Tribology and Fundamentals of Abrasive Machining Processes

This new edition draws upon the fundamentals of abrasive machining processes and the science of tribology to understand, predict, and improve abrasive machining processes. Each of the main elements of the abrasive machining system is looked at alongside the tribological factors that control the efficiency and quality of the processes described. The new edition has been updated to include a variety of industrial applications. Grinding and conditioning of grinding tools are dealt with in particular detail, and solutions are proposed for many of the most commonly experienced industrial problems, such as poor accuracy, poor surface quality, rapid tool wear, vibrations, workpiece burn, and high process costs. The entire book has been rewritten and restructured, with ten completely new chapters. Other new features include:

Prof. Bahman Azarhoushang earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Stuttgart in 2011. Since 2013, he has been a professor at Furtwangen University and Director of the KSF-Institute for Advanced Manufacturing. Alongside his academic career, he has extensive industrial experience as an advisor to manufacturing companies, optimizing grinding and precision manufacturing processes for more than 1,200 companies worldwide. His work combines industrial solutions with advanced manufacturing research. Professor Azarhoushang has published over 350 scientific papers, delivered numerous international keynote lectures, and serves as a member of the German Council of Science and Humanities and as an editor for several international journals.

Part One: Science of abrasive machining and tribology (introduction) 1. Abrasives Bahman Azarhoushang 2. Abrasive tools Bahman Azarhoushang 3. Abrasive machining processes Bahman Azarhoushang 4. Tribosystems of abrasive machining processes Amir Daneshi and Bahman Azarhoushang Part Two: Principles of abrasive machining processes 5. Kinematics of bonded abrasive machining processes Ali Zahedi and Bahman Azarhoushang 6. Material removal mechanisms of bonded abrasive machining (forces, friction, and energy) Bahman Azarhoushang and Mohammadali Kadivar 7. Contact mechanics Bahman Azarhoushang and Ali Zahedi 8. Grinding wheel macrodesign and microtopography Bahman Azarhoushang 9. Grinding tool conditioning Bahman Azarhoushang and Heike Kitzig-Frank 10. Principles of grinding processes Bahman Azarhoushang and Heike Kitzig-Frank 11. Cutting temperature and energy partition in grinding Mohammadali Kadivar and Bahman Azarhoushang 12. Kinematics and material removal mechanisms of loose abrasive machining Mohammadali Kadivar and Bahman Azarhoushang Part Three: Tool wear, induced surface integrity of workpiece material, and machineability of materials 13. Mechanisms of tool wear Bahman Azarhoushang and Amir Daneshi 14. Thermal aspects of abrasive machining processes Bahman Azarhoushang and Mohammadali Kadivar 15. Workpiece surface roughness Bahman Azarhoushang and Amir Daneshi 16. Machineability of materials Amir Daneshi and Bahman Azarhoushang Part Four: Process fluids and tribochemistry of abrasive machining 17. Process fluids for abrasive machining Bahman Azarhoushang 18. Fluid delivery Bahman Azarhoushang 19. Tribochemistry of abrasive machining Ali Zahedi and Bahman Azarhoushang