Machining is one of the most important manufacturing processes. Parts manufactured by other processes often require further operations before the product is ready for application. "Machining: Fundamentals and Recent Advances" is divided into two parts. Part I explains the fundamentals of machining, with special emphasis on three important aspects: mechanics of machining, tools, and work-piece integrity. Part II is dedicated to recent advances in machining, including: machining of hard materials, machining of metal matrix composites, drilling polymeric matrix composites, ecological machining (minimal quantity of lubrication), high-speed machining (sculptured surfaces), grinding technology and new grinding wheels, micro- and nano-machining, non-traditional machining processes, and intelligent machining (computational methods and optimization). Advanced students, researchers and professionals interested or involved in modern manufacturing engineering will find the book a useful reference.

Metal Cutting Mechanics, Finite Element Modelling Tools (Geometry and Material) and Tool Wear Workpiece Surface Integrity Machining of Hard Materials Machining of Particulate-reinforced Metal Matrix Composites Drilling Polymeric Matrix Composites Ecological Machining: Near Dry Machining Sculptured Surface Machining Grinding Technology and New Grinding Wheels Micro and Nanomachining Advanced (Non-traditional) Machining Processes Intelligent Machining: Computational Methods and Optimization