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Traditional Machining Processes of MMC

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Machining of Metal Matrix Composites

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The present chapter focuses on the problems encountered during high-speed machining of Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs) and how it affects tool life, surface quality and integrity and cutting forces generated during different machining processes such as turning, drilling and milling. It should be mentioned here that most studies on the machinability of MMCs have been based entirely on experimental results while very few analytical models have yet been developed.

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  1. Engineering and Applied Science, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, 2000 Simcoe Street North Oshawa, ON, L1H 7K4, Canada

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Kishawy, H.A., Kannan, S., Parker, G. (2012). Traditional Machining Processes of MMC. In: Davim, J. (eds) Machining of Metal Matrix Composites. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-85729-938-3_4

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