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MFG 563
Metal Cutting Mechanics and Dynamics

Faculty Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Semester Spring 2025-2026
Course MFG 563 - Metal Cutting Mechanics and Dynamics
Time/Place
Time
Week Day
Place
Date
10:40-13:30
Tue
FASS-2023
Feb 16-May 22, 2026
Level of course Masters
Course Credits SU Credit:3, ECTS:10
Prerequisites -
Corequisites MFG 563L
Course Type Lecture

Instructor(s) Information

Erhan Budak

Course Information

Catalog Course Description
- Fundamentals of metal cutting mechanics - 2D and 3D cutting models - Analysis of chip formation, friction, temperatures, and tool wear - Modeling and simulation of cutting forces, surface finish, and dimensional accuracy in machining - Review of vibration theory and machine tool vibrations, introduction to modal analysis - Chatter vibrations, process damping and cutting stability Chatter suppression techniques.
Course Learning Outcomes:
Course Objective
Introduce fundamentals of metal cutting mechanics for detailed understanding of the process physics, modelling and simulation methods for machining processes. Analyze machine tool dynamics, sources of vibrations and instability and chatter suppression techniques.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Related to This Course:
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Course Materials

Resources:
1. Altintas, Y. Manufacturing Automation, Cambridge University Press, 2000.
2. Tlusty, J. Manufacturing Processes and Equipment, Prentice Hall, 2000.
3. Budak, E. A closer look at milling machines and processes. Nova Science Publishers, New York. ISBN 9798891135529 (Print) 9798891136991 (Online).
4. Machining Dynamics: Fundamentals, Applications and Practices (Springer Series in Advanced Manufacturing), Edited by K. Cheng, Chapter 3: Control and Dynamics (E. Budak), ISBN-10/ASIN: 1846283671, Springer, 2008.
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