All machining processes involve the formation of chips; this occurs by deforming the work material on the surface of job with the help of a cutting tool. Depending upon the tool geometry, cutting conditions and work material, chips are produced in different shapes and sizes. The type of chip formed provides information about the deformation suffered by the work material and the surface quality produced during cutting. The book “Art of Cutting Metals” represents all the researches upon the art of cutting metals which have been mainly undertaken by scientific curiosity. When it comes to metal cutting, there are lot more options available than you might expect. Technology has come on leaps and bounds in the last few decades, enabling all different kinds of metal to be cut more smoothly, quickly and efficiently than ever before. The book aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects of metal cutting. It provides thorough insights about the uses and methods relevant in this field of study. It deals with metal cutting operations, heat in metal cutting, cutting tools materials, machinability and modeling of metal cutting. Such selected concepts redefine the subject that has been presented in this book. It unfolds the innovative aspects of this field which will be crucial for the holistic understanding of the subject matter. The book is appropriate for those seeking detailed information in this area.
Preface
1. Introduction: Historical and Economic Context
2. Metal Cutting Operations and Terminology
3. The Essential Features of Metal Cutting
4. Forces and Stresses in Metal Cutting
5. Heat in Metal Cutting
6. Cutting Tools Materials
7. Machinability
8. Coolants and Lubricants
9. High Speed Machining
10. Modeling of Metal Cutting
Index
Londa Worthy is a Research Professor at Community College, Patagonia. She obtained her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Public University, Bahia. She has written numerous articles and research papers for journals, conferences and symposiums on machinery, metallurgy, metal work, and metal-cutting tools. Worthy has been presented the “Principal's Prize of Excellence in Teaching” award. Her main research interests include the theory of metal cutting and its applications; cutting tool design, assessment and optimization; machinability of materials and new tool materials.
