The science and engineering of cutting : the mechanics and processes of separating, scratching and puncturing biomaterials, metals and non-metals / by Tony Atkins.

Author/creator Atkins, Anthony G., 1939-
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoAmsterdam ; Boston ; London : Butterworth-Heinemann, 2009.
Descriptionxiii, 413 pages : illustrations, plans ; 23 cm
Subjects
Cutting.
Machining.

Contents Controlled and uncontrolled separation of parts: cutting, scraping and spreading -- Fracture mechanics and friction: muscles, impact and new surfaces -- Simple orthogonal cutting of floppy, brittle and ductile materials -- Types of chip: load fluctuations, scaling and deformation transitions -- Slice-push ration: oblique cutting and curved blades, scissors, guillotining and drilling -- Cutting with more than one edge: scratching, grinding, abrasive wear, engraving and sculpting -- Sawing, chisels and files -- Punching holes: piercing and perforating, arms and armour -- Sharpness and bluntness: absolute or relative? Tool materials and tool wear -- Unrestrained and restrained workpieces: dynamic cutting -- Cutting in biology, palaeontology and medicine -- Food and food-cutting devices and wire cutting -- Teeth as cutting tools -- Burrowing in soils, digging and ploughing -- Unintentional and accidental cutting: supermarket plastic bags, falling objects, ships hitting rocks and aeroplanes hitting buildings.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN9780750685313 (pbk.)
ISBN075068531X (pbk.)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks TA350 .A77 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold