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Metal Cutting

Paul K. Wright (Author), Edward M. Trent (Author)

9780750670692

Hardback, published 19 January 2000

464 pages, Illustrated
25.2 x 19.5 x 2.9 cm, 0.98 kg

"This book should be in the reference library of every engineer involved in metal cutting in any capacity, and it seems to be the textbook of choice for teaching the subject. It is destined to become the standard against which any other book on the subject of metal cutting will be measured!...wonderfully thorough, well organized, readable and well illustrated text or professional reference book." --Robert W. Messler, Jr., Professor/Materials Sciece & Engineering

Metal cutting is an essential process throughout engineering design and manufacturing industries. To increase efficiency and reduce costs, it is necessary to improve understanding of the metal cutting process. This book presents a comprehensive treatment of the subject that focuses on the features of the behavior of tool and work materials that influence the efficiency of metal cutting operations.

The fourth edition of this acclaimed book has been expanded and revised to include significant changes and additions to metal cutting theory, and to cover developments in tool materials and industrial practice. In particular, improvements in the understanding of the generation of heat and distribution of temperature in the cutting tool are described; a discussion of the structure, properties, and performance of newly developed ceramic tool materials and tool coatings is presented; new information of the machinability of alloys is given; and the introduction of calcium deoxidized steels and their improved machinability are assessed. Additionally, a material selection and design-based approach is expanded upon to improve industrial relevance.

Metal Cutting provides invaluable information for those engaged in machining, toolmaking, and related engineering activities, and it serves as a useful introduction to the subject for students of metallurgy and engineering.

Metal Cutting Operations and Terminology
The Essential Features of Metal Cutting
Forces in Metal Cutting
Heat in Metal Cutting
Cutting Tool Materials, Steel
Cutting Tool Materials, Carbides
Cutting Tool Materials, Ceramic and Ultrahard
Machinability
Coolants and Lubricants
Bibliography
and Index.

Subject Areas: Steam engines [TGBN1], Mechanical engineering & materials [TG], Metals technology / metallurgy [TDM]

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