Metal cutting is widely used in producing manufactured products. The technology has advanced considerably along with new materials, computers and sensors. This new edition considers the scientific principles of metal cutting and their practical application to manufacturing problems. It begins with metal cutting mechanics, principles of vibration and experimental modal analysis applied to solving shop floor problems. There is in-depth coverage of chatter vibrations, a problem experienced daily by manufacturing engineers. Programming, design and automation of CNC (computer numerical control) machine tools, NC (numerical control) programming and CAD/CAM technology are discussed. The text also covers the selection of drive actuators, feedback sensors, modelling and control of feed drives, the design of real time trajectory generation and interpolation algorithms and CNC-oriented error analysis in detail. Each chapter includes examples drawn from industry, design projects and homework problems. This is ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate students and also practising engineers.

The second revised edition of the book fully covers Metal Cutting and Tool Design taught at undergraduate and post-graduate courses at different universities and institutes. The basic principles required in understanding the subject are explained in detail and at the same time advance topics in the subject are discussed with a number of illustrations and photographs. The prominent topics covered in this book include: • Mechanics of metal cutting • Study of cutting force • Heat in metal cutting • Tool wear, Tool failure, Tool life • Tool materials • Cutting Fluids • Economics of machining • Cutting Tool Design-single point, drill, milling cutter, broach • Cutting tool manufacturing • Computer aided temperature and stress analysis in Cutting Tool • Gear Cutting tools • Design of reamer • Thread cutting tools

A Complete Reference Covering the Latest Technology in Metal Cutting Tools, Processes, and Equipment Metal Cutting Theory and Practice, Third Edition shapes the future of material removal in new and lasting ways. Centered on metallic work materials and traditional chip-forming cutting methods, the book provides a physical understanding of conventional and high-speed machining processes applied to metallic work pieces, and serves as a basis for effective process design and troubleshooting. This latest edition of a well-known reference highlights recent developments, covers the latest research results, and reflects current areas of emphasis in industrial practice. Based on the authors’ extensive automotive production experience, it covers several structural changes, and includes an extensive review of computer aided engineering (CAE) methods for process analysis and design. Providing updated material throughout, it offers insight and understanding to engineers looking to design, operate, troubleshoot, and improve high quality, cost effective metal cutting operations. The book contains extensive up-to-date references to both scientific and trade literature, and provides a description of error mapping and compensation strategies for CNC machines based on recently issued international standards, and includes chapters on cutting fluids and gear machining. The authors also offer updated information on tooling grades and practices for machining compacted graphite iron, nickel alloys, and other hard-to-machine materials, as well as a full description of minimum quantity lubrication systems, tooling, and processing practices. In addition, updated topics include machine tool types and structures, cutting tool materials and coatings, cutting mechanics and temperatures, process simulation and analysis, and tool wear from both chemical and mechanical viewpoints. Comprised of 17 chapters, this detailed study: Describes the common machining operations used to produce specific shapes or surface characteristics Contains conventional and advanced cutting tool technologies Explains the properties and characteristics of tools which influence tool design or selection Clarifies the physical mechanisms which lead to tool failure and identifies general strategies for reducing failure rates and increasing tool life Includes common machinability criteria, tests, and indices Breaks down the economics of machining operations Offers an overview of the engineering aspects of MQL machining Summarizes gear machining and finishing methods for common gear types, and more Metal Cutting Theory and Practice, Third Edition emphasizes the physical understanding and analysis for robust process design, troubleshooting, and improvement, and aids manufacturing engineering professionals, and engineering students in manufacturing engineering and machining processes programs.

The Book Is Intended To Serve As A Textbook For The Final And Pre-Final Year B.Tech. Students Of Mechanical, Production, Aeronautical And Textile Engineering Disciplines. It Can Be Used Either For A One Or A Two Semester Course. The Book Covers The Main Areas Of Interest In Metal Machining Technology Namely Machining Processes, Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Theory And Cutting Tools. Modern Developments Such As Numerical Control, Computer-Aided Manufacture And Non-Conventional Processes Have Also Been Treated. Separate Chapters Have Been Devoted To The Important Topics Of Machine Tool Vibration, Surface Integrity And Machining Economics. Data On Recommended Cutting Speeds, Feeds And Tool Geometry For Various Operations Has Been Incorporated For Reference By The Practising Engineer.Salient Features Of Second Edition * Two New Chapters Have Been Added On Nc And Cnc Machines And Part Programming. * All Chapters Have Been Thoroughly Revised And Updated With New Information. * More Solved Examples Have Been Added. * New Material On Tool Technology. * Improved Quality Of Figures And More Photographs.

Metal Cutting, Second Edition discusses the metallurgical aspects of metal cutting. The book is comprised of 10 chapters that deal with various concerns in the metal cutting process. Chapter 1 provides an introductory discourse about metal cutting, while Chapter 2 covers the metal cutting operations and terminology. Chapter 3 discusses the essential features of metal cutting, and Chapters 4 and 5 cover the forces and heat in metal cutting. The book also tackles the different materials used in cutting tools, such as steel, carbides, and ceramic. The machinability of the metal cutting process and coolants and lubricants are then explained. The text will be of great use to professionals involved in the metallurgical process of metal cutting.