Chapter Three

Trends in Metal Cutting Theory and Practice

Abstract

This chapter provides the state-of-the-art manufacturing systems that utilize various machining technologies in different manufacturing sectors. It highlights the challenges of the 21st-century manufacturing environment and characterizes numerous driven factors in modern machining technologies. They include more-established technologies, such as High-Speed Machining/Cutting, High-Performance Machining/Cutting, High-Efficiency Machining or currently developed ones, such as resource- and energy-efficient (generally sustainable) and hybrid machining. Practical examples and charts that document their importance in modern manufacturing are provided. Finally, some important future trends ...

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