Chatter and Machine Tools

Focussing on occurrences of unstable vibrations, or Chatter, in machine tools, this book gives important insights into how to eliminate chatter with associated improvements in product quality, surface finish and tool wear. Covering a wide range of machining processes, including turning, drilling, milling and grinding, the author uses his research expertise and practical knowledge of vibration problems to provide solutions supported by experimental evidence of their effectiveness. In addition, this book contains links to supplementary animation programs that help readers to visualise the ideas detailed in the text. Advancing knowledge in chatter avoidance and suggesting areas for new innovations, Chatter and Machine Tools serves as a handbook for those desiring to achieve significant reductions in noise, longer tool and grinding wheel life and improved product finish. Front Matter....Pages i-xvi Basic Chatter Theory....Pages 1-25 Extension of Chatter Theory....Pages 27-55 Chatter-Resistant Multi-Tooth Cutters....Pages 57-98 Structural Modifications....Pages 99-134 Grinding....Pages 135-186 Conclusions....Pages 187-191 Back Matter....Pages 193-260