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Part I: Traditional methods for machining composite materials
Chapter 1: Turning processes for metal matrix composites
Abstract:
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Turning of metal matrix composites (MMCs)
1.3 Cutting tools for turning Al/SiC based MMCs
1.4 Cutting with rotary tools
1.5 Conclusions
Chapter 2: Drilling processes for composites
Abstract:
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Delamination analysis
2.3 Delamination analysis of special drills
2.4 Delamination analysis of compound drills
2.5 Delamination measurement and assessment
2.6 Influence of drilling parameters on drilling-induced delamination
2.7 Conclusions
Chapter 3: Grinding processes for polymer matrix composites
Abstract:
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Applications of grinding processes for composites
3.3 Problems associated with the grinding of composites
3.4 Various factors affecting the grinding of composites
3.5 Future trends
3.6 Sources of further information
Chapter 4: Analysing cutting forces in machining processes for polymer-based composites
Abstract:
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Orthogonal cutting of unidirectional composites
4.3 Drilling
4.4 Milling
4.5 Conclusions and recommended future research
4.6 Sources of further information
4.8 Appendix: List of symbols used
Chapter 5: Tool wear in machining processes for composites
Abstract:
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Tool materials
5.3 Tool wear
5.4 Tool wear in machining metal matrix composites
5.5 Tool wear in machining polymeric matrix composites
5.6 Tool life
5.7 Conclusions
Chapter 6: Analyzing surface quality in machined composites
Abstract:
6.1 Introduction
6.2 General concepts of an engineering surface
6.3 Surface quality in machining
6.4 Influence of cutting parameters on surface quality
6.5 Conclusions
Part II: Non-traditional methods for machining composite materials
Chapter 7: Ultrasonic vibration-assisted (UV-A) machining of composites
Abstract:
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Ultrasonic vibration-assisted (UV-A) turning
7.3 UV-A drilling
7.4 UV-A grinding
7.5 Ultrasonic machining (USM)
7.6 Rotary ultrasonic machining (RUM)
7.7 UV-A laser-beam machining (LBM)
7.8 UV-A electrical discharge machining (EDM)
7.9 Conclusions
Chapter 8: Electrical discharge machining of composites
Abstract:
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Principles of electrical discharge machining (EDM)
8.3 Electrically conductive ceramic materials and composites
8.4 EDM of ceramic composites: understanding the process-material interaction
8.5 New generator technology for EDM
8.6 EDM strategies and applications
8.7 Conclusions
8.8 Acknowledgments
Chapter 9: Electrochemical discharge machining of particulate reinforced metal matrix composites
Abstract:
9.1 Introduction
9.2 The principles of electrochemical discharge machining (ECDM)
9.3 ECDM equipment
9.4 Parameters affecting material removal rate (MRR)
9.5 Parameters affecting surface roughness
9.6 Conclusions
9.7 Acknowledgement
Chapter 10: Fundamentals of laser machining of composites
Abstract:
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Fundamentals of laser machining
10.3 Laser machining of metal matrix composites (MMCs)
10.4 Laser machining of non-metallic composites
10.5 Conclusions
Chapter 11: Laser machining of fibre-reinforced polymeric composite materials
Abstract:
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Effect of laser and process gas
11.3 Effect of materials
11.4 Quality criteria
11.5 Conclusio