Why enroll

Participants join this course to gain a strong foundational and practical understanding of metal cutting principles and machine tool operations, which are essential skills in manufacturing and mechanical engineering industries. The course helps learners develop the ability to analyze machining processes, select suitable machine tools and cutting parameters, and improve productivity while ensuring quality and precision.

The program is particularly valuable for students and professionals seeking industry-relevant knowledge in conventional and CNC machining, tool materials, and process optimization. By understanding real-world machining challenges such as tool wear, heat generation, and surface finish, participants enhance their employability and readiness for roles in production, process planning, manufacturing design, and quality control.

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Metal cutting and machine tools

20 Lectures

663 min

Introduction
Preview
40 min
Geometry of single point turning tools - 1
Preview
42 min
Geometry of turning tools - 2
33 min
Geometry of single point turning tools -3
30 min
Geometry of cutting tools and numerical problems
37 min
Different types of tools and mcq
34 min
Mechanism of chip formation
31 min
Mechanics of material removal
29 min
Measurement Of Cutting Forces
32 min
Numerical problems and MCQ
30 min
Tool wear and Tool life
32 min
Wear and life of cutting tools - 2
29 min
The lathe
29 min
Calculations on mechanisms in machine tools
34 min
Numerical problems on lathe
30 min
milling machines
31 min
Milling machine - indexing
37 min
Gear cutting CNC and non traditional machining
34 min
CNC and non-traditional machining methods
37 min
Numerical problems for week 4
32 min

Course details

Metal Cutting and Machine Tools is a core manufacturing engineering subject that deals with the principles, mechanics, and applications of machining processes used to shape and finish metallic components. The course introduces the fundamentals of metal cutting, including chip formation, cutting forces, heat generation, tool wear, and surface integrity. Emphasis is placed on understanding the interaction between the cutting tool, workpiece material, and machining parameters to achieve dimensional accuracy, high productivity, and optimal surface quality.

The course also provides a comprehensive overview of conventional and modern machine tools such as lathes, drilling machines, milling machines, grinding machines, and CNC machine tools. Students learn the construction, working principles, kinematics, and operational capabilities of these machines, along with tool geometry, tool materials, cutting fluids, and work-holding devices. By integrating theory with practical considerations, the course equips learners with the knowledge required to select appropriate machining processes, tools, and cutting conditions for industrial manufacturing applications.

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Course suitable for

Mechanics & Turbomachinery
Mechanical
Production

Key topics covered

geometry of single point turning
geometry of cutting tools and numerical problems
different types of tools and MCQ
the lathe
milling machines
gear cutting CNC and non traditional machining

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