The aim of the course is to present machining systems, with particular attention to material-removing ones. In addition, the programming methods for numerical control machines and non-conventional machining will be discussed.
The student is expected to acquire accurate knowledge of the main technologies and special processing systems adopted in industry. In particular, the student is expected to develop the ability to analyse production systems, with particular reference to stock-removing ones, from the planning and optimization point of view. The complexity of production systems will be described and analysed to evaluate their performances, through the relevant indicators such as system resources utilization coefficients, production rate, throughput time, etc.

Expected learning outcomes:
1) Knowledge and understanding:
Knowledge of material-removing machining and production cycles for a mechanical component.
2) Applying knowledge and understanding:
Knowledge of the basic optimization techniques of fabrication cycle of material-removing machining, in order to identify and design the production phases and process parameters.
3) Making judgements:
Knowledge of the main issues related to the production of a mechanical component.
4) Communication skills:
Preliminary plan of stock-removing operations, programming in machine language.
5) Learning skills:
Drawing up the manufacturing cycles of mechanical components and their economic evaluation.