Metal Cutting

Expanded and revised to include changes and additions to metal cutting theory. Covers developments in tool materials and industrial practice over the last seven years. Describes the stresses and temperatures acting on cutting tools and explains their influence on performance. Discusses tool wear which determines cutting efficiency. Details machinability and control of tool material structure and composition. Metal cutting is an essential process throughout engineering design and manufacturing industries. To increase efficiency and reduce costs, it is necessary to improve understanding of the metal cutting process. This book presents a comprehensive treatment of the subject that focuses on the features of the behavior of tool and work materials that influence the efficiency of metal cutting operations. The fourth edition of this acclaimed book has been expanded and revised to include significant changes and additions to metal cutting theory, and to cover developments in tool materials and industrial practice. In particular, improvements in the understanding of the generation of heat and distribution of temperature in the cutting tool are described; a discussion of the structure, properties, and performance of newly developed ceramic tool materials and tool coatings is presented; new information of the machinability of alloys is given; and the introduction of calcium deoxidized steels and their improved machinability are assessed. Additionally, a material selection and design-based approach is expanded upon to improve industrial relevance. Metal Cutting provides invaluable information for those engaged in machining, toolmaking, and related engineering activities, and it serves as a useful introduction to the subject for students of metallurgy and engineering. Presents a comprehensive treatment of the subject Includes information on significant changes and additions to metal cutting theory Offers industrial relevance through a materials selection and and design-based approach "The fourth edition of this book has been expanded and revised to include significant changes and additions to metal cutting theory, as well as developments in tool materials and industrial practices. This edition includes four new chapters that reflect two essential aspects of 21st century manufacturing: the trend towards high speed machining of aerospace and other difficult-to-machine alloys, and the use of the computer to support analytical and computer modeling of cutting. The link between the machine tool industry and the semiconductor and electronics industries is further expanded upon along with the material selection and design-based approach sections." "Metal Cutting provides essential information for those engaged in machining, tool making, and related engineering activities, and it serves as a useful introduction to the subject for students of materials science and engineering."--BOOK JACKET. Metal Cutting is a guide that discusses the process of metal cutting and its different techniques. The book first gives a short history and introduction to metal cutting, and then discusses the operations and terminologies used in metal cutting; the essential features of metal cutting; and the forces involved. The use of heat, the cutting tool materials, the machinability of different metals and alloys, and the use of coolants and lubricants in metal-cutting machines are also explained. The text is recommended for metalworkers and engineers, especially those who are new to the industry, as this book serves as a handy reference for this craft. Content: Front Matter , Page iii Copyright , Page iv PREFACE , Pages v-vi ACKNOWLEDGEMENT , Page vii 1 - INTRODUCTION , Pages 1-4 2 - METAL CUTTING OPERATIONS AND TERMINOLOGY , Pages 5-11 3 - THE ESSENTIAL FEATURES OF METAL CUTTING , Pages 12-30 4 - FORCES IN METAL CUTTING , Pages 31-48 5 - HEAT IN METAL CUTTING , Pages 49-69 6 - CUTTING TOOL MATERIALS , Pages 70-138 7 - MACHINABILITY , Pages 139-180 8 - COOLANTS AND LUBRICANTS , Pages 181-196 Bibliography , Page 197 INDEX , Pages 199-203