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Machining Technology for Composite Materials
1st Edition
Principles and Practice
Description
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.
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.
Key Features
- 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
Readership
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.
Table of Contents
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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 en
Details
- No. of pages:
- 488
- Language:
- English
- Copyright:
- © 2012
- Published:
- 28th November 2011
- Imprint:
- Woodhead Publishing
- eBook ISBN:
- 9780857095145
- Print ISBN:
- 9780857090300
About the editor
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
Reviews
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.
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.