This book collects several examples of research in machining processes.
Chapter 1 provides information on polycrystalline diamond tool material
and its emerging applications. Chapter 2 is dedicated to the analysis of
orthogonal cutting experiments using diamond-coated tools with force and
temperature measurements. Chapter 3 describes the estimation of cutting
forces and tool wear using modified mechanistic models in high
performance turning. Chapter 4 contains information on cutting under
gas shields for industrial applications. Chapter 5 is dedicated to the
machinability of magnesium and its alloys. Chapter 6 provides
information on grinding science. Finally, chapter 7 is dedicated to
flexible integration of shape and functional modelling of machine tool
spindles in a design framework.