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Module Title Manufacturing Processes 1
Module Code MM252
School School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

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Module Co-ordinatorDr Tamas SzecsiOffice NumberS371
Level 2 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Module Aims
' To introduce the students to the metal cutting theory.' To develop an understanding of the parameters of basic metal cutting process.' To introduce the students to machining of various shapes.

Learning Outcomes
After completing the module the students should be able to:7 calculate the basic parameters (cutting force, power, material removal rate, machining time) of basic metal cutting processes.7 select optimum cutting tool geometry for metal cutting processes.7 chose appropriate processes to generate various surfaces.

Indicative Time Allowances
Hours
Lectures 24
Tutorials 12
Laboratories 12
Seminars 0
Independent Learning Time 27

Total 75
Placements
Assignments
NOTE
Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus
· Metal cutting theory: Orthogonal metal cutting model. Cutting angles, cutting forces and power, cutting temperature, cutting fluids, cutting tool wear, cutting tool materials.· Kinematics of metal cutting processes: shaping, turning, milling, drilling, grinding, broaching, sawing. Parameters of basic metal cutting operations: kinematics of chip formation, cutting tool geometry, cutting conditions.· Machining of various shapes: holes, flat surfaces, contoured surfaces, threads, gears.
Assessment
Continuous Assessment20% Examination Weight80%
Indicative Reading List
Essential: 1. Kalpakjian, S., (1995), Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, (3rd ed)., Addison- Wesley. 2. DeGarmo, E.P. et al, (1988), Materials and Processes in Manufacturing, Prentice Hall. 3. Groover, M.P., (2002), Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing, (2nd ed.), John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York. Supplementary: 1. Schey, J.A., (1987), Introduction to Manufacturing Processes, McGraw- Hill. 2. Beddoes, J. et al, (1999), Principles of Metal Manufacturing Processes, Arnold.
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