Machining Technology for Composite Materials

<p>Contributor contact details</p> <p>Part I: Traditional methods for machining composite materials</p> <p>Chapter 1: Turning processes for metal matrix composites</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>1.1 Introduction</p> <p>1.2 Turning of metal matrix composites (MMCs)</p> <p>1.3 Cutting tools for turning Al/SiC based MMCs</p> <p>1.4 Cutting with rotary tools</p> <p>1.5 Conclusions</p> <p>Chapter 2: Drilling processes for composites</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>2.1 Introduction</p> <p>2.2 Delamination analysis</p> <p>2.3 Delamination analysis of special drills</p> <p>2.4 Delamination analysis of compound drills</p> <p>2.5 Delamination measurement and assessment</p> <p>2.6 Influence of drilling parameters on drilling-induced delamination</p> <p>2.7 Conclusions</p> <p>Chapter 3: Grinding processes for polymer matrix composites</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>3.1 Introduction</p> <p>3.2 Applications of grinding processes for composites</p> <p>3.3 Problems associated with the grinding of composites</p> <p>3.4 Various factors affecting the grinding of composites</p> <p>3.5 Future trends</p> <p>3.6 Sources of further information</p> <p>Chapter 4: Analysing cutting forces in machining processes for polymer-based composites</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>4.1 Introduction</p> <p>4.2 Orthogonal cutting of unidirectional composites</p> <p>4.3 Drilling</p> <p>4.4 Milling</p> <p>4.5 Conclusions and recommended future research</p> <p>4.6 Sources of further information</p> <p>4.8 Appendix: List of symbols used</p> <p>Chapter 5: Tool wear in machining processes for composites</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>5.1 Introduction</p> <p>5.2 Tool materials</p> <p>5.3 Tool wear</p> <p>5.4 Tool wear in machining metal matrix composites</p> <p>5.5 Tool wear in machining polymeric matrix composites</p> <p>5.6 Tool life</p> <p>5.7 Conclusions</p> <p>Chapter 6: Analyzing surface quality in machined composites</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>6.1 Introduction</p> <p>6.2 General concepts of an engineering surface</p> <p>6.3 Surface quality in machining</p> <p>6.4 Influence of cutting parameters on surface quality</p> <p>6.5 Conclusions</p> <p>Part II: Non-traditional methods for machining composite materials</p> <p>Chapter 7: Ultrasonic vibration-assisted (UV-A) machining of composites</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>7.1 Introduction</p> <p>7.2 Ultrasonic vibration-assisted (UV-A) turning</p> <p>7.3 UV-A drilling</p> <p>7.4 UV-A grinding</p> <p>7.5 Ultrasonic machining (USM)</p> <p>7.6 Rotary ultrasonic machining (RUM)</p> <p>7.7 UV-A laser-beam machining (LBM)</p> <p>7.8 UV-A electrical discharge machining (EDM)</p> <p>7.9 Conclusions</p> <p>Chapter 8: Electrical discharge machining of composites</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>8.1 Introduction</p> <p>8.2 Principles of electrical discharge machining (EDM)</p> <p>8.3 Electrically conductive ceramic materials and composites</p> <p>8.4 EDM of ceramic composites: understanding the process–material interaction</p> <p>8.5 New generator technology for EDM</p> <p>8.6 EDM strategies and applications</p> <p>8.7 Conclusions</p> <p>8.8 Acknowledgments</p> <p>Chapter 9: Electrochemical discharge machining of particulate reinforced metal matrix composites</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>9.1 Introduction</p> <p>9.2 The principles of electrochemical discharge machining (ECDM)</p> <p>9.3 ECDM equipment</p> <p>9.4 Parameters affecting material removal rate (MRR)</p> <p>9.5 Parameters affecting surface roughness</p> <p>9.6 Conclusions</p> <p>9.7 Acknowledgement</p> <p>Chapter 10: Fundamentals of laser machining of composites</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>10.1 Introduction</p> <p>10.2 Fundamentals of laser machining</p> <p>10.3 Laser machining of metal matrix composites (MMCs)</p> <p>10.4 Laser machining of non-metallic composites</p> <p>10.5 Conclusions</p> <p>Chapter 11: Laser machining of fibre-reinforced polymeric composite materials</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>11.1 Introduction</p> <p>11.2 Effect of laser and process gas</p> <p>11.3 Effect of materials</p> <p>11.4 Quality criteria</p> <p>11.5 Conclusions</p> <p>Chapter 12: Laser-based repair for carbon fiber reinforced composites</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>12.1 Introduction</p> <p>12.2 Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) repair principles</p> <p>12.3 UV laser–CFRP interaction</p> <p>12.4 The laser-based repair process for CFRP</p> <p>12.5 Conclusions</p> <p>Part III: Special topics in machining composite materials</p> <p>Chapter 13: High speed machining processes for fiber-reinforced composites</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>13.1 Introduction</p> <p>13.2 Overview of high speed drilling (HSD) of fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs)</p> <p>13.3 Thermal aspects and cutting forces in HSD of FRPs</p> <p>13.4 Tribological aspects in HSD of FRPs</p> <p>13.5 Hole quality</p> <p>13.6 Overview of high speed milling of FRPs</p> <p>13.7 Dynamic characteristics in high speed milling of FRPs</p> <p>13.8 Cutting forces and thermal aspect in high speed milling of FRPs</p> <p>13.9 Surface quality and geometrical errors</p> <p>Chapter 14: Cryogenic machining of composites</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>14.1 Introduction</p> <p>14.2 Key aspects of cryogenic science</p> <p>14.3 State-of-the-art cryogenic machining</p> <p>14.4 Cryogenic machinability of composite materials</p> <p>14.5 Conclusions</p> <p>14.6 Acknowledgments</p> <p>Chapter 15: Analyzing the machinability of metal matrix composites</p> <p>Chapter 16: Machining processes for wood-based composite materials</p> <p>Chapter 17: Machining metal matrix composites using diamond tools</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>17.1 Introduction</p> <p>17.2 Tool life, productivity and tool failure/wear mechanisms</p> <p>17.3 Machined surface and sub-surface integrity</p> <p>17.4 Chip formation and mechanics of machining</p> <p>17.5 Conclusions and future trends</p> <p>17.6 Acknowledgments</p> <p>Index</p>