Fundamentals and principles of major manufacturing processes: casting, bulk deformation, sheet metalworking, powder
Metallurgy. Processing of polymers, ceramics, glass, rubber and composites. Metal cutting: cutting conditions, forces,
temperatures, tool life, surface finish, coolants. Cutting tool materials. Principles, tools and process capabilities of basic
machining operations: turning, milling, drilling, planning, shaping, boring, broaching. Gear manufacturing. Abrasive operations:
grinding, finishing operations. Non-traditional processes. Basics of joining and assembling. Fusion and solid-state welding.
Essentials of computer numerical control.
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