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Author:   H Hocheng (National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science & Technology
Imprint:   Woodhead Publishing Ltd
Volume:   39
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.70cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.890kg
ISBN:  

9780857090300

ISBN 10:   0857090305
Pages:   488
Publication Date:   28 November 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Contributor contact details 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 Conclusions Chapter 12: Laser-based repair for carbon fiber reinforced composites Abstract: 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) repair principles 12.3 UV laser–CFRP interaction 12.4 The laser-based repair process for CFRP 12.5 Conclusions Part III: Special topics in machining composite materials Chapter 13: High speed machining processes for fiber-reinforced composites Abstract: 13.1 Introduction 13.2 Overview of high speed drilling (HSD) of fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) 13.3 Thermal aspects and cutting forces in HSD of FRPs 13.4 Tribological aspects in HSD of FRPs 13.5 Hole quality 13.6 Overview of high speed milling of FRPs 13.7 Dynamic characteristics in high speed milling of FRPs 13.8 Cutting forces and thermal aspect in high speed milling of FRPs 13.9 Surface quality and geometrical errors Chapter 14: Cryogenic machining of composites Abstract: 14.1 Introduction 14.2 Key aspects of cryogenic science 14.3 State-of-the-art cryogenic machining 14.4 Cryogenic machinability of composite materials 14.5 Conclusions 14.6 Acknowledgments Chapter 15: Analyzing the machinability of metal matrix composites Chapter 16: Machining processes for wood-based composite materials Chapter 17: Machining metal matrix composites using diamond tools Abstract: 17.1 Introduction 17.2 Tool life, productivity and tool failure/wear mechanisms 17.3 Machined surface and sub-surface integrity 17.4 Chip formation and mechanics of machining 17.5 Conclusions and future trends 17.6 Acknowledgments Index

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Hong Hocheng is a University Chair Professor in the Department of Power Mechanical Engineering at the National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan, ROC.

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