Course code Mmeh5006
Credit points 3
Production of Cutting Tools
Total Hours in Course81
Number of hours for lectures16
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes4
Number of hours for laboratory classes4
Independent study hours57
Date of course confirmation21.09.2011
Responsible UnitInstitute of Engineering and Energetics
Course developer
Inženiertehnikas un enerģētikas institūts
Gunārs Vērdiņš
Dr. sc. ing.
Prior knowledge
MašZ5022, Principles of Methodology of Design
Course abstract
The aim of the study course is to gain knowledge in classification of cutting tools, materials and cover of cutting tools, production technology of preparations. They acquire production of drills, manufacturing technology of turning tool and profile cutters, production of milling cutter, of pull broach and push broach. Students understand of production grinding wheels, heat treatment technology, sharpening and development of cutting tools manufacturing.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
Knowledge of cutting tool materials, coatings, their properties, Test 1 - “Cutting tool materials, coatings, their properties” - in the form of a test, a successful mark if 50% of the questions are answered correctly.
Skills in the development of production technologies for drills, lathe cutters and spanners, pointed tooth milling cutters, end-toothed milling cutters, bushings, press-through production technologies. Test 2 - “Properties of drills, lathe cutters and spanners, pointed milling cutters, end-toothed milling cutters, throughputs” - in the form of a test, successful mark, if 50% of the questions are answered correctly.
Competence in the development of cutting tool production technologies.
Assessment - test and laboratory work reports.
Course Content(Calendar)
1. Classification of cutting tools (2h lect.)
2. Cutting tool materials (1h lect.)
3. Workpiece production technologies (1h lect.)
4. Manufacture of borehole tools (2h lect, 1h lab.w.)
5. Production of cutters (1h lect, 1h lab.w.)
6. Manufacture of thread cutting tools (2h lect.)
7. Manufacture of pointed milling cutters (1h lect. )
8. Manufacture of rear teeth milling machines (1h lect, 1h lab.w.)
9. Pipe manufacturing technologies (2h lect.)
10. Press manufacturing technologies (1h lect.)
11. Manufacture of abrasive tools (2h lect, 1h lab.w.)
12. Manufacture of combined thickeners (1h lect, 1h pract.w.)
13. Heat treatment technologies for cutting tools (2h lect, 1h pract.w.)
14. Cutting tool sharpening technologies (2h lect, 1h pract.w.)
15. Storage of cutting tools (2h lect, 1h pract.w.)
16. Development trends of cutting tool production (1h lect.)
Requirements for awarding credit points
Laboratory works have been developed and defended, tests are successfully written.
Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work
Analysis of laboratory work.
Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes
Students with an average grade of at least five points will get a positive result.
Compulsory reading
1. Smith, Graham T. Cutting Tool Technology. London: Springer, 2008. 599 p.
2. Vērdiņš G., Dukulis I. Materiālu mācība. Jelgava, 2008. 240 lpp.
Further reading
1. Avotiņš J. Metālapstrāde. Jelgava: LLU, 2009. 400 lpp.
2. Tabellenbuch Metall. Lektorat Ulrik Fischer, Haan-Gruiten: Verlag Europa Lehrmittel, 43. Auflage. 2005. 422 S.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Profi: Magazin fur Agrartechnik. -1997- Münster-Hiltrup Landwirtschaftsverlag GmbH -1997- ISSN 0937-1583.
Notes
Compulsory choice for students of the master's study program "Agriculture Engineering" sub-program "Machine design and Manufacturing".