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Machining Technology for Composite Materials
Principles and Practice
1st Edition - November 28, 2011
Editor: H Hocheng
Hardback ISBN:
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Machining processes play an important role in the manufacture of a wide variety of components. While the processes required for metal components are well-established, they cannot… Read more
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Machining processes play an important role in the manufacture of a wide variety of components. While the processes required for metal components are well-established, they cannot always be applied to composite materials, which instead require new and innovative techniques. Machining technology for composite materials provides an extensive overview and analysis of both traditional and non-traditional methods of machining for different composite materials.The traditional methods of turning, drilling and grinding are discussed in part one, which also contains chapters analysing cutting forces, tool wear and surface quality. Part two covers non-traditional methods for machining composite materials, including electrical discharge and laser machining, among others. Finally, part three contains chapters that deal with special topics in machining processes for composite materials, such as cryogenic machining and processes for wood-based composites.With its renowned editor and distinguished team of international contributors, Machining technology for composite materials is an essential reference particularly for process designers and tool and production engineers in the field of composite manufacturing, but also for all those involved in the fabrication and assembly of composite structures, including the aerospace, marine, civil and leisure industry sectors.
- Provides an extensive overview of machining methods for composite materials
- Chapters analyse cutting forces, tool wear and surface quality
- Cryogenic machining and processes for wood based composites are discussed
Process designers and tool and production engineers in the field of composite manufacturing, but also for all those involved in the fabrication and assembly of composite structures, including the aerospace, marine, civil and leisure industry sectors.
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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 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
- No. of pages: 488
- Language: English
- Published: November 28, 2011
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Hardback ISBN: 9780857090300
- eBook ISBN: 9780857095145
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H Hocheng
Hong Hocheng is a University Chair Professor in the Department of Power Mechanical Engineering at the National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan, ROC.
Affiliations and expertise
National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan