ME535 METAL CUTTING
| Course Code: | 5690535 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Mechanical Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. ENDER YILDIRIM |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to
- Explain the mechanics of metal cutting, chip formation, tool–workpiece interactions, and the role of cutting parameters.
- Evaluate temperature distribution in cutting zones, assess tool wear and tool life, and identify factors influencing cutting performance.
- Relate cutting fluids, surface roughness, and chip control to machining quality.
- Analyze machining economics including tool cost, machining time, and production rates, and apply optimization strategies for cost-effective operations.
- Recognize and address issues such as vibration, chatter, and process stability in machine tools.
- Understand automation concepts in the context of industrial manufacturing
Course Content
Machine tools and machining operations. Mechanics of metal cutting. Temperatures in metal cutting. Tool life and tool wear. Cutting fluids and surface roughness. Economics of metal cutting operations. Nomenclature of metal cutting. Chip control, machine tool vibration. Grinding. Manufacturing systems and automation. Design for machining. (S)
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the mechanics of metal cutting, chip formation, tool geometry, and the effect of cutting parameters.
- Analyze temperature generation and distribution in machining processes, and evaluate their effects on tool wear and tool life.
- Calculate machining time, material removal rate, and tool life using standard models and empirical relations.
- Assess the roles of cutting fluids, surface roughness, and chip control on machining quality and productivity.
- Identify machining problems such as vibration, and chatter, and propose corrective strategies.
- Compare and evaluate the economics of different machining operations and recommend cost-effective process parameters.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | Acquires the fundamental scientific knowledge required to analyze and solve advanced-level problems in the field of mechanical engineering. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Gains the competence to utilize advanced engineering mathematics methods in the formulation, analysis, and solution of engineering problems. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Conducts literature reviews using printed and online sources, analyzes the collected literature, and identifies the current state-of-the-art in the relevant scientific field. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Demonstrates the ability to prepare and deliver a seminar on a technical subject. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Develops the ability to conduct independent research on a specific topic and solve advanced engineering problems. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Contributes to the national and/or international body of knowledge through original research. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Gains the competence to effectively communicate the process and results of research conducted on a specific subject through scientifically structured written reports and oral presentations. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Acquires the ability to publish research findings as articles in national and/or international scientific journals and/or present them as papers at conferences. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Acts in accordance with universal principles of research and publication ethics. | ✔ | |||