Book Description: Metal machining is the most widespread metal-shaping process in the mechanical manufacturing industry. Worldwide investment in metal machining tools increases year on year -- and the wealthof nations can be judged by it. This text -- the most up-to-date in the field -- provides in-depth discussion of the theory and application of metal machining at an advanced level.Essential reading for senior undergraduates and postgraduates specialising in cutting technology. This text provides an overview of the theory and application of metal machining for advanced students. It discusses the theory and practice of machining and looks in detail at the underlying mechanics and tool damage and at applications through a discussion of simulation and process control.
