Machining Technology for Composite Materials

Machining processes play an important role in the manufacture of a wide variety of components. While the processes required for metal components are well-established, they cannot always be applied to composite materials, which instead require new and innovative techniques. Machining technology for composite materials provides an extensive overview and analysis of both traditional and non-traditional methods of machining for different composite materials.The traditional methods of turning, drilling and grinding are discussed in part one, which also contains chapters analysing cutting forces, tool wear and surface quality. Part two covers non-traditional methods for machining composite materials, including electrical discharge and laser machining, among others. Finally, part three contains chapters that deal with special topics in machining processes for composite materials, such as cryogenic machining and processes for wood-based composites.With its renowned editor and distinguished team of international contributors, Machining technology for composite materials is an essential reference particularly for process designers and tool and production engineers in the field of composite manufacturing, but also for all those involved in the fabrication and assembly of composite structures, including the aerospace, marine, civil and leisure industry sectors.- Provides an extensive overview of machining methods for composite materials- Chapters analyse cutting forces, tool wear and surface quality- Cryogenic machining and processes for wood based composites are discussed

Contributor contact detailsPart I: Traditional methods for machining composite materialsChapter 1: Turning processes for metal matrix compositesAbstract:1.1 Introduction1.2 Turning of metal matrix composites (MMCs)1.3 Cutting tools for turning Al/SiC based MMCs1.4 Cutting with rotary tools1.5 ConclusionsChapter 2: Drilling processes for compositesAbstract:2.1 Introduction2.2 Delamination analysis2.3 Delamination analysis of special drills2.4 Delamination analysis of compound drills2.5 Delamination measurement and assessment2.6 Influence of drilling parameters on drilling-induced delamination2.7 ConclusionsChapter 3: Grinding processes for polymer matrix compositesAbstract:3.1 Introduction3.2 Applications of grinding processes for composites3.3 Problems associated with the grinding of composites3.4 Various factors affecting the grinding of composites3.5 Future trends3.6 Sources of further informationChapter 4: Analysing cutting forces in machining processes for polymer-based compositesAbstract:4.1 Introduction4.2 Orthogonal cutting of unidirectional composites4.3 Drilling4.4 Milling4.5 Conclusions and recommended future research4.6 Sources of further information4.8 Appendix: List of symbols usedChapter 5: Tool wear in machining processes for compositesAbstract:5.1 Introduction5.2 Tool materials5.3 Tool wear5.4 Tool wear in machining metal matrix composites5.5 Tool wear in machining polymeric matrix composites5.6 Tool life5.7 ConclusionsChapter 6: Analyzing surface quality in machined compositesAbstract:6.1 Introduction6.2 General concepts of an engineering surface6.3 Surface quality in machining6.4 Influence of cutting parameters on surface quality6.5 ConclusionsPart II: Non-traditional methods for machining composite materialsChapter 7: Ultrasonic vibration-assisted (UV-A) machining of compositesAbstract:7.1 Introduction7.2 Ultrasonic vibration-assisted (UV-A) turning7.3 UV-A drilling7.4 UV-A grinding7.5 Ultrasonic machining (USM)7.6 Rotary ultrasonic machining (RUM)7.7 UV-A laser-beam machining (LBM)7.8 UV-A electrical discharge machining (EDM)7.9 ConclusionsChapter 8: Electrical discharge machining of compositesAbstract:8.1 Introduction8.2 Principles of electrical discharge machining (EDM)8.3 Electrically conductive ceramic materials and composites8.4 EDM of ceramic composites: understanding the process-material interaction8.5 New generator technology for EDM8.6 EDM strategies and applications8.7 Conclusions8.8 AcknowledgmentsChapter 9: Electrochemical discharge machining of particulate reinforced metal matrix compositesAbstract:9.1 Introduction9.2 The principles of electrochemical discharge machining (ECDM)9.3 ECDM equipment9.4 Parameters affecting material removal rate (MRR)9.5 Parameters affecting surface roughness9.6 Conclusions9.7 AcknowledgementChapter 10: Fundamentals of laser machining of compositesAbstract:10.1 Introduction10.2 Fundamentals of laser machining10.3 Laser machining of metal matrix composites (MMCs)10.4 Laser machining of non-metallic composites10.5 ConclusionsChapter 11: Laser machining of fibre-reinforced polymeric composite materialsAbstract:11.1 Introduction11.2 Effect of laser and process gas11.3 Effect of materials11.4 Quality criteria11.5 ConclusionsChapter 12: Laser-based repair for carbon fiber reinforced compositesAbstract:12.1 Introduction12.2 Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) repair principles12.3 UV laser-CFRP interaction12.4 The laser-based repair process for CFRP12.5 ConclusionsPart III: Special topics in machining composite materialsChapter 13: High speed machining processes for fiber-reinforced compositesAbstract:13.1 Introduction13.2 Overview of high speed drilling (HSD) of fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs)13.3 Thermal aspects and cutting forces in HSD of FRPs13.4 Tribological aspects in HSD of FRPs13.5 Hole quality13.6 Overview of high speed milling of FRPs13.