
The Science and Engineering of Cutting
The Mechanics and Processes of Separating, Scratching and Puncturing Biomaterials, Metals and Non-metals
- 2nd Edition - November 1, 2029
- Latest edition
- Author: Tony Atkins
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 1 0 2 9 0 4 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 1 0 2 9 0 5 - 3
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1. Controlled and uncontrolled separation of parts
2. Strength and fracture mechanics: the basics
3. Processes of separation
4. Surface work and microstructure
5. Orthogonal cutting: microtoming to metal planeing
6. Types of chip: Fracture transitions and load fluctuations
7. Oblique cutting and curved blades: Bacon slicing to helical milling
8. Three-dimensional Cutting: Penetration, scratching, grinding, abrasive wear
9. Sawing: the design and function of serrations and the removal of matter
10. Piercing and perforating: punctures, arms and armor
11. Sharpness and Bluntness
12. Dynamic cutting
12. Biological and medical cutting
13. Unintentional cutting. Supermarket plastic bags, falling objects, ships hitting rocks
2. Strength and fracture mechanics: the basics
3. Processes of separation
4. Surface work and microstructure
5. Orthogonal cutting: microtoming to metal planeing
6. Types of chip: Fracture transitions and load fluctuations
7. Oblique cutting and curved blades: Bacon slicing to helical milling
8. Three-dimensional Cutting: Penetration, scratching, grinding, abrasive wear
9. Sawing: the design and function of serrations and the removal of matter
10. Piercing and perforating: punctures, arms and armor
11. Sharpness and Bluntness
12. Dynamic cutting
12. Biological and medical cutting
13. Unintentional cutting. Supermarket plastic bags, falling objects, ships hitting rocks
- Edition: 2
- Latest edition
- Published: November 1, 2029
- Language: English
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Tony Atkins
Dr. Atkins was Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Reading and Visiting Professor at Imperial College, London. He taught and researched in the general field of large deformation flow and fracture of all sorts of materials, including biomaterials. He was a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, and of the Institute of Materials 3. He sat on various professional institution committees, editorial boards of journals and book series, and has been an advisor on NATO’s Science for Peace Programme.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Head of Department, University of Reading, UK