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Drilling Polymeric Matrix Composites

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This chapter presents the basics of drilling of polymeric matrix composites (PMCs). PMCs are becoming widely used in the manufacturing of products where a high mechanical strength must be accompanied by a low weight. However, the machining of PMCs implies coping with problems that are not encountered when machining other materials. Drilling is a particularly critical operation for PMCs laminates because the large concentrated forces generated can lead to widespread damage. This damage causes aesthetic problems but, more importantly, may compromise the mechanical properties of the finished part.

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  1. Dipartimento di Meccanica, Politecnico di Milano, piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, 20133, Milano, Italy

    Edoardo Capello

  2. Department of Materials and Engineering Production, University of Naples Federico II, Piazzale Tecchio 32, 80125, Napoli, Italy

    Antonio Langella & Luigi Nele

  3. Università di L’Aquila, Piazza V. Rivera 1, 67100, L’Aquila, Italy

    Alfonso Paoletti

  4. Dipartimento di Ingegneria Meccanica, Università di Roma “Tor Vergata”, via del Politecnico 1, 00133, Roma, Italy

    Loredana Santo & Vincenzo Tagliaferri

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Capello, E., Langella, A., Nele, L., Paoletti, A., Santo, L., Tagliaferri, V. (2008). Drilling Polymeric Matrix Composites. In: Machining. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84800-213-5_6

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