CNC Machining Technology Volume II Cutting, Fluids and Workholding Technologies

This is the second volume of three designed to give an insight into the current state of CNC technology with a focus on practical applications. Following a brief historical introduction to cutting tool development, chapters 1 and 2 explain why CNC requires a change in cutting tool technology from co...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Smith, Graham T.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London Springer London 1993, 1993
Edition:1st ed. 1993
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1 Cutting Tool Technology
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Tooling — the Key to Prompt, Productive Operations
  • 1.3 Basic Guidance in Determining a Toolings Set-up
  • 1.4 Cutting Tool Materials
  • 1.5 Insert Cutting Tool Geometries and their Selection
  • 1.6 Cutting Tool Diversity — a Review
  • 1.7 Modular Quick-change Tooling
  • 1.8 Tool and Workpiece Monitoring Systems
  • 1.9 Tool Management
  • 2 Cutting Fluids
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Stock Removal Processes
  • 2.3 Types of Cutting Fluids
  • 2.4 Choosing the Right Cutting Fluid
  • 2.5 Handling and Use of Cutting Fluids
  • 3 Workholding Technology
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Turning Centre Workholding Techniques
  • 3.3 Advanced Workholding Methods on Turning Centres
  • 3.4 Programmable Steadies — their Role in Workholding
  • 3.5 Workpiece Delivery to “Stand-alone” Turning Centres
  • 3.6 Part-catchers
  • 3.7 Machining Centre Workholding Techniques
  • 3.8 Workpiece Delivery Systems to Turning and Machining Centres
  • 3.9 Computerised Workholding Techniques — the Philosophy behind the Applications
  • Appendix National and International Machine Tool Standards
  • Glossary of Terms
  • Selected Bibliography
  • Company Addresses