The document summarizes fundamentals of machining including:
1. Metal cutting is the process of producing a workpiece by removing unwanted material from a block of metal in the form of chips. Chip formation occurs when stress in the workpiece exceeds its ultimate strength, causing particles to shear off along the shear plane.
2. Cutting tools can be single-point or multi-point tools. Properties of ideal tool materials include hot hardness, wear resistance, toughness, and low cost. Common tool materials are high-speed steel, cemented carbides, and diamonds.
3. Cutting involves feed rate, cutting speed, depth of cut, and standard time calculations. Cutting can be orthogonal or oblique