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Fundamentals of Machining and Machine Tools, 1/e

R K Singal, Mridul Singal & Rishi Singal

2010 384 pp Paperback ISBN: 9788189866662 Price: 345.00

About the Book

Fundamentals of Machining and Machine Tools deals with analytical modeling of machining processes, modern cutting tools materials and how
these affect the economics of machining. The book emphasizes underlying concepts, analytical methods and economic considerations.
The book thoroughly illustrates the causes of various phenomena and their effects on machining practice. It includes descriptions of modern
analytical methods outlining the merits and the demerits of various modeling approaches.
Spread in 22 chapters, the book is broadly divided in four sections:
1. Machining Processes
2. Cutting Tools
3. Machine Tools
4. Automation
This book presents a detailed coverage of machine tool applications, vibrations, automation and computer aided manufacturing
Data on cutting parameters for machining operations and main characteristics of machine tools has been separately provided in Annexures.
In addition to exhaustive theory, a number of solved numerical examples have been included in various chapters. Question banks on sample
theory questions have been given at the end of each chapter.
The book is a must for anyone involved in metal cutting, machining, machine tool technology, machining applications, and manufacturing
processes.

Salient Features
 Provides a detailed coverage of machine tool applications, vibrations, automation and computer aided manufacturing.
 Includes machining data (Appendix I), main characteristics of machine tools (Appendix II), and classification of machine tools (Appendix III).
 Includes a large number of solved numerical examples in chapters along with end-of-the-chapter exercises.

Table of Contents
Machining Processes
 Mechanics of Metal Cutting
 Heat Generation in Metal Cutting
 Cutting Fluids
 Surface Quality and Surface Finish
 Chip Control
 Grinding Process
 Economics of Metal Cutting Operations
 Cost Estimation of Machined Components
 Nonconventional Machining Process
 Design for Machining
 Nomenclature and Geometry of Cutting Tools
 Tool Materials
 Wear and Life of Cutting Tools
 The Grinding Wheel
 Design Principles of Cutting Tools
 Design Principles of Machine Tools
 Machine Tool Vibrations
 Numerically Controlled Machine Tools
 Automation in Manufacturing Systems
 Computer Aided Manufacturing
 NC
 CNC Part Programming
 Annexure-I
 Annexure-II
 Annexure-III
 Index

About the Author

R K Singal :- Dr. R.K. Singal is Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, and Consultant to IILM Academy of Higher Learing, Greater
Noida. He has an experience of more than 45 years in India and abroad with multinational industries and academic institutions of international
repute. He obtained his Ph.D. in 1997 on Design and Analysis of Combined Cycles for Power Gernation. He has taught the subject od
Mechanical Engineering at IIT, NIET, UPTU and other universities. He has alos been decorated by the President of India.

Mridul Singal :- Mridual Singal is an engineering with more than 15 years of industrial experience. He has undertaken research and
development work in aerospace industry at DRDO, Bangalore and software industry in various MNC's in India and abroad. Presently, he is
engaged in training and mentoring of fresh engineers at IBM India Pvt. Ltd. as General Manager.

Rishi Singal :- Rishi Singal is an engineer with more than a decade of experience in major steel and software industries in India and abroad.
He is a PMI certified PMP.