Basic Concepts and Theory.- Dynamic Analysis and Control.- Dynamics Diagnostics: Methods, Equipment and Analysis Tools.- Tool Design, Tool Wear and Tool Life.- Machining Dynamics in Turning Processes.- Machining Dynamics in Milling Processes.- Machining Dynamics in Grinding Processes.- Materials–induced Vibration in Single Point Diamond Turning.- Design of Precision Machines.

Machining dynamics play an essential role in the performance of machine tools and machining processes in manufacturing. Current advances in computational modelling, sensors, diagnostic equipment and analysis tools, 3D surface metrology and manufacturing science are giving researchers and practising engineers a new perspective on the machining process. Machining Dynamics: Fundamentals, Applications and Practices reflects the new integrated approach to studying machining dynamics by presenting state-of-the-art applications, practices and research in the field. Written by experts in each field, the first part of the book presents the basic theory, analysis and control methodology in addition to detailed modelling and diagnostic techniques for machining dynamics, while part two focuses on applying the fundamentals of machining dynamics in a variety of machining processes including turning, grinding, gear machining and non-traditional machining. Advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students studying manufacturing engineering and machining technology will find Machining Dynamics: Fundamentals, Applications and Practices a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the subject while the book’s thoroughness allows it to serve as a useful reference for manufacturing engineers, production supervisors, planning and application engineers and designers.

From the reviews: [Machining Dynamics] can be used for final undergraduate engineering course (for example, manufacturing, mechanical, etc.) or as a subject on manufacturing at the postgraduate level. Also, this book can serve as a useful reference for academics, manufacturing researchers, mechanical and manufacturing engineers, professional in related industries with machine tools and machining processes. Davim, J.P. (2009) ‘Machining Dynamics by Kai Cheng (Ed.)’, Int. J. Machining and Machinability of Materials. "Machining dynamics is an important area for the advancement of national economies. … This book is the work of 16 authors. … This work can be used as an introduction to some of the science and engineering that lies at the foundation of the operation of these machine tools. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates, graduate students, researchers, and faculty in manufacturing engineering." (A. M. Strauss, Choice, Vol. 46 (9), May, 2009)

Reflects the new integrated approach to studying machining dynamics by presenting the state-of-the-art applications, practices and research in this field Each chapter is written by a specialist in that particular field, with contributors spanning six countries and four continents Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras