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Fundamentals of Machining Processes, 2nd Edition
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Fundamentals of Machining Processes, 2nd Edition

by Hassan Abdel-Gawad El-Hofy
August 2013
Beginner to intermediate content levelBeginner to intermediate
562 pages
16h 1m
English
CRC Press
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Cutting Tools
2.1 Introduction
Machining by cutting produces accurate parts by removing the machining
allowance in the form of chips by using cutting tools that are harder than the
workpiece and will penetrate it. Depending on the accuracy requirements,
hand tools, power-driven cutting tools, or common machine tools are used.
Generally, the machining system consists of the cutting tool, the workpiece,
and the machine tool. The machine tool is responsible for
Application of the cutting power
Guiding or limiting the tool/workpiece movements
Controlling the cutting variables, such as the cutting speed, depth of
cut, feed rate, and lubrication ...
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ISBN: 9781466577022