Metallurgy and Cutting Tools

This course is associated with the following programs:

• CNC Machinist - Technical Diploma
• CNC Technician - Technical Diploma

1. Describe the manufacture of metals commonly used by industry
2. Identify the mechanical and physical properties of metals
3. Characterize the crystalline structures of steel and cast iron at different conditions of temperature and chemical composition using the iron-carbon phase diagram
4. Describe methods and reasons for using heat treating processes
5. Identify metal cutting tool materials
6. Describe how cutting tool geometry influences types of machining processes, machining efficiency and economy, quality of finished parts, and length of life of cutting tools
7. Calculate Speeds and Feeds for various cutting tools