1/ Introduction to the machining proceses (milling, drilling, turning. Interest of high speed machining (good and bad points).
2/ Introduction to the modelization of machining (analytical, numerical and phenomenological). Advantages and limitations of each one.
3/ Determination of the cutting forces (orthogonal and oblique cutting) and chip contact length on the tool rake face.
4/ Description of the Merchand model. Hypothesis, critics and how to ameliorate it.
5/ The importance to have a good description of the behavior of the material in the numerical and analytical codes. Determination of the levels of strain and strain rate in the primary shear zone.
6/ Ley of behavior. Presentation of some leys and methodology to determine the Johnson-Cook parameters.
7/ Effect of the material behavior on the cutting process. Diferencies between metals and composites machining.
8/Termical problem in machining (induced damage, friction, wear, ...)
9/ Description of analytical model of Molinari (hypothesis and complete explanation of the equations).
10/ Fabrication in the motorsport industry
11/ Machining in mechanical industry
12/ No conventional machining.
13/ Cutting tools.