Handbook Of High Speed Machining Technology

The United States now spends approximately $115 billion annually to perform its metal removal tasks using conventional machining technology. Of this total amount, about $14 billion is invested in the aerospace and associated industries. It becomes clear that metal removal technology is a very important candidate for rigorous investigation looking toward improvement of productivity within the manufacturing system. To aid in this endeavor, work has begun to establish a new scientific and technical base that will provide principles upon which manufacturing decisions may be based. One of the metal removal areas that has the potential for great economic advantages is high-speed machining and related technology. This text is concerned with discussions of ways in which high-speed machining systems can solve immediate problems of profiling, pocketing, slotting, sculpturing, facing, turning, drilling, and thin-walled sectioning. Benefits to many existing programs are provided by aiding in solving a current management production problem, that of efficiently removing large volumes of metal by chip removal. The injection of new high-rate metal removal techniques into conventional production procedures, which have remained basically unchanged for a century, presents a formidable systems problem, both technically and man agerially.The proper solution requires a sophisticated, difficult process whereby management-worker relationships are reassessed, age-old machine deSigns reevaluated, and a new vista of product/process planning and design admitted.

High-Speed Machining covers every aspect of this important subject, from the basic mechanisms of the technology, right through to possible avenues for future research. This book will help readers choose the best method for their particular task, how to set up their equipment to reduce chatter and wear, and how to use simulation tools to model high-speed machining processes. The different applications of each technology are discussed throughout, as are the latest findings by leading researchers in this field. For any researcher looking to understand this topic, any manufacturer looking to improve performance, or any manager looking to upgrade their plant, this is the most comprehensive and authoritative guide available. Summarizes important R&D from around the world, focusing on emerging topics like intelligent machining Explains the latest best practice for the optimization of high-speed machining processes for greater energy efficiency and machining precision Provides practical advice on the testing and monitoring of HSM machines, drawing on practices from leading companies

As a comprehensive and easy-to-use hands-on source. Basic Machining Reference Handbook is intended to serve as a memory jog for the experienced, as well as a reference for programmers and others who will not do the machining but do need to know exactly what's involved in performing a given machining step, a series of steps, or a complete job. The new second edition features expanded chapters on numerical control and computerized operations, additional speeds and feeds tables, general troubleshooting concepts, and a basic review of relevant computer terms and applications. Logically organized, this time-tested reference starts with those machining steps that most often begin the machining process and moves through the basic machining operations. It is a must-have resource for experienced machinists; programmers; tooling, design and production engineers; and students. Table of Contents Measurement Standards, Cut-Off, Turning and the Lathe; Definition and History, The Milling Machine. Sensitive, Gear-Head, and Radial Drill Presses, Grinding, Steels, Alloys, and Other Materials, Numerical Control and CNC. Cost Per Cut in the Computer Age. Index.

It is a well acknowledged fact that virtually all of our modern-day components and assemblies rely to some extent on machining operations in their manufacturing process. Thus, there is clearly a substantive machining requirement which will continue to be of prime importance for the foreseeable future. Cutting Tool Technology provides a comprehensive guide to the latest developments in the use of cutting tool technology. The book covers new machining and tooling topics such as high-speed and hard-part machining, near-dry and dry-machining strategies, multi-functional tooling, ‘diamond-like’ and ‘atomically-modified’ coatings, plus many others. Also covered are subjects important from a research perspective, such as micro-machining and artificial intelligence coupled to neural network tool condition monitoring. A practical handbook complete with troubleshooting tables for common problems, Cutting Tool Technology is an invaluable reference for researchers, manufacturers and users of cutting tools.

Overview Guide to Hard Milling and High Speed Machining is a continuation of author's first book, Hard Milling & High Speed Machining: Tools of Change. The intial book featured different cutters developed for hard milling and high speed machining. In this current guide, you will find yet more variables associated with the process. In Guide to Hard Milling and High Speed Machining, six machine manufacturers are covered in the first six chapters: Mikron, Okuma, Yasda, Roku Roku, Johnford and Moore. Each chapter explains the different approaches to building machines for this process. Also covered are two holder manufacturers, Heartech Precision and Big Kaiser, and one probe and laser manufacturer, Blum. Furthermore the author includes some of his most recent development work done on hard-to-machine materials and new cutters on the market today. It is certain that when you read this book you will become more aware of the people and companies involved in developing their products for this process. By working with these companies, you will learn what it takes to implement hard milling and high speed machining into your shop.

"This book describes the parameters of new advanced machining processes and challenges the traditional ways of finishing complex workpieces. Described are the many facets of what high performance machining really means and how it can be pursued with ease and exceptional success. This book discusses proven productivity improvements, including advanced cutting tools, simplifying machining operations, and cost saving through practical applications. It also addresses the current and future states of advanced machining processes, such as dry, near-dry, and one-pass machining."--BOOK JACKET. Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Metal cutting applications span the entire range from mass production to mass customization to high-precision, fully customized designs. The careful balance between precision and efficiency is maintained only through intimate knowledge of the physical processes, material characteristics, and technological capabilities of the equipment and workpieces involved. The best-selling first edition of Metal Cutting Theory and Practice provided such knowledge, integrating timely research with current industry practice. This brilliant reference enters its second edition with fully updated coverage, new sections, and the inclusion of examples and problems. Supplying complete, up-to-date information on machine tools, tooling, and workholding technologies, this second edition stresses a physical understanding of machining processes including forces, temperatures, and surface finish. This provides a practical basis for troubleshooting and evaluating vendor claims. In addition to updates in all chapters, the book features three new chapters on cutting fluids, agile and high-throughput machining, and design for machining. The authors also added examples and problems for additional hands-on insight. Rounding out the treatment, an entire chapter is devoted to machining economics and optimization. Endowing you with practical knowledge and a fundamental understanding of underlying physical concepts, Metal Cutting Theory and Practice, Second Edition is a necessity for designing, evaluating, purchasing, and using machine tools.