This one day course provides an overview of the wide variety of machining technologies available for cutting and forming shapes from metal feedstock. It provides a wide-ranging account of the characteristics, advantages and limitations of traditional and advanced techniques.

Who should attend

Operational, technical or commercial staff requiring a more detailed understanding of machining options. No prior knowledge of machining is assumed.

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Introduction to Machining

For the Toolmaking & Precision Machining Industry

Venues: AMRC, Sheffield

Manufacturing Resource Centre, Alcester

Course overview

Learning outcomes• Review the many options for machining of metals• Appreciate the limitations imposed by material characteristics & machine capabilities• Understand which technique to use for a given application• Gain an overview of CNC and process control software

Milling• Machine & tool variants• Toolpaths & work planning• Chatter, distortion & deflection• 5 axis, CNC control & software options

Overview of machining options• Milling• Turning• Drilling• Grinding• Non-contact methods

Other contact machining techniques• Drilling • Grinding• Sawing• Reaming & tapping• Planing & broaching

Science & mechanics of metal cutting• Chip formation mechanics• Machinability and cutting forces• Materials & machinability• Temperature effects• Surface finish• Surface integrity• Tool wear & cutting fluids

Turning• Machine & tool variants• External & internal turning• Parting & grooving• Threading

Non-contact machining techniques• Abrasive water jet• Electrical discharge machining• Laser machining• Chemical etching