The book "Fundamentals of Metal Cutting and Machine Tools" discusses the major aspects of metal cutting and machine tool design. The book covers the design consideration of metal-cutting machine, such as static and dynamic stiffness, operational speeds, gearboxes, manual, and automatic control. The book first details the data calculation and the general requirements of the machine tool. Next, the book discusses the design principles, which include stiffness and rigidity of the separate constructional elements and their combined behavior under load, as well as electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic drives for the operational movements. With coverage reflecting state-of-the-art industry practice, the book emphasizes underlying concepts, analytical methods, and economic considerations, requiring only basic mathematics and physics. The book will be of great use to mechanical and manufacturing engineers. Individuals involved in materials manufacturing industry will also benefit from the book.

Preface

1. Introduction : Metal Cutting and Machine Tools

2. Types of Machine Tools

3. Review of Mechanisms for Transmission of Motions in Machine Tools

4. Mechanical Drives for Providing Rotational Movements

5. Strength and Rigidity of Machine Tool Structures

6. Analysis of Spindle Bearings, Slides and Guides

7. Vibration of Machine Tools, and Dynamic Rigidity

9. The effects of damping

8. Automatic Drives for Machine Tools

3. Index for Degree of Mechanization

9. Control Systems for Machine Tools

Index.

Deann Quintanilla obtained her Ph.D. Industrial Metallurgy & Engineering from University of Science & Technology, Melbourne. She serves as a Research Associate at Community College, Edinburgh. Her professional background is in the materials processing engineering, theory, and design, especially of machine tools and equipment for machinery production. Quintanilla is also on the editorial board of several renowned engineering journals and has edited over 150 technical papers and eight reference books.