 | Area Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Natural & Applied Sciences Master's Degree |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Demonstration, Drill and Practice, Problem Solving. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | The objective of this course is to introduce advanced topics in metal cutting theory. This approach will be employed to analyze mechanics of cutting, economy in cutting, alternative methods to cutting technology. Also, chip control and machine vibrations will be an within the scope. The course will also cover the computer aided manufacturing and design for machining. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Introduction, machine tools and machining operations ?turning, drilling and milling, abrasive machining, mechanics of metal cutting; tool life and tool wear, economics of metal cutting operations, chip control, machine tool vibrations, grinding. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | Introduction; machine tools and machining operations | |
| 2 | Introduction; machine tools and machining operations | |
| 3 | Mechanics of metal cutting | |
| 4 | Mechanics of metal cutting | |
| 5 | Temperatures in metal cutting | |
| 6 | Tool life and tool wear | |
| 7 | Cutting fluids; surface integrity | |
| 8 | Economics of Metal Cutting Operations | |
| 9 | Geometry and materials of cutting tools | |
| 10 | Chip Control | |
| 11 | Machine tool vibrations | |
| 12 | Grinding | |
| 13 | Presentations and discussions on project reports | |
| 14 | Presentations and discussions on project reports | |
| 15 | Final Examination Period | |
| 16 | Final Examination Period |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Boothroyd, G., Knight, W. A., Fundamentals of Machining and Machine Tools, 2nd Edition, Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York, 1985. |
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| Other Sources | 2. Altıntaş, Yusuf, “Manufacturing Automation Metal Cutting Mechanics, Machine Tool Vibrations, and CNC Design”, Cambridge University Press, 2000 |
| 3. Tlusty, George, “Manufacturing Processes and Equipment”, Prentice Hall, 1999 |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | 1 | 10 |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 10 |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | 1 | 30 |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 25 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 25 |
| Toplam | 6 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 75 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 25 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Ability to carry out advanced research activities, both individual and as a member of a team | X | ||||
| 2 | Ability to evaluate research topics and comment with scientific reasoning | X | ||||
| 3 | Ability to initiate and create new methodologies, implement them on novel research areas and topics | X | ||||
| 4 | Ability to produce experimental and/or analytical data in systematic manner, discuss and evaluate data to lead scintific conclusions | X | ||||
| 5 | Ability to apply scientific philosophy on analysis, modelling and design of engineering systems | X | ||||
| 6 | Ability to synthesis available knowledge on his/her domain to initiate, to carry, complete and present novel research at international level | X | ||||
| 7 | Contribute scientific and technological advancements on engineering domain of his/her interest area | X | ||||
| 8 | Contribute industrial and scientific advancements to improve the society through research activities | X | ||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | |||
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Project | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | |||
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload | 73 | ||