Metal Cutting Fundamentals
Ferrous and nonferrous metals; Identifying types of steel; Characteristics of metals and cutting techniques; Harig Speed and Feed Calculator.
Lesson 1: Metal Cutting Fundamentals
Topics
Ferrous and Nonferrous Metals; Identifying Steels; The SAE and AISI Coding Systems; Color Coding; Spark Test; Characteristics of Metals; Changing the Hardness of a Metal; Testing for Hardness; Heat Treatment of Metals; Cutting Tools; Machinability of the Metal; Type of Tool Material; Cutting Fluids; How to Apply Cutting Fluids; Speeds and Feeds; How to Use the Harig Speed and Feed Calculator; Finding Speeds; Finding Feeds; Depth of Cut