last modified: 27/10/2005

Course code: wb5453-05

Course name: State-of-the-art in material removal processes

This concerns a Course

In the program of MSc Mechanical Engineering

EC (European Credits):  3 (1 EC concerns a work load of 28 hours)

Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering

Department of Precision and Microsystems Engineering

Lecturer 1: Dr. Ir. A.M. Hoogstrate

Tel.:  015 – 278 6804

Lecturer 2:

Lecturer 3:

Catalog data:

 

Course year:

MSc 1st year

Course language:

English

 

In case of Dutch: Please contact the lecturer about an English alternative, whenever needed.

Semester:

2A

Hours per week:

4

Other hours:

0

Assessment:

Written, closed book

Assessment period:

2A / 2B

(see academic calendar)

 

Prerequisites (course codes):   -

Follow up (course codes):  -

Detailed description of topics:

Machine structures:

Machine topography

Design considerations

Process descriptions and conditions for conventional material removal technologies

  • Hard turning
  • High speed milling
  • Grinding

Process descriptions and conditions for non-conventional material removal technologies :

  • EDM machining
  • ECM machining
  • Laser machining
  • Waterjet machining

Course material:

  •  Handouts

References from literature:

Remarks assessment, entry requirements, etc.:    

Learning goals:

Knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of state-of-the-art material removal processes, similarities, analogies and differences between these processes, recent trends in developments.

Computer use: 0%

Laboratory project(s): none

Design content: 40%