Publisher's Synopsis
This is the third in a series of publications that takes a multidisciplinary approach to the study of the metallurgy and mechanics involved in the machining process. It combines the latest information on both the materials aspects and the mechanics of the cutting process, providing the reader with a unique perspective.;Coverage includes: the influence of austenite grain size and its distribution on chip deformation and tool life when machining AISI 304L; the effect of prior cutting conditions on the shear mechanics of orthogonal machining; influence of material characteristics on the micromachining process; mechanistic model of machining as an identation process; and a study of chatter frequency of a cutting tool with tool wear in turning preparation.