The science and engineering of cutting : the mechanics and processes of separating, scratching and puncturing biomaterials, metals and non-metals /: the mechanics and processes of separating, scratching and puncturing biomaterials, metals and non-metals. (2009)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: By Tony Atkins.
• Other Names: Atkins, Anthony G, 1939-
• Contents: 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.
• Publisher Details: Amsterdam Boston : Butterworth-Heinemann/Elsevier
• Publication Date: 2009
• Extent: 1 online resource (xiii, 413 pages), illustrations, plans
• Subjects: 620.1; Cutting; Machining; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Material Science; Cutting; Machining; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780080942452; 0080942458; 8750685317; 9788750685319
• Related ISBNs: 075068531X; 9780750685313; 9788750685313
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 375-406) and index.; Note: Online resource.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.