Workshop practice Introduction to machine tools and machining processes; Types of cutting tools; Selection of cutting speeds and feed; Simple machining operations on lathe, shaping, slotting, milling and grinding machines; Modern trends in manufacturing, automation, NC/CNC, FMS, CAM and CIM.
Machining processes: Measurement of tool angles and radius for single point cutting tool, determination of cutting forces, shear plane, chip thickness ratio, profile estimation.