MFG 213 - Machining Speeds and Feeds

Credits: 2
Lecture Contact Hours: 1
Lab Contact Hours: 1
Description: This course will cover machining speeds and feeds of various materials. The students will learn to calculate cutting speeds and feeds as they would experience in a real world machining job environment. Particular course emphasis will be on calculating spindle speeds, feed rates, surface feet per minute and horsepower requirements for different materials. There also will be a focus on radial chip production and analysis.

Prerequisites: MFG 102. MFG 103. MFG 203.
Corequisites: None.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: As Needed
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Course Competencies

Calculate spindle speeds.
Evaluate feed rates for different materials.
Calculate surface feet per minute for different materials.
Calculate chip load per tooth.
Calculate horsepower requirements for given materials.
Calculate radial chip thinning.
Analyze a chip produced during operation.
Select proper tools for different materials.
Analyze insert wear.