CAM 150 Cutting Tools and Materials

Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 6
Credits: 3

Provides knowledge and skill development in the selection and application of product materials, tool coatings, and cutting tool materials used in manufacturing.

Prerequisite/Corequisite: CAM 121 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Determine metal selection based on product requirements.
Select and apply cutting tool materials based on application.
Determine tool coatings for optimum economics and performance.
Select plastic materials based on production specification.
Determine cutting speed, feed rate and depth of cut based on selection and application of machine, tool and work-piece.
Utilize previous knowledge and skills presented and practiced for CAD and CNC systems, measuring, inspection, quality control, and GDT.
Practice standard industrial work ethics and habits to include teamness, honesty, responsibility, punctuality, attendance, personal appearance, cooperation, positive attitude and effective interaction skills.
Use standards of the Machinery’s Handbook as applied to tooling and material selection.

Content Outline

Metals
- Ferrous
- Non-ferrous
- Refractory
Material Identification
- Systems
Tooling Identification
- Milling
- Turning
Plastics
Material Characteristics
Cutting Tool Materials
Tool Coatings
Grinding Wheel Identification
- Aluminum oxide
- Silicon carbide
- Bonds
- CBN
- PCD
Cutting Parameter Application
- Speed
- Feed
- DOC