Book seminars in metal cutting

The course give an overview of current metal cutting theories. It is based on a book "Metal cutting" by Trent at al. Each participant will present a selected part of the book and a subject within the field of metal cutting chosen by them self. Guest lectures will present their research within the field at 2-4 classes

Exam: Approved presentations and presence and active participation in the other parts of the course

Content:

• Metal cutting operations terminology
• Forces and stresses in metal cutting
• Heat in metal cutting
• Cutting tool materials
• Machinability
• Coolants and lubricants
• High speed machining
• Modeling of metal cutting

Anders Kinnander Email: anders.kinnader@chalmers.se Phone: +46 (0) 31 772 2858

"Metal cutting" by Trent at al.

Anders Kinnander