Micro-Cutting: Fundamentals and Applications
comprehensively covers the state of the art research and
engineering practice in micro/nano cutting: an area which is
becoming increasingly important, especially in modern
micro-manufacturing, ultraprecision manufacturing and high value
manufacturing.

This book provides basic theory, design and analysis of
micro-toolings and machines, modelling methods and techniques, and
integrated approaches for micro-cutting. The fundamental
characteristics, modelling, simulation and optimization of
micro/nano cutting processes are emphasized with particular
reference to the predictabilty, producibility, repeatability and
productivity of manufacturing at micro and nano scales.

The fundamentals of micro/nano cutting are applied to a variety
of machining processes including diamond turning, micromilling,
micro/nano grinding/polishing, ultraprecision machining, and the
design and implementation of micro/nano cutting process chains and
micromachining systems.

Key features

* Contains contributions from leading global experts

* Covers the fundamental theory of micro-cutting

* Presents applications in a variety of machining
processes

* Includes examples of how to implement and apply
micro-cutting for precision and micro-manufacturing

Micro-Cutting: Fundamentals and Applications is an ideal
reference for manufacturing engineers, production supervisors,
tooling engineers, planning and application engineers, as well as
machine tool designers. It is also a suitable textbook for
postgraduate students in the areas of micro-manufacturing,
micro-engineering and advanced manufacturing methods.

Kai Cheng, Brunel University, UK

Professor Kai Cheng holds the chair professorship in Manufacturing Systems at Brunel University. His current research interests focus on micro manufacturing, design of precision machine tools, and global/sustainable manufacturing and systems. Professor Cheng has published over 160 papers in learned international journals and refereed conferences, authored/edited 5 books and contributed 6 book chapters.

Professor Cheng is a fellow of the IET and IMechE. He is the head of the Advanced Manufacturing and Enterprise Engineering (AMEE) Department at Brunel, which consists of 10 academics and over 30 research assistants and PhD students. Professor Cheng is the European editor of the International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology and a member of the editorial board of International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture.

This book provides basic theory, design and analysis of micro-toolings and machines, modelling methods and techniques, and integrated approaches for micro-cutting. The fundamental characteristics, modelling, simulation and optimization of micro/nano cutting processes are emphasized with particular reference to the predictabilty, producibility, repeatability and productivity of manufacturing at micro and nano scales.

The fundamentals of micro/nano cutting are applied to a variety of machining processes including diamond turning, micromilling, micro/nano grinding/polishing, ultraprecision machining, and the design and implementation of micro/nano cutting process chains and micromachining systems.

Key features:

• Contains contributions from leading global experts
• Covers the fundamental theory of micro-cutting
• Presents applications in a variety of machining processes
• Includes examples of how to implement and apply micro-cutting for precision and micro-manufacturing

Micro-Cutting: Fundamentals and Applications is an ideal reference for manufacturing engineers, production supervisors, tooling engineers, planning and application engineers, as well as machine tool designers. It is also a suitable textbook for postgraduate students in the areas of micro-manufacturing, micro-engineering and advanced manufacturing methods.

Micro-Cutting: Fundamentals and Applications comprehensively covers the state of the art research and engineering practice in micro/nano cutting: an area which is becoming increasingly important, especially in modern micro-manufacturing, ultraprecision manufacturing and high value manufacturing.

This book provides basic theory, design and analysis of micro-toolings and machines, modelling methods and techniques, and integrated approaches for micro-cutting. The fundamental characteristics, modelling, simulation and optimization of micro/nano cutting processes are emphasized with particular reference to the predictabilty, producibility, repeatability and productivity of manufacturing at micro and nano scales.

The fundamentals of micro/nano cutting are applied to a variety of machining processes including diamond turning, micromilling, micro/nano grinding/polishing, ultraprecision machining, and the design and implementation of micro/nano cutting process chains and micromachining systems.

Key features
• Contains contributions from leading global experts
• Covers the fundamental theory of micro-cutting
• Presents applications in a variety of machining processes
• Includes examples of how to implement and apply micro-cutting for precision and micro-manufacturing

Micro-Cutting: Fundamentals and Applications is an ideal reference for manufacturing engineers, production supervisors, tooling engineers, planning and application engineers, as well as machine tool designers. It is also a suitable textbook for postgraduate students in the areas of micro-manufacturing, micro-engineering and advanced manufacturing methods.

List of Contributors xi

Series Preface xiii

Preface xv

Part One Fundamentals 1

1 Overview of Micro Cutting 3
Dehong Huo and Kai Cheng

1.1 Background and Scope 3

1.1.1 Micro Manufacturing 3

1.1.2 History and Development Process of Micro Cutting 5

1.1.3 Definition and Scope of Micro Cutting 7

1.1.4 Micro Cutting and Nanometric Cutting 8

1.2 Materials in Micro Cutting 10

1.3 Micro Cutting Processes 11

1.3.1 Micro Turning 12

1.3.2 Micro Milling 12

1.3.3 Micro Drilling 13

1.3.4 Micro Grinding 14

1.4 Micro Cutting Framework 14

References 16

2 Micro Cutting Mechanics 19
Dehong Huo and Kai Cheng

2.1 Introduction 19

2.2 Characterization of Micro Cutting 20

2.2.1 Micro Cutting and Ultra-Precision Machining 21

2.2.2 Enabling Technologies for Micro Cutting 22

2.3 Micro Cutting Mechanics 25

2.3.1 Size Effects 26

2.3.2 Chip Formation and Minimum Chip Thickness 27

2.3.3 Specific Cutting Energy and Micro Cutting Force Modelling 29

2.3.4 Surface Generation and Burr Formation 33

2.4 Micro Machinability Issues and the Scientific Approaches 39

2.4.1 Vibration Assisted Micro Cutting 40

2.4.2 Laser Assisted Micro Cutting 40

2.5 Summary 41

References 42

3 Micro Tooling Design and Manufacturing 45
Paul T. Mativenga, Ampara Aramcharoen and Dehong Huo

3.1 Tool Size and Machining Scale 45

3.2 Manufacturing Methods for Solid Shank Micro Tools 46

3.3 Coatings and Coated Solid Shank Micro Tools 48

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