Fundamentals of Machining Processes, 3rd Edition

Preface

Machining processes produce finished parts, ready for use or assembly, at a high degree of accuracy and surface quality by removing a certain machining allowance from the workpiece material. The removal of material can be achieved by cutting abrasion and erosion. Nonconventional machining by erosion of the workpiece material regardless of their mechanical properties has emerged to overcome the drawbacks of conventional machining processes. Hybrid machining processes combine more than one process together to achieve higher machining rates, greater product accuracy, and the best possible surface characteristics. New hard-to-cut materials made it essential to adopt new machining methods such as vibration-assisted machining. The fundamentals ...