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Preface
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Contents
8
1 Introduction to Polymer Composites
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1.1 Definitions and Classification
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1.2 Advantages and Limitations
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1.3 Applications
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1.4 Constituent Materials
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1.5 Material Forms and Manufacturing
27
1.6 Properties of Composites
37
1.7 Summary
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Review Questions and Problems
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References
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2 Conventional Machining Operations
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2.1 Requirements for Machining FRPs
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2.2 Turning
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2.3 Single Point Cutting Tools
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2.4 Milling and Trimming
52
2.5 Drilling
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2.6 Abrasive Cutting
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2.7 Surface Finish
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2.8 Summary
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Review Questions and Problems
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References
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3 Mechanics of Chip Formation
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3.1 Fundamental Considerations
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3.2 Machining of Polymers
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3.3 Machining of Unidirectional FRPS
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3.4 Machining of Multidirectional Laminates
99
3.5 Modeling of the Chip Formation Process
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3.6 Summary
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Review Questions and Problems
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References
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4 Tool Materials and ToolWear
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4.1 Tool Materials for Machining FRPs
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4.2 ToolWear
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4.3 Summary
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Review Questions and Problems
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References
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5 Conventional Machining of FRPs
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5.1 Machinability of FRPs
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5.2 Turning of FRPs
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5.3 Milling and Trimming of FRPs
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5.4 Drilling of FRPs
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5.5 Abrasive Machining and Grinding
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5.6 Summary
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Review Questions and Problems
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References
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6 Nontraditional Machining of FRPs
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6.1 AbrasiveWaterjet Machining
245
6.2 Laser Machining
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6.3 Electrical Discharge Machining
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6.4 Summary
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Review Questions and Problems
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References
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7 Health and Safety Aspects in Machining FRPs
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7.1 Hazard Sources and Routes of Exposure
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7.2 Dust Generation in Dry Machining
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7.3 Aerosol Emissions in Laser Machining
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7.4 Workplace Controls
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7.5 Summary
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References
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Index
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