Fundamentals of Metal Cutting and Machine Tools

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New Age International, 2003 - Machine-tools - 614 pages
The Book Is Intended To Serve As A Textbook For The Final And Pre-Final Year B.Tech. Students Of Mechanical, Production, Aeronautical And Textile Engineering Disciplines. It Can Be Used Either For A One Or A Two Semester Course. The Book Covers The Main Areas Of Interest In Metal Machining Technology Namely Machining Processes, Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Theory And Cutting Tools. Modern Developments Such As Numerical Control, Computer-Aided Manufacture And Non-Conventional Processes Have Also Been Treated. Separate Chapters Have Been Devoted To The Important Topics Of Machine Tool Vibration, Surface Integrity And Machining Economics. Data On Recommended Cutting Speeds, Feeds And Tool Geometry For Various Operations Has Been Incorporated For Reference By The Practising Engineer.Salient Features Of Second Edition * Two New Chapters Have Been Added On Nc And Cnc Machines And Part Programming. * All Chapters Have Been Thoroughly Revised And Updated With New Information. * More Solved Examples Have Been Added. * New Material On Tool Technology. * Improved Quality Of Figures And More Photographs.
 

Contents

Preface to 1st Edition
1
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6
Materials and Geometry of Cutting Tools
81
Mechanics of Machining Processes
111
Thermal Aspects and Cutting Fluids
155
Tool Wear Tool Life And Machinability
173
Machining With Controlled Contact Tools
219
Abrasive Machining Processes
230
Design Features of Machine Tools
355
Computer Aided Manufacture
417
Numerical Control of Machine Tools
447
CHAPTER 14NCCNC Part Programming
481
CHAPTER 15Machine Tool Vibration
515
81
535
Design Principles of Cutting Tools Jigs
557
Index
601

Non Conventional Machining Processes
269
173
299
Surface Finish and Surface Integrity
301
Economics of Machining Processes
333

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