Syllabus Application
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
- Email: ebudak@sabanciuniv.edu
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.
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.