This chapter aims to provide basic backgrounds of different types of machining processes and highlights on an understanding of important parameters which affects machining of metals. • Mechanics of machining is introduced for the calculation of power used in metal machining operation • Finally defects occurring in the machining processes will be discussed with its solutions. Significant factors influencing economics of machining will also be included to give the optimum machining efficiency. | Chapter 7 Machining of metals Subjects of interest Introduction objectives Type of machining operations Mechanics of machining Three dimensional machining Temperature in metal cutting Cutting fluids Tool materials and tool life Grinding processes Non traditional machining processes Economics of machining Suranaree University of Technology Tapany Udomphol Jan-Mar 2007 Objectives This chapter aims to provide basic backgrounds of different types of machining processes and highlights on an understanding of important parameters which affects machining of metals. Mechanics of machining is introduced for the calculation of power used in metal machining operation Finally defects occurring in the machining processes will be discussed with its solutions. Significant factors influencing economics of machining will also be included to give the optimum machining efficiency. Suranaree University of Technology Tapany Udomphol Jan-Mar 2007 Introduction Suranaree University of Technology Machining is operated by selectively removing the metal from the workpiece to produce the required shape. Removal of metal parts is accomplished by straining a local region of the workpiece to fracture by the relative motion of the tool and the workpiece. Turning of metal Conventional methods require mainly mechanical energy. More advanced metal-removal processes involve chemical electrical or thermal energy. Tapany Udomphol EDM machining Jan-Mar 2007 e .
