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Machining of Polymer Composites
of: Jamal Ahmad
Springer-Verlag, 2009
ISBN: 9780387686196 , 230 Pages
Format: PDF, Read online
Copy protection: DRM
Preface
6
Contents
8
1 Introduction to Polymer Composites
12
1.1 Definitions and Classification
13
1.2 Advantages and Limitations
14
1.3 Applications
16
1.4 Constituent Materials
18
1.5 Material Forms and Manufacturing
27
1.6 Properties of Composites
37
1.7 Summary
42
Review Questions and Problems
44
References
45
2 Conventional Machining Operations
47
2.1 Requirements for Machining FRPs
48
2.2 Turning
49
2.3 Single Point Cutting Tools
51
2.4 Milling and Trimming
52
2.5 Drilling
58
2.6 Abrasive Cutting
61
2.7 Surface Finish
65
2.8 Summary
69
Review Questions and Problems
70
References
72
3 Mechanics of Chip Formation
73
3.1 Fundamental Considerations
74
3.2 Machining of Polymers
81
3.3 Machining of Unidirectional FRPS
83
3.4 Machining of Multidirectional Laminates
99
3.5 Modeling of the Chip Formation Process
101
3.6 Summary
114
Review Questions and Problems
116
References
119
4 Tool Materials and ToolWear
121
4.1 Tool Materials for Machining FRPs
121
4.2 ToolWear
131
4.3 Summary
147
Review Questions and Problems
148
References
150
5 Conventional Machining of FRPs
152
5.1 Machinability of FRPs
152
5.2 Turning of FRPs
154
5.3 Milling and Trimming of FRPs
169
5.4 Drilling of FRPs
196
5.5 Abrasive Machining and Grinding
219
5.6 Summary
235
Review Questions and Problems
238
References
241
6 Nontraditional Machining of FRPs
245
6.1 AbrasiveWaterjet Machining
245
6.2 Laser Machining
268
6.3 Electrical Discharge Machining
284
6.4 Summary
293
Review Questions and Problems
295
References
297
7 Health and Safety Aspects in Machining FRPs
300
7.1 Hazard Sources and Routes of Exposure
301
7.2 Dust Generation in Dry Machining
305
7.3 Aerosol Emissions in Laser Machining
307
7.4 Workplace Controls
309
7.5 Summary
311
References
313
Index
315
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