ME 429 covers the theory and applications of metal cutting, including chip formation, machining operations, and precision engineering.
Course materials are not very easy, but the instructor makes them understandable and focused on practical applications.
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Senior standing and declared in Biomed, Biological Sys, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Geological, Industrial, Mechanical or Nuclear Egr, Materials Sci & Egr, Egr Physics, Egr Mechanics, grad/professional standing or member of Egr Guest Students
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Sangkee Min teaches ME 429 with a lecture-heavy approach that reviewers find engaging and participatory. He explains complex metal cutting concepts clearly using simple examples and stories, making difficult material understandable while encouraging student interaction.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.67 GPA, 86.7% A/AB (n=15 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.94 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=16 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.66 GPA, 87.5% A/AB (n=16 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
SANGKEE MIN is recorded teaching in Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Fall 2023, Fall 2024, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 18 / 28 | 0 |
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Sangkee Min delivers engaging, participatory lectures that make complex metal cutting concepts accessible through simple examples and humor.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.67 GPA, 86.7% A/AB (n=15 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.94 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=16 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.66 GPA, 87.5% A/AB (n=16 letter grades).
Course materials are not very easy, but the instructor makes them understandable and focused on practical applications.
Students appreciate Min's detailed explanations, willingness to reexplain topics, and the real-life knowledge gained from his lectures.
Latest available · Fall 2025— not enough history to project Fall 2026.
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Metal Cutting
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