High-Speed Machining

Coordinators: Gupta Kapil, Davim J. Paulo

Language: English

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High-Speed Machining covers every aspect of this important subject, from the basic mechanisms of the technology, right through to possible avenues for future research. This book will help readers choose the best method for their particular task, how to set up their equipment to reduce chatter and wear, and how to use simulation tools to model high-speed machining processes. The different applications of each technology are discussed throughout, as are the latest findings by leading researchers in this field.

For any researcher looking to understand this topic, any manufacturer looking to improve performance, or any manager looking to upgrade their plant, this is the most comprehensive and authoritative guide available.

1. Introduction to high-speed machining (HSM)

2. Performance of Sialon/Si3N4 graded ceramic tools at high speed machining

3 High speed milling of Inconel 718

4 High speed milling of composites

5. Cooling and machining strategies for high speed milling of titanium and nickel super alloys

6. Virtual CNC machine tool modeling and machining simulation in high speed milling

7. Modeling and analysis of high speed milling process stability for industry applications Harshad Sonawane

8 Conclusions and future scope

9. Laser-assisted high speed machining of Inconel 718 alloy

10. High speed machining of magnesium and its alloys

Researchers and phd students interested in high speed machining, with mechanical engineering or materials science backgrounds. Industry professionals working with high speed machining.

Kapil Gupta is working as Associate Professor in the Dept. of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology at University of Johannesburg. He obtained Ph.D. in mechanical engineering with specialization in Advanced Manufacturing from Indian Institute of Technology Indore, India. Advanced machining processes, sustainable manufacturing, green machining, precision engineering and gear technology are the areas of his interest. He has authored several International Journal and Conference articles. He has also authored and edited international books on hybrid machining, advanced gear manufacturing, micro and precision manufacturing, and sustainable manufacturing. He is also serving editorial and advisory boards of international journals and conferences. He is a rated Researcher in South Africa. Currently, he is supervising many Masters and Doctorate students and hosting Postdoctoral Fellows who are conducting research in advanced and sustainable manufacturing. Sustainability and Fourth Industrial Revolutions are the major topics he is busy working on at present.

J. Paulo Davim is a full professor at the University of Aveiro, Portugal. He is also distinguished as an honorary professor in several universities and colleges in China, India, and Spain. He is the series editor of Elsevier’s Woodhead Publishing Reviews: Mechanical Engineering Series.


J. Paulo Davim is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Aveiro, Portugal. He has more than 30 years of teaching and research experience in Manufacturing, Materials and Mechanical Engineering with special emphasis in Machining & Tribology. He has also interest in Management & Industrial Engineering and Higher Education for Sustainability & Engineering Education. He has received several scientific awards, has worked as evaluator of projects for international research agencies as well as examiner of Ph.D. thesis for many universities. He is the Editor in Chief of several internati
  • Summarizes important R&D from around the world, focusing on emerging topics like intelligent machining
  • Explains the latest best practice for the optimization of high-speed machining processes for greater energy efficiency and machining precision
  • Provides practical advice on the testing and monitoring of HSM machines, drawing on practices from leading companies