1. CUTTING THEORY• When we cut metal, the severed pieces are cast off, these are referred to as chips. 1.1 CHIP FORMATION1.2 THE MECHANISM OF CUTTING1.3 POWER CONSUMED IN CUTTING1.4 PRACTICE QUESTIONS1.5 TEMPERATURES IN CUTTING1.6 TOOL WEAR1.7 CUTTING TOOL MATERIALS1.8 TOOL LIFE1.9 REFERENCES1.10 PRACTICE PROBLEMS |